Games Design and Production BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Games Design and Production BSc (Hons) at University of Salford 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 Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of computer games and animation 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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £21000 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £32000 | £14500 - £26500 | £18000 - £33500 |
All Computing courses of University of Salford
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
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 Computing courses in the UK
Course Description
Video Game development has become one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, AAA, Indie, Advergaming, Hyper-Casual and Serious Applications offer a broad landscape for excellent employment opportunities. With this continued expansion, there has never been a better time to get involved in video game production.
Keen to kick-start your career in the games industry? Looking for a degree that will help you develop the skills and experience you need? Are you looking for a course that will allow you to build functional games? Whether you are an aspiring programmer, designer or artist, our specialised games design and production course with optional placement year, will give you the chance to experience the world of professional games design and put your newly developed skills to the test. This kind of experience is invaluable to future employers and will give you the competitive edge within the job market.
Throughout this games design degree, you will study gaming in a range of contexts, from the basics of games design and digital arts, to the fundamentals of programming. As you move into the second and third years of your degree, you will be able to focus on the area of specialism that interests you, choosing from optional modules taught by leading experts in the field. You will become experienced in group working through agile methods, you will learn about narrative and storytelling, human computer interaction and user experience, developing a broad understanding of historical and emergent technology. You well investigate developing trends while building knowledge and understanding of the broader digital creative industries.
The optional placement module and intensive team-based learning environment will give you the chance to apply your skills in a real-world setting. You will gain an understanding of organisational structure, internal processes and how development teams work, so you will graduate with a clear focus on your next step into industry. Indeed, the USP of this degree is the years of experience we have in formulating multidisciplinary teams to build real world product, within a professional working structure and environment.
You will:
- Learn how to think both creatively and technically as a game designer and producer
- Gain fundamental and advanced knowledge in creative computer programming
- Gain fundamental and advanced knowledge in digital graphics and art
- Develop specialist skills in planning, prototyping, and producing computer games
- Work in multidisciplinary teams to produce functional polished product
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 Design and Production BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Legal professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #29
- #251
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 19 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Games Development BSc (Hons) | York St John University | - | - | - | £9250 | £14000 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Games) BSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science with Games Technology (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | City University London | - | - | - | £9250 | £20080 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Games Art BA (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Games Development BA (Hons) | Ravensbourne University London | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Games Design and Programming (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Games Design BA (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Games Development (with a foundation year) BSc | Staffordshire University | 85% | 7% | 14% | £9250 | £14000 | 80 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | - | - | £9250 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)