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What students say about computer games design and programming
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Maths
Useful to have
- Further maths
- Physics
- Computing
- Philosophy
- ICT
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. Gaming is a growing industry, and over time we can expect more students to study gaming-related degrees – and there could be new opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.
Professional and accrediting bodies:
Six months after graduating
Sources: DLHE & Graduate prospects
Typical graduate job areas
- Information technology and telecommunications professionals
What employers like about this subject
As this is a new subject area, we don't have very much information on what employers think about this subject yet.
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Teesside University, Middlesbrough | Hackney
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Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh
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