Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Game Design and Development is a unique double degree program that combines environmental science with game design and development. Students gain practical skills in both fields, preparing them for careers in environmental protection, game development, and software engineering. The program includes specialized units in video game design, industry-based projects, and field trips to enhance students' learning experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Students will gain knowledge about how individuals, societies, and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, economic, and social prosperity.

The Bachelor of Game Design and Development

provides a thorough grounding in software design and development. It includes specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products, equipping students with the skills needed for a successful career designing and creating video games and virtual worlds.

Key Features:

• Practical Skills: Students gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• Problem-Solving and Collaboration: The program fosters problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge.
• Addressing Environmental Issues: Students acquire knowledge, skills, and practical field experience to address complex environmental challenges.
• Supervised Project: Students complete an extensive supervised project, undertaking an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem.
• Field Trips: Students participate in field trips in Australia and overseas, gaining practical experience in places like Seal Rocks, Wee Jasper, New Zealand, and other locations.
• Video Game Skills: Students study video games design, development, and appreciation while gaining broad programming and software engineering knowledge.
• Theoretical and Technical Skills: Students acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills, preparing them to use current technologies and create new technologies in the workforce.
• Industry-Based Project: Students complete an extensive supervised project, undertaking an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem.
• Unique Video Games Degree: The program 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 the combination that best suits their career goals.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a range of careers in the environment and game design and development sectors. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in various roles, including:

• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Scientist
• Sustainability Manager
• Game Designer
• Game Developer
• Software Engineer
• Virtual Reality Developer

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and takes 4.5 years to complete.
• Macquarie University offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students have the right skills for their chosen career path.