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University degree
Games Design
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The programme will prepare you for the exciting world of the games industry. The course is structured on the game design and development pipeline and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to realise your goals. State-of the-art games design and graphics software will enable you to become a highly competent designer or developer, focusing on either games design systems, concept art, digital sculpting, 3D modelling, animation, motion capture, programming, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, etc.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
an Access course5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£17,500
3 years on
£26,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled35%
Administrative occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Sales occupations10%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled15%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback86%
Academic support79%
Well organised81%
Learning resources67%
Student community75%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good tr…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local c…
Postgraduate · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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