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omputer Games graduates from Staffordshire University are
the most employable in Europe, a new industry report has
revealed.
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games
industry, has published a report about its accreditation program
which launched in 2015 to ensure universities and colleges produce graduates with
industry relevant skills.
Staffordshire University delivers 7 out of the 17 courses which have achieved
accreditation since the initiative began. These include:
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design
BEng (Hons) Computer Games Design
MEng Computer Games Design
BSc (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production
BEng (Hons) Computer Gameplay Design and Production
MEng Computer Gameplay Design and Production
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Programming
TIGA also revealed that Staffordshire University has the highest employment rate of
all the accredited programs with 67% of 2014/15 graduates from the BEng (Hons)
Computer Gameplay Design and Production degree securing jobs in the video
games industry.
Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said: “The UK needs its studios to be backed by
quality graduates from universities that know the current needs of the games
industry. To make that happen, collaboration between industry and educators is
essential.”
Dr. Bobbie Fletcher, Head of the Department of Games and Visual Effects,
added: “Employability is central to our vision and being recognized by TIGA
demonstrates this. It is so important to have strong links with industry to equip
graduates with the relevant skills.”
“We are delighted at the successes of our graduates. At Staffordshire University
we pride ourselves in saying, ‘we make people who make games.”
Anyone wanting to find out more about Computer Games courses at
Staffordshire University can book on to an Open Day here.