Games Design BSc (Hons)
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
All courses in the UK
Course Description
The BSc (Hons) Games Design degree programme is designed to allow the development of skills required for; 3D assets, character design, the process of rigging, game design and development. All the processes covered in this programme are delivered to industry standard. On completion of this programme, students should be able to progress into industry in a variety of creative and technical roles.
Our strength is in our determination to provide a pro-active, creative atmosphere, that is responsive to current and future working practices. We run a small tight-knit course of around twenty students in each year, this allows us to really get to know our students and support them.
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.
This particular course
Required skill level of job after 15 months
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Design BSc (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
30% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Design BSc (Hons)
England UK | £8000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £8000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8000 | year 1 |
Wales | £8000 | year 1 |
EU | £17930 | 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 South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
South Essex College is a provider of Further and Higher Education, located on three main campuses throughout the English county of Essex. These three sites include campuses in Basildon, Southend, and Grays High Street (Thurrocks). The locations are dedicated to Digital Technologies, vocational courses, and specialist workshops, respectively.
Student composition of South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
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Total number of students enrolled at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
Where is this programme taught
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