Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
LBCP

SATAC Code
434881 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 60.60 (for 2021)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 66.00 (for 2022)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

This program prepares graduates for professional careers in their chosen field by developing knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of information technology.

Content & Structure

The program consists of:

  • Core courses in Information Technology (63 units)
  • An Elective course (4.5 units)
  • A major (36 units) in Games and Entertainment Design
  • A final semester group project (4.5 units)

A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5
Problem Solving and Programming COMP 1039 4.5
Network Fundamentals INFT 1012 4.5
Design Thinking Studio INFT 1030 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Object Oriented Programming COMP 1046 4.5
Data Driven Web Technologies INFS 1025 4.5
System Requirements and User Experience INFS 1026 4.5
System Requirements Studio INFT 1031 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
System Design and Realisation INFS 2044 4.5
System Design Studio INFS 2045 4.5
Game Asset Design INFT 2062 4.5
Data Structures Essentials COMP 2012 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Agile Development and Governance INFS 2041 4.5
Project Studio INFS 2043 4.5
Game Design COMP 3025 4.5
Big Data Concepts INFS 4020 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Security Foundations INFS 3090 4.5
Android Games Development INFT 3034 4.5
Design Patterns with C++ COMP 3023 4.5
Operating Systems and Tool Chains COMP 2035 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1
Small Business for Professionals BUSS 2040 4.5
Game Engines INFT 3032 4.5
ICT Capstone Project INFT 3042 4.5 Note(s): 2

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

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