University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Games Art & Design
Gower College Swansea
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The gamers of today expect realistic and imaginative 2D/3D game development and game art. You’ll look at the background of gaming and study different aspects impacting game play, including concepts, design and application. As well as gaining technical knowledge, you’ll be encouraged to develop your creative flair and professional skills to give you the best chance of success in the computer games market.
This course is being developed with computer games experts to provide specialist training for the industry.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
60% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels60%
another degree15%
Other15%
no formal qualifications5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
60%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£19,500
3 years on
£23,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Elementary occupations15%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback87%
Academic support89%
Well organised94%
Learning resources89%
Student community84%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a brilliant stud…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★☆
Worth it overall
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the city…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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