Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/ Bachelor of Computer Science

with majors in Games and Interactivity and Data Science – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning

BB-GAMCS Double degree Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

Selected major: Games and Interactivity

Learn about the role of games in contemporary society and how games are developing as a cultural industry. Undertake a range of projects focusing on analog and digital games, and develop practical and creative research and communication skills in a games lab environment. Become equipped with the skills needed to work in the rapidly evolving games industry as well as the broader digital media sector.

Selected major: Data Science

Learn the statistical methods and tools needed to manage big data sets and the visualisation techniques needed to represent and understand that data.

The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Computer Science provides students with a broad knowledge of game design combined with the computer science skills required to develop games and interactive applications.

You'll collaborate in small and large interdisciplinary groups designing, developing and playtesting games in a studio environment. A core set of six sequential units enable you to produce a diverse portfolio including a board game, pervasive game, digital prototype, and original game title in your final year.

The computer science component focuses on developing expertise in software development and computer science. You'll receive extensive education in contemporary approaches to the analysis, design and implementation of large-scale systems, along with a sound understanding of the traditional aspects of computer science such as hardware and operating systems.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this double degree, you'll apply your learning in six project units related to computer science in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.

Graduates will possess a highly desirable combination of skills, enabling them to find work in a variety of positions in the game industry, as well as in the broader information and communications technology sector.

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Start dates

Hawthorn campus

  • Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
  • Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

  • 3400234721 (CSP)
  • 3400234723 (IFP)