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Bachelor of Information Technology: Games Development

Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

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About this program

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Information Technology, games development specialisation, is a three-year degree (144 units). It keeps the IT core and common first year, then focuses on game engines, mobile game development and entertainment software built on object-oriented programming, with an industry capstone project for a real client.

The degree is provisionally accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society, taught across the city and Mawson Lakes campuses. Entry is an ATAR of about 75. It suits students who want to build games and interactive media and keep general IT employability, since the shared core still covers programming, systems and networking.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$52,500
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 6 parts

Year 1, Semester 1

6 units
  • 6 unitsProblem Solving and Programming
  • 6 unitsStructured Data
  • 6 unitsComputing Innovations in the Modern World
  • Information Technology Systems

Year 1, Semester 2

  • 6 unitsSystem Requirements
  • 6 unitsSecurity Foundations
  • Discipline courses

Year 2, Semester 1

  • 6 unitsCloud Platforms
  • 6 unitsUnstructured Data
  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses

Year 2, Semester 2

  • 6 unitsProfessional Communication and Teamwork
  • 6 unitsAgile Development and User Experience
  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses

Year 3, Semester 1

  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses

Year 3, Semester 2

24 units
  • 6 unitsBusiness for IT Professionals
  • 6 unitsICT Capstone Project 1
  • 6 unitsICT Internship 1
  • 12 unitsICT Internship 2
  • 18 unitsICT Internship 3
  • 24 unitsICT Internship 4
  • 6 unitsICT Capstone Project 2
  • 6 unitsICT Internship 1
  • 12 unitsICT Internship 2
  • 18 unitsICT Internship 3
  • ICT Internship 4

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Guaranteed entry ATAR 70 (or equivalent secondary qualification); no prerequisite subjects; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band for international applicants.

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