Games Development (including Year 0) BSc (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Games Development (including Year 0) BSc (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Games and Animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
Games Development at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) has a reputation for producing graduates who excel, creatively and technically, in a constantly evolving industry. Our award-winning industry-led course focuses on developing technical understanding of software and design processes while deeply engaging with contemporary practice-based theoretical concepts to level up your knowledge and experience as a games developer.
- YEAR 0
This course includes a Year 0, which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.
- KEY FEATURES
- Study the fundamentals of game development and be introduced to formative theoretical concepts from contemporary academics and practitioners while developing your critical thinking, analysis and communications skills
- Develop critical thinking, analysis and communications skills key to allowing you to fortify your design choices within contemporary contexts
- Learn how to use computational logic to generate interactivity in the creation of game prototypes
- Collaborate with students on BA (Hons) Games Art and Design to make games that bring your technical abilities together with their artistry using content creation software for a range of platforms
- Work with a broad range of professional software and tools such as Visual Studio, Unreal Engine, and LaTex Editor, with opportunities to build your own graphics engine and physics engine
- Be involved in collaborative projects such as Games Jams, both within Norwich and with external events
- YOUR FUTURE
Games at Norwich has received international acknowledgement and recognition celebrating our innovative teaching methods and approaches. In recent years we have been ranked in the top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World by The Rookies, and seen students awarded the Graduate of the Year Award 2022 by TIGA.
Our students have also seen success in their careers and pursuits while studying and beyond. Graduate employers include Rebellion North, Flex foil, Free Radical Design, Magicave and Creative Assembly.
- OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Development (including Year 0) BSc (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts
| 40% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Development (including Year 0) BSc (Hons)
| EU | £18000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £18000 | 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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Norwich University of the Arts in top UK and global rankings.
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About Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) has maintained its strong reputation in Arts, Design and Media education since its establishment in 1845. NUA is located in Norwich, one of Britain’s greenest, safest cities which incidentally, and perhaps not coincidentally, also has a thriving Art and Music Scene. Norwich has been named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times for numerous years consecutively, due to its energetic and young population, colourful outdoor markets, and reasonable cost of living compared to many parts of the UK.
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Student composition of Norwich University of the Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at Norwich University of the Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2535
- postgraduates:
- 90
- Total:
- 2625
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games Programming”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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