TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development
Including the following named exit awards:
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development (Virtual and Augmented reality)
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development (Gameplay)
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development (Game Engine)
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development (Virtual Reality)
Accreditation – AWARDED
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University teaches computer science practices that are aligned to the needs of the games industry. Students on the course are provided with hands-on experience in game production, collaboration, and complimentary skillsets. This in turn enables the University’s games graduates to secure relevant employment.
Destination data 2019 – 2023[1]
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development
Note: Missing destination data tends to distort overall employability rates. So TIGA use official “Graduate Outcomes” data from HESA[2] to report overall employment rates.
- Percentage employed after 15 months: 95%
(Graduate Outcomes survey data from 2022-23) - Percentage employed in games: 20%
(University data for 2019-23 ignoring unknown students) - Percentage employed using their game technology skills: 70%
(University data for 2019-23 ignoring unknown students) - Total number of graduates: 74
(University data for 2019-23)
- Unknown destinations: 20
(University data for 2019-23)
93 undergraduates enrolled in the 2022-23 academic year and 34 graduated in 2023.
Dr Richard Wilson OBE, TIGA CEO, said:
“Students graduating from BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University are well-equipped in computer science practices aligned to the needs of the games industry. The course benefits from a ‘spiral curricular’ design ethos which provides students with opportunities to revisit and explore key concepts throughout the course, thereby reinforcing learning. The course has a focus on programming and provides opportunities for teamworking, collaboration and the development of important transferable skills.”
Associate Professor Mark Wickham, TIGA Educational Advisor & Director of Computer Arts and Technology, Norwich University of the Arts, said:
“It’s been a pleasure to hear from the course team and learn more about both the curriculum and delivery on BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development. The course offers support to its students though a diverse range of staff aptitudes, skillsets, knowledge, and experience. In turn, this ensures graduates are well prepared for an evolving and expanded industry, with computer science at their core.”
Professor Jon Platts, Dean of Cardiff School of Technologies said:
“We are delighted with this recognition from TIGA, the trade association representing the UK Games Industry and are proud of each of the programme team. Their dedication to the student experience, energy, and collaborative spirit have culminated in this remarkable success and is a testament to their collective effort and commitment to excellence. On behalf of the school, I would like to them all and congratulate them on achieving this recognition.”
Dr Simon Scarle, Programme Director for BSc Games Design and Development, said:
“This is really gratifying to see our games team’s hard work being recognised by TIGA’s Accreditation Team and confirming that we are providing our students with the skills they need for the games industry.”
Accreditation Team
The Accreditation Team from TIGA who reviewed the course comprised:
- Dr Richard Wilson, OBE CEO TIGA
- Associate Professor Mark Wickham, TIGA Educational Advisor & Director of Computer Arts and Technology, Norwich University of the Arts
- Anna Limpens, Course Leader and Principal Lecturer, BSc Computer Games Production, University of Portsmouth
- Liam Welton, Senior Game Designer, Dlala Studios
- Luke Amer, Game Programmer, Dlala Studios
TIGA
TIGA is the trade association for the UK video games industry. TIGA’s vision is to make the UK the best place in the world to develop video games. To this end, TIGA:
- engages with policymakers to create an environment favourable to video games development;
- enhances education and skills through our accreditation programme, the TIGA Games Education Awardsand our education conference;
- promotes best practice through our membership services, including the TIGA STAR Employer Awardand the TIGA Games Industry Awards;
- conducts primary research into the games sector, surveying hundreds of companies each year about the business environment, support policies and the health of the industry.
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[1] Data provided by the Cardiff Metropolitan University course team. [2] https://discoveruni.gov.uk/course-details/10007854/433Y/Full-time/