The North East is fast becoming home to new media, games and interactive software companies.
Level up in a career in Games Development
With digital technology employment soaring, there’s never been a better time to start your career!
At MC Digital, you’ll learn in state-of-the-art games design and creative media studios with industry-standard software and hardware. As the only Next Gen college in the Tees Valley, we ensure our vocational qualifications are current and relevant through industry collaboration.
We offer innovative, practical courses with top-tier equipment, strong industry links, and expert tutors.
You may also join our elite MC Esports Academy. Selected students will take the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Esports alongside their full-time programme, equivalent to 4 A Levels over two years.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
Games design students have access to cutting-edge 3D design software, game engines, and virtual reality testing labs.
Our qualifications are developed with industry leaders like Blue Zoo, Double Negative, Microsoft, and Sony.
With various courses and levels available, students can advance into exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers.
Dedicated, friendly, supportive and approachable professional staff.
Industry-led workshops and briefs throughout the year, delivered by current professionals.
Games Development Success Stories
The College also have great links with employers in the digital sector and Middlesbrough has become a hotbed for innovation in the games industry so I’m optimistic about my future career thanks to the amazing opportunities on offer.
Martin Wilkinson, HNC in Creative Media Production (Games Development)
It’s great that we have the opportunities to work with some of the experts in the industry and get hands-on experience.
Abbie Marshall, Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills
The variety of modules we study during the course has allowed me to broaden my skillet, which is great for my future and for my portfolio.
Ethan Munemo, Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills
Careers in Games Development
Potential salary
£80,593.78
Entry level salary
£25,686.90
Average salary
£46,136.74
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
83
Potential salary
£40,385.42
Entry level salary
£13,972.44
Average salary
£23,875.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
6
Potential salary
£70,850.43
Entry level salary
£27,491.70
Average salary
£41,885.26
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£48,136.70
Entry level salary
£9,655.13
Average salary
£25,740.47
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
2
Potential salary
£61,070.11
Entry level salary
£16,875.33
Average salary
£32,656.44
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Employers we work with
- Double11
- Next Gen: Skills Academy
- Microsoft
- Coatsink
- Ithica Films
- Wander Films
- Northern Film & Media
- Nitelites
- Silver Lining Animation
Games Development courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Industries – Games and Media Production) – Level 3
Games Development
Part Time
|
1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
|
Age Group:
(19+)
BTEC National Extended Diploma in E-Sports – Level 3
Games Development
Full Time
|
2 Years
Pearson
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Creative Digital (Games) – Level 2
Games Development
Full Time
|
1 year
OCR
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Creative Digital Production (Games) – Level 3
Games Development
Full Time
|
2 Years
OCR
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Games, Animation and VFX Skills Extended Diploma – Level 3
Games Development
Full Time
|
2 Years
Aim Awards- Next Gen Skills Academy
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) – Full Time – Level 5
Games Development
Higher Education
|
1 year
Pearson