Task 4 - Progression Higher Education

Bolton University Games Design University:

The Bolton Games Design course focuses on all aspects of the industry, including programming and art. The course teachers have industry experience and academical experience in regards to games design. The course lasts for 3 years and has entry requirements of  5 C's at GCSE level and relevant grades in A levels and college BTEC's.


It was one of the first university's in the country to offer Games design as a course, and as such, have refined and removed ineffective aspects of the course throughout its 11 year history. Its fees are £9000 per year.


Huddersfield University Computer Games Design Course:

This course takes place at Huddersfield University, and lasts for 4 years. It covers all aspects of games design including game art and programming. It features many guests speakers, including members of the industry who have come in to share tips on how to succeed within the games industry.

The course also features work placement and students can use this to gain industry experience. Students have collaborated with institutions in the past in order to produce game content to contribute to their experience and portfolio.

This course requires entry members who have passed English and Maths GCSE's and to have ABB or more at A level and a Level 3 Extended Diploma at BTEC level. The entry fee's are £9000 per year.


Manchester Metropolitan University Games Design and Development:

This course is provided by Manchester University and takes place over the course of 4 years. It utilises web technology in order to benefit its students learning. Upon completion, students are granted the qualification of chartered IT professional which is a high qualification in itself.

The third year consists of  industrial placement within the industry which would provide beneficial in the long run. The entry requirements are a C in Maths, English and Science at GCSE level, BCC - BBC at A level and a Level 3 Extended Diploma at BTEC level.

The fee's are once again £9000 per year and in this case, £36000 over the entirety of the course.

Birmingham City University Computer Games Technology:

Birmingham City University has a game design course that teaches all aspects of the industry from programming to hardware design. They also offer opportunities for work placement in order to gain work experience for future reference.

The entry requirements for this course are Grade C in GCSE English Language and Maths, Grade BBC at A level and a Level 3 Diploma at BTEC.

University of Huddersfield Computer Games Design:

The course covers the creative aspects of the industry and focuses primarily on video game concepts and design. The course offers work opportunities to work with companies like RockStar and Realtime.

The entry requirements for this course are a C in English and Maths at GCSE level, ABB at A Level and a Level 3 Diploma at BTEC level. the entry fees are £9000 per year.