Games Design (Top-up) BA (Hons)
Middlesbrough College
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
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Course Description
This top-up degree course develops your knowledge and understanding of computer games design. It is ideal if you want to top up your existing foundation degree or HND to Level 6 and gain graduate employment in the sector.
The purpose of this course is to help you explore games design and related developments in this growth industry. This programme is completed through facilitated, hands-on sessions alongside lectures and real-world practices using specialised industry-standard software and by completing a games design portfolio and final year project. Specifically, you will study: 3D Sculpting for Games and Printing, Project Management, Final Project (Game Production), Developing Games and Experiences in Virtual Reality, and Portfolio Development. Throughout the programme you will also be encouraged to develop your employability skills.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Design (Top-up) BA (Hons) at Middlesbrough College
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Design (Top-up) BA (Hons)
| EU | £8500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £8500 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is an institution that mainly provides education at the further education level, with some limited higher education offerings, and can be found on their single campus location in Middlesbrough, England.
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Student composition of Middlesbrough College
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Total number of students enrolled at Middlesbrough College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
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