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Programmers and software development professionals > Computer Games Designer
Computing, technology and digital
Computer games developers make games that can be played online, and on mobile phones, PCs and games consoles.
You could do a foundation degree or degree in:
You could do a college course, which may lead onto more advanced qualifications, such as a higher apprenticeship, or may even help you to get a trainee position with a company. Courses include:
You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and computing for A-Levels or a T level. You might also need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher national certificate or higher national diploma.
You could do a higher apprenticeship as a software developer or junior 2D artist.
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship. You might also need some A-Levels, or equivalent, to do a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You could start as a quality assurance (QA) tester if you have plenty of experience of game playing. You'll usually need an IT qualification or work experience. Employers will be interested in your talent and creativity. You may also find it helps to have A-Levels or a diploma in relevant subjects like computing or media production. You can create a portfolio of work or online demo to highlight your skills to potential employers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks could include:
With experience, you could become a senior developer, producer or technical director. If you develop your own successful game independently, you could increase your income significantly.
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