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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming (with a placement year)

Staffordshire University

1 Location : Stoke on trent campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£24,500

15 months after the course for Computer games and animation graduates at Staffordshire University

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming (with a placement year) graduates at Staffordshire University

58%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Computer games and animation graduates at Staffordshire University

85%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc Computer games and animation students at Staffordshire University

80%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Computer games and animation students at Staffordshire University

89%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Computer games and animation students at Staffordshire University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer games and animation.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

91%

85%

82%

83%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84%

76%

71%

85%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

91%

92%

78%

79%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

89%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

70%

75%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

76%

87%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

78%

80%

61%

68%

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

74% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

90% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

225 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

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Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Computer games and animation courses

For graduates from Staffordshire University

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £26,000

Data from

65 people

(67% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £30,500

Data from

215 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £36,000

Data from

220 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £27,000

Data from

1610 people.

94% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from Staffordshire University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £28,000

Data from

1115 people.

98% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from Staffordshire University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £34,000

Data from

1130 people.

97% of UK-resident Computer games and animation graduates from Staffordshire University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer games and animation.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

120 students (67% of those who were asked).

76% In highly skilled work

  • 32% Information Technology Professionals
  • 17% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • 9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 7% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

20% In other work

  • 6% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Computer games and animation.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

75 students (67% of those who were asked)

58% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

64% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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