Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Macquarie University's double degree in Economics and Game Design and Development equips students with a comprehensive understanding of economics and the skills to design sustainable economic systems. It also provides a solid foundation in game design, development, and programming, preparing graduates for careers in economic consultancies, investment banking, and video game development. The program emphasizes customization, practical skills, and industry-based projects, leading to high graduate employability.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney.
The Bachelor of Economics
aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary economic landscape and equip them with the skills to design economic systems that prioritize welfare, fairness, and sustainability. The program delves into the workings of modern economies, including trade and growth, the role of prices and markets in resource allocation, and policy interventions to address suboptimal economic outcomes.
The Bachelor of Game Design and Development
focuses on providing a solid foundation in software design and development. It incorporates specialized units that critically examine video games as design and cultural media products, equipping students with the skills necessary for a successful career in designing and creating innovative video games and virtual worlds.
Key Features:
- Customization: Students can tailor their degree to meet their individual needs by selecting units in finance, trade, development, or other areas like languages, philosophy, politics, or sociology.
- Global Recognition: Macquarie University is a globally recognized institution, and its business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Practical Skills: The program emphasizes applied economic skills, making graduates highly sought after by investment banks, economic consultancies, government departments, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to the Finance Decision Lab and incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops.
- Comprehensive Gaming Education: The program covers all aspects of video gaming, including design, development, and appreciation, while providing broad programming and software engineering knowledge.
- Theoretical and Technical Skills: Students acquire a blend of theoretical and technical skills, preparing them to utilize current technologies and create new ones in the workforce.
- Industry-Based Project: Students undertake an extensive supervised project, solving a real-world problem and gaining valuable skills for their future careers.
- Unique Video Games Degree: This is the only university degree in New South Wales that combines technical skills with a critical understanding of video games.
- Double Degree Benefits: Students can fast-track their learning by up to two years, saving time and money. They can personalize their double degree by choosing a combination that aligns with their career aspirations.
Careers:
The program emphasizes graduate employability and works closely with various industries and sectors to ensure students are job-ready upon graduation.
Potential Career Paths:
- Investment Banking
- Economic Consultancies
- Government Departments
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
- Video Game Design and Development
- Virtual World Creation
Other:
- The program is offered full-time and requires 4.5 years to complete.
- Macquarie University's campus is situated in one of Australia's largest business and technology precincts.
- The university offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the necessary skills for their future careers.
Macquarie University
Overview:
Macquarie University is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and its commitment to providing students with industry-relevant skills. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Macquarie University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Library:
Access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, databases, and online learning materials.Campus Security:
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff on campus.Student Life and Support:
Offering various support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.Sports, Fitness, and Clubs:
Providing opportunities for students to engage in sports, fitness activities, and extracurricular clubs.Cafes, Bars, and Restaurants:
Offering a variety of dining options on campus.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Macquarie University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:
Collaborative Campus Environment:
Opportunities to connect with peers, academics, and employers.World-Leading Facilities:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning experience.Active Student Life:
A wide range of clubs, societies, and events to participate in.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Responsive Degrees:
Programs designed to equip students with in-demand skills for the workforce.Strong Employability Outcomes:
Ranked highly in Australia for employment outcomes.World-Class Research:
Recognized for its research excellence, with several subjects ranked in the top 100 globally.Collaborative Campus Environment:
Fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Over 300 industry partners on campus and within the innovation precinct.Academic Programs:
Macquarie University offers a wide range of academic programs across its faculties, including:
Faculty of Arts:
Education, History, Archaeology, Indigenous Studies, Law, Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Security Studies, and Criminology.Macquarie Business School:
Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Analytics, Applied Finance, Economics, Management, and Marketing.Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences:
Various programs in medicine, health, and human sciences.Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Computing, Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied BioSciences, and Australian Astronomical Optics.Other:
Entry Requirements:
A Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a related subject, for example accounting, economics or finance. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
