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.
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) in one of the following: a (theory focused) media-related course, communication studies, cultural studies, history, literature, philosophy, politics or sociology. Relevant professional experience may also be considered from an applicant with a preferred undergraduate degree subject. We may give preference to applicants who exceed our entry requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
