Study the Bachelor of Information Technology (Simulation and Serious Games) (Honours)

Study Game Development at Flinders

Build a career in game development.

Develop the skills required to produce complex interactive systems used in gaming, preparing you to work in a range of industries, from entertainment to defence, health care to corporate, education and government, where the application of games and game technologies is key. Game development is an important tool for modelling real-life scenarios for training, problem solving and research in a variety of fields. Making games is a creative and technical art form, and this course will see you graduate with qualifications that are in demand across a broad range of industries.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

80.00

TAFElink

Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224041

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley

Online: No

Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2023: $8,301

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Game Development at Flinders

Cover the tools and processes used in industry to design and build interactive experiences
Build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your capacity for planning, development and program design
Design games for purpose, work with external partners to create gaming experiences for rehabilitation, education or to inspire social change in players
Engage with multidiscipline teams from across the University in the design and construction of game experiences
Gain insight into the current trends in game research and their widespread use beyond simple entertainment
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society
Study in our $120 million science and technology precinct at Tonsley

Your career

Graduates with qualifications in game development are in demand across a broad range of industries like health, education, defence as well as the private sector. Your degree will prepare you to not only work in the game industry but also within simulation and interactive user centred design experiences across traditional computing and information technology domains.

Potential occupations include:

digital content coordinator
data scientist
system modeller
game play developer
game programmer
educational technology designer.

Potential employers include:

information technology services
educational institutions
health industry
defence industry
government bodies
private sector.

Professional accreditation/recognition

All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in fundamentals of computing, computer programming, database design, network systems, simulation and game design, and professional skills.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

core topics in computer programming, database and conceptual modelling, computer game development, computer networks and operating systems, and interaction design
a selection of undergraduate computing elective topics.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

core topics in computer programming, interactive computer systems, project management for engineering and science, and digital games
a game development project and a selection of undergraduate computing elective topics or an information technology practicum.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

a major thesis project
a selection of computer, science, engineering and mathematics option topics.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake a major group project or a work placement.
Learn the practical skills to design and develop complex computer-based systems.
Develop hands-on experience in state-of-the art facilities through innovative and interactive learning.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2022. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.80	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	77.90	80.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer	63.10	66.00

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2022 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2022)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	15	20%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	11	15%
Work and life experience	7	9%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	13	18%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	23	31%
International Students	<5	<5
All students	74	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Combining your degree is a great way to pursue multiple passions and broaden your career opportunities. A combined degree gives you an advantage for employment in competitive and rapidly changing workplaces, both in Australia and overseas. For example, this degree could be combined with another in robotics, design and innovation or education.

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Northrop Grumman Scholarship

Considered a career in the Defence Industry?

The Northrop Grumman Scholarship, established in 2018, recognises and supports students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) or the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Honours), awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Computer Science of Defence Industries. Opening Date: 01-12-2021 Closing Date: 11-03-2022.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Year 12 applicants are expected to obtain a selection rank of 80 or above (after the addition of any relevant bonus points) to be competitive for a place.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic pathway programs

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours)

Study Game Development at Flinders

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