Bond University

Bachelor of Computer Games

QTAC Code Fee Status Duration OP/Selection
rank for
2006 entry
OP/Selection
rank for
2007 entry
020541 fee2F or 4Pn/an/a
Prerequisites: Interview. The University will contact applicants with details
Primary fields: n/a Secondary fields: n/a

Course outline: This program is for those wishing to enter the computer games industry. Students acquire knowledge and understanding of interactive entertainment product development and production as well as the functions and operations of fields associated with computer games such as advertising, journalism and media relations. The degree consists of two streams: game design and game studies. Students complete 24 subjects, including four compulsory University core subjects, six compulsory subjects: game studies major, six design subjects, six specialist subjects in either advertising, communication, film and television, journalism, information technology, management, marketing, or public relations and two general electives. The foundation subjects encompass debates on the social, cultural, and artistic impacts of computer games and other digital media. The design stream consists of training in animation, modelling, game play design, game writing as well as practical industry matters.

Fees: $3120 per subject (full course - 24 subjects). For more information on fees, refer to institution.

Career opportunities: Development jobs (sound, animation, 3D modelling, script writing, and programming), games journalism, advertising, public relations, business/government sector.

Combined degrees: Bond University undergraduate programs can usually be combined with any other Bond University undergraduate degree program. Should you wish to enrol in a combined program, choose the QTAC code of the Bond degree that is your primary area of study and inform the Bond University Admissions Manager during your interview.