Minecraft. Fortnite. Super Mario Bros. Call of Duty. Grand Theft Auto. Thanks to each of these, today's gaming industry is worth billions of dollars. 

And thanks to the proliferation of handheld devices, gaming is more accessible than ever – with people of all ages, genders and backgrounds able to get their game on.

Macquarie’s Bachelor of Game Design and Development will give you a thorough grounding in software design and development. 

The addition of specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products means you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.

Key features

• Gain skills in all aspects of video gaming
• Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills
• Complete an extensive supervised project (Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem and get the skills you need to start your career successfully.)
• Undertake the only video game degree of its kind

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 plus
• HSC Information Processes and Technology and/or HSC Software Design and Development, or equivalent.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  75%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    65 - 69%
• Indian HSSC     65 - 69%
• Indian ISC        65 - 69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.