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Games Development

Gaming is not just a pastime for millions of people of all ages. It’s a huge industry calling for highly-skilled specialists who can create the software which makes it all happen.


Uxbridge College can train you in the field with expert lecturers and the chance to complete the coveted NextGen Skills Academy course in Games, Animation and VFX.

What we have to offer:

We have links with employers including Sony, Sky, Pinewood Studios and Escape Technology.

Our VFX course has been developed in conjunction with big names including Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft, Framestore, Double Negative, Blue Zoo and MPC.

Staff bring their industry experience into the classroom.

Our students have gone to universities including Bournemouth, University College London, University of Westminster, University of Greenwich, University of Hertfordshire and Staffordshire University.

You can choose between games design and games programming.

pdf Read about the work experience opportunity our students had at the Oscar winning VFX Studio - Industrial Light & Magic.  (238 KB)

Careers include:

Games design, programming IT systems development