Please see TAFE Hornsby IT's webpage for the courses in Software Development (Games) Diploma that you would take in TAFE.
Admission Requirements
Students who have completed the following TAFE programs with a credit average or greater (>= 65%) will be admitted to the BSc in Games Development:
International applicants apply through UTS International Office, but are assessed by the Faculty. Applicants are required to have a credit average or greater (>= 65%) and an IELTS (Academic Strand) of 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0 or equivalent.
The Diploma IT Software Development (Games) is currently offered at the Hornsby campus of the Northern Sydney Institute. Articulation with other TAFE institutions offering these programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria for automatic entry will be reviewed annually to take account of the TAFE enrolment numbers.
Entry only available from TAFE Diploma giving 48cp RPL Progression to BSc (Honours) in IT possible and to postgraduate courses, particularly the Master of Animation
Overview of the Course
See UTS Handbook for subject descriptions and to compare with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
1st Year, 1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers (FAQ)
Yes. At this time, "BSc in Games Development" is only available via TAFE+UTS option. However, you can enter "BSc in Information Technology" at UTS directly and arrange your elective subjects to be exactly the same as the subjects you would have done in "BSc in Games Development" at UTS. You will miss out on the TAFE subjects, but will be able to graduate in 3 years instead of 4. Both options have their advantages.
There are a number of institutions that offer 'games' related courses. You should examine the curriculum for each program closely before making your decision. Even with a degree getting into the games industry will not be easy. Having a university degree does offer you a wider range of job options.