Best Bachelor's Programs in Western Australia in Australia 2019

The Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming) is a three year Degree delivered in partnership with Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). The degree is designed to produce graduates for the simulation, virtual worlds and games industries and provide professional game programmers with the skills and knowledge of a computer science degree contextualized by gaming applications, plus core skills in programming and design.

This degree will provide you with specialist skills in digital game/simulation design and programming. You will create 2D and 3D interactive applications for entertainment and serious, real-life scenario visualization (virtual worlds). You will also learn how to research the market, develop business concepts and manage digital game/ simulation development projects. You could end up working as a 3D Games Programmer or Simulation Software Engineer — building interactive virtual worlds for real-world training and research!... [-]

Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management

Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort ManagementProvides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the hotel and resort sector. 

This industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes required by management in contemporary hotel and resort organizations.

It provides an overview of the hotel and resort sector in the context of the broader tourism and hospitality industries, as well as focusing on the application of key aspects of marketing, e-business systems, service management, financial management, research methods, and business development.

Specialist units focus on commercial food service management, food, and beverage management, rooms division management, facility management, contemporary issues and professional industry experience. 

Students have the opportunity to apply for a one-semester internship placement with a leading hotel or resort business.... [-]

Bachelor of Computer Science

Prepares students for careers in the fields of computing and software development. The course focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of computer science. 

Students select their major from the following disciplines: 
- Computer Science
- Games Programming
- Software Engineering

Students can elect to select a second major from any of the above, Computer Security, Information Technology, or a major in a discipline outside of security and computing.

Related careers

Computer Programmer, Computer Support Officer, Applications Developer, Systems Analyst, e-Commerce Developer, Software Engineer, Software Designer, Project Manager, Games Developer, Simulation Designer... [-]

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations

Provides students with the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and compile new communication strategies, to function as skilled communicators and to establish and manage media relations.

The combination of marketing, advertising, and public relations enhances these abilities by allowing students to diversify their creative skills and strategic business management knowledge, as well as gaining the employability skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, needed for a successful career.

Marketing professionals are employed by organizations to develop and manage marketing and communication strategies, with advertising and public relations the cornerstone of business communications.

Advertising combines art, science, strategy and communications practice, and has potential applications far beyond employment in an advertising agency. It includes elements of production, marketing, public relations, visual arts, communications research and interactive multimedia to develop and showcase students' strengths.

Public Relations develops communication in a variety of contexts, researches the effectiveness of communication and plans the strategy behind communication campaigns.

The combination of disciplines gives students a competitive career advantage and access to a wide range of industries.... [-]

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Designed to meet the challenges of employment (including self-employment) within the context of an emerging creative economy.

The creative industries form an increasingly important component of the global economy, focused upon the creation and exploitation of intellectual property across a range of disciplines including film, design, digital media, and photography. Students will research and develop original products that impact on audiences and address practical outcomes for users.

The course enables students to develop the technical and general skills that make them ready for employment and enable them to develop along with the creative industries themselves. Graduates will have an informed, critical and creative approach to understanding media, design and visual culture within a rapidly evolving social and work environment.... [-]

Bachelor of Communications

This course focuses on developing a wide range of professional and communication skills through a hands on approach to traditional and new media. It will provide students with skills in research and writing, as well as critical and creative thinking. Practice and theory go hand in hand in this course, and inform each other across all of the available specialisations. As well as giving students the knowledge needed to succeed in a dynamic communication and cultural environment, the course gives students the skills to adapt and thrive in facing and responding to challenges in a range of communication and cultural fields. Graduates from this course have the opportunity to gain exciting employment opportunities within corporate and government sectors and our global media industries.Students can select their major from the following disciplines:... [-]

Real-world experiences are at the heart of the Bachelor of Commerce. This degree develops your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business and preparing you to pursue a career within the business, government or not-for-profit sectors. Learn from leading academics, develop high-level industry networks and graduate with a degree that can take you anywhere in the world. UWA's internationally accredited Business School celebrates strong links with the business community, allowing you insight into leading industry practice. Whether you're hearing from an industry guest lecturer, attending a career event, receiving an industry-sponsored scholarship or attending an exclusive lunch with corporate executives, you can confidently apply your skills in real-world situations. And, with a multitude of Business School student societies, you can attend professional development, networking, and social events, all while taking part in a student-managed investment fund, leading a social entrepreneurship project or launching your own start-up enterprise.... [-]