B Science in Games Development (1 Viewer)

[rrueda]

Hey,

I was just wondering if there is anyone who has completed/is currently doing/is familiar with this course could provide some insight on it, in terms of employment (in general as well, I suppose). I've been quite interested in Game Design/Development for a while, but it seems as though the industry is pretty weak in Australia at the moment and so, I feel like it's not the safest degree I could be doing. Am I right in thinking this?

Thanks for any input!

 

[Gigacube]

I don't study this degree but it's true that the industry is pretty weak in Australia. I would advise against studying a whole degree in games development as you'll find it quite difficult to get a job. An alternative is to study the B Science in IT and minor in games development so that you still learn about games development. You could also go on exchange and study games development overseas.

 

[SnowFox]

Given the new legislation surrounding game ratings the industry might boom soon, in saying that though do study it as a sub major or something.

 

[brent012]

Given the new legislation surrounding game ratings the industry might boom soon, in saying that though do study it as a sub major or something.

Yeah, OP is referring to a specific games development degree. So i agree, probably better off doing a
Bsc IT and sub majoring in games development as Gigacube suggested.