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 :
· 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 .