Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Computer Science
Majoring in Games Development
70.0
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Learn how to design and program computer games and other interactive software, plus gain skills in software development.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Computer Science will give you a broad knowledge of game design, combined with the computer science skills required to develop games and interactive applications.
Prepare to develop and playtest games in a studio environment while you collaborate with others and develop expertise in software development and computer science.
Course prerequisites have changed
The English and EAL study scores have been updated for Semester 1, 2025 entry. Please see the Entry requirements tab for updated information.
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Your major
Games Development
A Games Development major teaches you the design and programming of computer games and other interactive software.
Gain skills in software development and specialist areas in games development, and learn about the creative and design aspects of multimedia and internet technologies. Enjoy real-world experiences through our Work Integrated Learning program.
Your industry experience
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this double degree, you'll apply your learning in six project units related to computer science in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
Skills you’ll learn
- Critical and analytical skills
- Creative problem solving skills
- Interdisciplinary team Computer software development Machine learning application
Your career opportunities
- Games developer
- Computer graphics (CG) animator
- Games tester
- Multimedia developer
- Data scientist
- Software architect
- Programmer
- Software developer
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International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
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85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating