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BA Game Design and Development

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Game Design and Development
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
5790A
Median salary
£30,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 30%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 30%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 9%
  • London: 60%
  • South East: 19%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Game Design and Development at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Game Design and Development at London South Bank University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Game Design and Development at London South Bank University?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Game Design and Development at London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Game Design and Development at London South Bank University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.