Careers in the Industry
Are you a graduate considering a career in interactive entertainment but aren’t quite sure how to go about it, what to study or where? Are you are budding developer looking to break into the industry? Or perhaps you are a publisher looking for new talent?
UKIE can help you whatever your query.
Skillset
UKIE works closely with Skillset, the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative industries maintain their world class position. Skillset has a dedicated videogames web page, providing up to date information on training and education; tips for getting started; and news of any upcoming initiatives in the videogames and interactive entertainment industry.
Skillset's course accreditation scheme, devised in consultation with industry and education providers, recognises courses within the UK that provide exceptional standards of training. Rigorously assessed by industry professionals, these courses have gained the backing of over 50 companies from the UK videogames and interactive entertainment industry.
Twelve videogames degree courses have been accredited by the industry and Skillset; click the links below for more information on each course and case studies of what it's like to study these accredited courses:
- BA Game Art Design, De Montfort University Leicester
- MSc Games Software Development, Sheffield Hallam University
- BSc (Hons) Games Software Development, Sheffield Hallam University
- MComp Games Software Development, Sheffield Hallam University
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming, Teesside University
- BA (Hons) Computer Arts, University of Abertay Dundee
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology, University of Abertay Dundee
- MSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology, University of Abertay Dundee
- MProf Computer Games Development, University of Abertay Dundee
- BA (Hons) in Computer Animation, University of Glamorgan - Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries
- MSc Games Programming, University of Hull
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology, University of the West of Scotland
Visit the Skillset website http://www.skillset.org/games/industry/ for more information on video games courses.
There are currently seven industry accredited animation courses in the UK:
- BA (Hons) Animation Production, Arts University College at Bournemouth
- BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation, Bournemouth University
- MA in Animation Direction, National Film and Television School
- BA (Hons) Animation, Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
- BA (Hons) Computer Animation, Teesside University
- BA Computer Animation / BA Animation, University of Glamorgan - Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries
- BA (Hons) Animation, University of Wales, Newport
Visit the Skillset website http://www.skillset.org/animation/ for more information on animation courses.
There are also a wide range of university degrees and diplomas that cover the broad range of skills needed for a career in the videogames industry. These include:
Visit the UCAS website http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/ for further information.
Please feel free to contact us directly if we can assist you in any way.
Train2Game
UKIE also works closely with Train2Game, who offer blended learning courses specifically designed for the videogames and interactive entertainment industry. Whether you are a budding developer, designer, animator or artist, Train2Game provides students with the opportunity to gain the right skills required by the fast paced, dynamic Interactive Entertainment Industry.
Courses on offer include the following:
Visit www.train2game.com/