If you’re interested in a degree that equips you with the skills needed to work in both the international games industry and the information technology industry, this is the course for you.
In this degree, you’ll learn the practical software engineering and programming skills required to design and build games, simulation engines and interactive visualisation software applications. You’ll also explore 3D software design and programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), game play and design, graphics programming, interactive virtual environments and multiuser games programming. You'll go beyond the conventional notions of information technology, as you work on revolutionary ideas, concepts and technologies.
In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This will include working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.
To broaden your skills and career opportunities, you could study this major alongside another Bachelor of Information Technology major. You could also enhance your future prospects with great scholarships like the $15,000 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program. This scholarship can lead to networking opportunities with industry professionals and career opportunities before you graduate.
3 reasons to study Games Technology at Murdoch
- Five-star rating for learning resources, student support and teaching quality for computing and information technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
- Get competitive in our Esports Gaming Hub (the first of its kind on a university campus in WA!), and build your skills in our IT Innovation Hub, which houses a Mixed and Augmented Reality Studio. This studio is a 24/7 workspace you can use for programming and software development, including high-end extreme performance gaming workstations.
- Take on real clients with our project-based units, allowing you to get a taste of your future career by completing an internship or work placement.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- Computer graphics principles and programming
- Games design and programming
- Virtual environments for games and simulations
- Game development
- Artificial intelligence
Your future career
Graduating with a major in Games Technology, you’ll possess the skills required for a range of gaming careers in Australia and overseas. Careers could include:
- Games Designer
- Games Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst or Programmer
- Artificial Intelligence Programmer
