Information Technology (Simulation and Serious Games)

No further student intakeThe Bachelor of Information Technology (Simulation and Serious Games) requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

To qualify for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Simulation and Serious Games), a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

No more than 45 units of first year topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units) COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units) COMP1701 Simulation and Serious Game Design (4.5 units) COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units) COMP1712 Software Engineering Principles and Practice (4.5 units) ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units) ENGR1762 Networks and Cybersecurity (4.5 units)

Plus one of:

MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units) MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units) STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP2772 Web-Based Systems Development (4.5 units) COMP2812 Operating Systems (4.5 units) COMP3752 Computer Game Development (4.5 units) ENGR2881 Computer Networks (4.5 units) VEED2201 Interaction Design (4.5 units)

Plus one of:

COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units) COMP2741 Application Development (4.5 units)

Plus one of:

INNO1001 Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognizing Opportunities (4.5 units) Or 4.5 units of topics taken from Table C

Plus 4.5 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met

Core - Year 3 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units) COMP3802 Serious Games (4.5 units) ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units) VEED3005 Digital Games (4.5 units)

Plus 9 units of topics taken from Table C

Plus either

COMP3782 Information Technology Project (4.5 units) AND 4.5 units of topics taken from Table C OR COMP3792 Information Technology Practicum* (9 units) AND ENGR3750 Workplace Preparation (0 units)

*With the permission of the Director of Studies and with the agreement of the industry partner, the practicum topics may be extended by six months by enrolling in the topic COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience. COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience does not attract fees or HECS payments. International students, please be aware that your student visa conditions restrict you from undertaking the topic within Australia. Please see the topic coordinator for further details.

Honours

Admission to an honours program may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the College being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study.

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.