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Bachelor of Information Technology in Games Design and Development

BITUndergraduateInformation Technology

About This Programme

Turn ideas into playable experiences, covering 3D graphics and animation, virtual reality and games software design, games development and games UX/UI design. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Course Highlights

  • Turn ideas into playable experiences across the games and IT sectors
  • 3D graphics and animation, virtual reality, games development and UX/UI design
  • Accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • 3 years, or fast-track in 2 years, with a free double major

What You'll Study

Taught on campus over 3 years (8 trimesters), or fast-tracked in 2 years (6 trimesters). Three intakes a year: January, May and September.

Course Core - 27 cp

  • ICT100 Transition to IT3 credits
  • ICT111 Cybersecurity Fundamentals3 credits
  • ICT159 Foundations of Programming3 credits
  • ICT169 Foundations of Data Communications3 credits
  • ICT170 Foundations of Computer Systems3 credits
  • ICT201 Information Technology Project Management3 credits
  • BSC203 Introduction to ICT Research Methods3 credits
  • ICT285 Databases3 credits
  • ICT302 IT Professional Practice Project3 credits

Games Design and Development Major 24 cp

  • ICT101 Introduction to 3D Graphics and Animation3 credits
  • MAS164 Fundamentals of Mathematics3 credits
  • BUS279 Digital and Social Media Marketing3 credits
  • ICT288 Virtual Realities and Games Software Design3 credits
  • ICT396 Games User Experience and User Interface Design3 credits
  • ICT367 Virtual Realities and Games Development3 credits

Specified Electives (Select one from each set)

Specified Electives (Select one from each set)

  • ICT145 Python Programming for Everyone3 credits
  • ICT167 Principles of Computer Science3 credits
  • ICT206 Intelligent Systems3 credits
  • ICT284 Systems Analysis and Design3 credits

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

  • TLC100 AI in the Workplace3 credits
  • TLC200 Building Employability Skills3 credits
  • COM203 Consulting and Freelancing3 credits
  • TLC101 Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study3 credits
  • COM101 Social Media3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: IB 24+, GCE A-Level minimum 5 points (2 subjects), India 70% best-of-four, ATAR 70, or US Diploma/AP 7+ with SAT 1090+.
English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 50.

Careers

Game Developer, Game Designer, UX/UI Designer, AR/VR/MR Developer, Game Producer, Simulation Engineer, Software Engineer.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Professional exemptions

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) - Games Design & Development major

Start Date

January, May & September

Typical Offer

IB 24+, A-Level 5 points, or CBSE/CISCE 70%

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Information Technology

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full-time

Delivery Format

On campus

Tuition Fee

AED 59,960/yr

Total tuition AED 179,880 for the full degree (AED 59,960/yr), inclusive of VAT. Academic Merit Scholarships of 15%-40% apply automatically on entry grades.

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