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BSc Games Development

Teesside University

Institution
Teesside University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Games Development
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
GDEBS_FT
Median salary
£26,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 94%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 79%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 10%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 77%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 3%
  • Unemployed: 7%

Most common jobs

  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 23%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 17%
  • Sales occupations: 12%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 9%
  • Elementary occupations: 7%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 525 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 56%
  • North West: 7%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 6%
  • South East: 4%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Games Development at Teesside University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £36,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer games and animation.

What do graduates of BSc Games Development at Teesside University do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Games Development at Teesside University?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Games Development at Teesside University?

The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Does BSc Games Development at Teesside University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Games Development at Teesside University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.