Indie Games Development (Top-up)
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)Course Overview
Offered by University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), the BA (Hons) Indie Games Development (Top-up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The casual game market is booming. With the rise of mobile devices and next-gen consoles, there are more opportunities than ever for indie game developers to get their games in front of players. BA Hons Indie Game Development (Top-Up) is a program that will allow you to explore all elements of game creation and publishing as you develop skills that will give you opportunities to enter the Games Industry either through employment or business creation. Home/uk fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£7,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fee Information £7,400 Further Study The course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree to obtain a full honours degree
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,500 | £20,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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