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Games Development
The North East is home to a growing number of employers in sectors which include new media, games and interactive software.
Level up in a career in Games Development
If you are a creative individual with a passion for games, then this could be the industry for you. With employment soaring in the digital technology there hasn’t been a better time to start you career!
You will be based in MC Digital, our technical digital school and learn in our purpose-built games design and creative media studios which are equipped with industry- standard media production software and hardware.
As one of the first colleges to be awarded Next Gen status, and the only in the Tees Valley NextGen, we collaborate with industry experts to make sure our vocational qualification for young people are up to date and relevant.
We pride ourselves on offering innovative, practical based courses, using top of the range equipment, strong industry links and a professional skilled team of lectures.
Middlesbrough College is also proud to offer elite level gaming! As part of your programme, you may be selected to take part and become part of our MC Esports Academy.
Students will be selected to take the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Esports in addition to their full time programme. The course will be studied across 2 years, so you will finish your programme with the equivalent of 4 A Levels!
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
Games design students have access to the latest 3D design packages and game engines, as well as virtual reality games testing labs
Our employer-led qualifications have been developed by companies including Blue Zoo, Double Negative, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
With a range of courses and levels to choose from, students can go on to progress in a range of exciting, challenging and prosperous careers
Dedicated, friendly, supportive and approachable professional staff
A range of industry led workshops and briefs across the year delivered by professionals currently in the industry
Games Development success stories
The College also have great links with employers in the digital sector and Middlesbrough has become a hotbed for innovation in the games industry so I’m optimistic about my future career thanks to the amazing opportunities on offer.
Martin Wilkinson, HNC in Creative Media Production (Games Development)
It’s great that we have the opportunities to work with some of the experts in the industry and get hands-on experience.
Abbie Marshall, Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills
The variety of modules we study during the course has allowed me to broaden my skillet, which is great for my future and for my portfolio.
Ethan Munemo, Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills
Careers in Games Development
Potential salary
£66,659.48
Entry level salary
£22,574.91
Average salary
£40,377.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
37
Potential salary
£45,889.24
Entry level salary
£12,901.08
Average salary
£25,268.51
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£57,356.17
Entry level salary
£16,124.84
Average salary
£31,582.67
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Employers we work with
- Double11
- Next Gen: Skills Academy
- Microsoft
- Coatsink
- Ithica Films
- Wander Films
- Northern Film & Media
- Nitelites
- Silver Lining Animation
Games Development courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Industries – Games and Media Production) – Level 3
Access to HE
Part Time
|
1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
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Age Group:
(19+)
Creative Digital Production (Games/Media) – Level 3
Games Development
Full Time
|
2 Years
OCR
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Games, Animation and VFX Skills Extended Diploma – Level 3
Games Development
Full Time
|
2 Years
Aim Awards- Next Gen Skills Academy
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Games Development) – Level 4
Games Development
Higher Education
|
2 Years
Pearson
Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) – Level 5
Games Development
Higher Education
|
1 year
Pearson