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Ever wondered what someone who works in computer games does and how much they earn? Explore the occupations, job market, trends, and earning potential within the industry.
Careers in computer games
See how the market is growing and what jobs you can get in the sector
Olly Bennet, Cardboard Sword
How to get into the computer games industry
Graduate profiles
Hear from our graduates about studying at Teesside.
Ellen Dudley
- BA (Hons) Computer Games Art
Ellen works as a UI/UX artist for Playstation.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
Tom Craven
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming
Tom works for Snapchat in Soho London.
Since I’ve graduated I’ve worked at Amazon, Duco and Snap Inc – the company that owns Snapchat. I’ve been able to apply what I learned at Teesside University to each job.'
Study Computer Games
Teesside University enjoys an excellent reputation in the exciting field of computer games. Our courses cover all aspects of games development, ranging from the highly creative area of concept art to the technical discipline of games programming.
Games Animation and VFX courses
Open day talk
Computer games facilities
See the facilities you use when you study computer games at Teesside University
Destination Teesside
Maths4Uni
Develop your knowledge and understanding in maths and start your studies better prepared with our free online maths course.
Scholarships
We offer a generous funding package if you are a new full-time undergraduate student.
TUXtra
TUXtra is an integrated media publishing platform where you can view exciting and innovative television and radio broadcasting content from our digital studios, on-demand film, animation and documentaries, alongside online news, sport and other interactive content.
60-minute online engaging session
You explore careers in computer games and the progression routes from school, college and university. A live demonstration from one of our academics shows you the use of a games development tool that is used during the creation of a computer game. You see first-hand how a games student works as you watch the creation process.
The session ends with a Q&A session during which you can ask our panel of tutors, students, admissions staff and games experts with industry experience any questions you may have about your journey to the exciting world of computer games.