Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HND HND
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) - HND HND 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 | £21000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £22000 | £15500 - £25500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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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 | £22826 | £18756 | £21568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17532 - £26940 | £13509 - £23889 | £14787 - £27880 |
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Course Description
The HND in Games will give you vocational skills needed for employment in the industry or for further study. This course runs for one year and students can progress onto an HND after successfully achieving the HNC qualification of this degree level course.
It is designed to give each student practical exposure to complete each of the major disciplines needed for game content creation. This includes games produced by both major game studios working on AAA titles and independent production houses working on mobile gaming and other applications such as both AR, VR and the usage of photogrammetry. Students will learn the proper tools and techniques used by industry professionals.
This is an industry-led qualification. BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace and are also designed to meet employer's needs. Therefore, Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by the games industry.
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) - HND HND at South Thames College
| 55% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HND HND
| 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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