Angry Birds.Candy Crush.Minecraft.Call of Duty.Grand Theft Auto. Thanks to each of these, the gaming industry today is worth billions of dollars. And thanks to the proliferation of handheld devices, gaming is more accessible than ever before – with people of all ages, genders and backgrounds able to get their game on. With a thorough grounding provided in software design and development, as well as specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products, Macquarie’s course equips you with the skills you’ll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.

Career Opportunities This degree prepares students for a career in games design and development. Students will also be equipped with the skills necessary for a career in the more general software industry.