Games Development (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Games Development (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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
Founded on the principles of User-Centred Design and Human-Computer Interaction, our technical BSc (Hons) Games Development degree course at UCA Farnham is all about considering the user through each stage of the game design and development process.
As you explore game design and development, you’ll have access to the very latest hardware and software – Alienware Aurora towers, 4k dual screens, RTX 2080 graphics cards and SSD HDs, with Unity and Unreal games engines for prototyping. You’ll be able to test your games on the very latest Dev Kits, including those from Nintendo Switch.
This course sits alongside the established and highly regarded BA (Hons) Games Arts degree, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with students on that programme as you make game prototypes together. You’ll also get to take part in Game Jams with your peers across our games degrees, mirroring industry approaches to idea iteration and team development.
When it comes to industry links, you’ll benefit from our connections with games brands including Rebellion, SEGA, Creative Assembly and SuperMassive Games, and graduate with all the tools you need for a successful career.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Games Animation (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Games Arts (with Professional Practice Year)
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 (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation
All Computer Games and Animation courses of University for the Creative Arts
Qualification requirements
For further information on how to apply to UCA: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/applying-to-uca/
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Development (with Professional Practice Year) BSc (Hons)
| 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 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:
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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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
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About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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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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