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Your analytical abilities can help craft lifelike games in today's competitive industry. Ten years back, gamers might have overlooked details like a hero's cape remaining still during movement or dungeon crates staying upright after collisions. Modern players expect this level of authenticity in their digital experiences, requiring mathematical expertise and problem-solving skills. Game development employs sophisticated algorithms to achieve realistic environments, where mathematical knowledge proves invaluable. This combined program lets you earn two distinct degrees within four years, blending Games and Interactive Environments with Mathematics studies. The curriculum begins with foundational courses in design principles, gaming theory, professional development, and introductory coding, followed by specialization options: Animation, Game Design, or Software Technologies. Tailored guidance helps align studies with career goals, with all streams incorporating practical projects and real-world implementation. Hone your mathematical and problem-solving abilities to create immersive gaming worlds. Earn dual qualifications in just four years of full-time study. Focus areas include applied mathematics, computational methods, decision theory, or statistical analysis. Specialize in animation, digital content creation, game development, or software engineering. Join Queensland's premier gaming sector, known for producing hits like Hellboy and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
Students must have a pass in Australian Year 12 or equivalent. Pre-requisites: General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 6; TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Listening, reading score of 16, Writing score of 21 and Speaking score of 18; Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 58 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 50; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 176 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 169.