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BA (Hons) Game Design and Production

Abertay University

1 Location : Dundee Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£22,500

15 months after the course for Design studies graduates at Abertay University

Employment

95%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for None graduates at Abertay University

70%

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

15 months after the course for Design studies graduates at Abertay University

Student Satisfaction

86%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA BA (Hons) Game Design and Production students at Abertay University

83%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Game Design and Production students at Abertay University

91%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Game Design and Production students at Abertay 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

86%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 40 students (70% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

95%

91%

86%

86%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

74%

90%

86%

88%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

91%

98%

86%

79%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

91%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

73%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

62%

95%

69%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

86%

83%

64%

62%

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

69% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

45 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Design studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

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

105 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.

Read more about professional accreditation

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

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 Design studies courses

For graduates from Abertay University

After 15 months

£22,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,500

Data from

10 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

Typical range: £16,000 - £26,500

Data from

120 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £33,500

Data from

115 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000

Data from

415 people.

60% of UK-resident Design studies graduates from Abertay University are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £15,000 - £24,500

Data from

960 people.

76% of UK-resident Design studies graduates from Abertay University are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £29,500

Data from

925 people.

68% of UK-resident Design studies graduates from Abertay University are based in Scotland.

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

95% 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 on other courses in Design studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Design studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (55% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 50% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

20% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations

15% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Design studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

15 students (55% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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