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Computer games testers play computer games to check they work, and find and record problems or ‘bugs’.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in computing games design programming.
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. For a degree you might need 2 to 3 A-Levels.
You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and a creative subject for A-Levels or a T Level.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
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With experience, you could become a quality assurance manager or move into games marketing. With further training, you could become a games designer, animator or developer.
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Exciting IT career opportunity! Frontline support for client requests, logging and resolving support calls, managing users and mobile devices, testing software and databases, proactive assistance to clients, continuous improvement culture. Apply now!
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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