Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HNC HNC
South Thames College
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HNC HNC and other courses in Education at South Thames College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education and Teaching
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20500 | £21500 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £22000 | £16500 - £26500 | £16500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
This highly practical course is ideal if you are interested in studying videogame development, and you already have a portfolio of impressive design work, including some 3D modelling and texture work. On the HNC you will 3D model, texture and animate using industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe CC, ZBrush and Substance Painter. The assets you create will then be brought to life using the Epic Unreal Engine.
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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Example below based on all graduates of Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HNC HNC at South Thames College
| 55% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE). |
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HNC HNC
| EU | £6000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £6000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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:
August 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 Thames College
South Thames College Group (STCG) is a large education provider that mainly delivers further education level courses in the south-west side of London, England. STCG works from four main campus sites, which applicants can find in Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth, Carshalton, and Morden.
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