COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Interactive Systems) is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and professional mindset required to succeed in computer games development and broader IT environments. Throughout the course, you will develop the ability to apply core technical skills to analyse problems, make informed decisions and design effective solutions within game development contexts. A strong emphasis is placed on creativity and collaboration, enabling you to work confidently within professional teams by applying technical expertise, problem-solving techniques and teamwork strategies. You will also build strong communication skills, learning to express ideas clearly in written, verbal and visual formats across both business and technical settings. The program encourages you to consider the ethical, legal and social responsibilities that accompany technological decision-making, preparing you to act as a socially responsible and reflective practitioner. Additionally, the course develops your capacity for leadership, enabling you to contribute to technical and organisational decision-making with confidence. You will be supported to become a proactive learner who continually evaluates personal growth, skills development and career direction. The subjects you study form a comprehensive foundation in both IT and game development. Core subjects include Communication for IT Professionals, Professional Practice in Computing, Web Systems, Business Requirements Modelling, Network Fundamentals, Database Fundamentals and Project Management and the Professional. Specialist game development subjects further strengthen your expertise, covering areas such as Fundamentals of Interaction Design, Game Design Methodologies, Introduction to Computer Game Development, Computer Graphics, Advanced Games Programming, Game Design Studio 1 and 2, Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming 2, Interactive 3D Animation and Serious Games and Gamification Studio. Together, these subjects ensure you graduate with the technical depth, creative capability and professional readiness needed for careers in games development, software design, interactive media and a wide range of IT roles.