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University degree
Computer Games Design and Programming
Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
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About this course
This programme in Computer Games Design and Programming (with a placement year) is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts4%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts12%
80-95 pts8%
96-111 pts9%
112-127 pts14%
128-143 pts8%
144-159 pts12%
160-175 pts19%
192-207 pts1%
208-223 pts1%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
94% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels94%
no formal qualifications2%
other higher education2%
Other1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
87%
In work or further study after
83%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,500
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled27%
Elementary occupations10%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled18%
Sales occupations9%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled6%
Skilled trades occupations3%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled3%
Process, plant and machine operatives2%
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback77%
Academic support81%
Well organised77%
Learning resources73%
Student community84%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good tr…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — good transport links make it easy to v…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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