Many of our graduates become game designers, digital artists, web designers and coders. Some have also entered employment with media companies in areas such as sound and website production.
Other destinations include sales, marketing and public relations roles, often within IT or media companies or with retailers selling media-related products, as well as teaching.
xGenerating and articulating ideas
xCreativity and innovation
ÉProject management
}Collaboration and negotiation
ÄCommunication with teams and clients
&Working to tight deadlines
Do you see yourself setting up your own company? We have a significant history of success with supporting the formation of graduate companies and graduate employment within the broad field of digital art and technology. If you have a great business idea while you’re a student with us you can take advantage of The Cube, which offers advice, funding and support to businesses, freelancers and the self-employed, with services open to students from all schools at all levels of study, as well as graduates.
You have the opportunity to take an optional paid 48 week work placement that offers invaluable practical work experience. We recommended it because it not only enhances your final year of study but you are also more likely to receive project sponsorship and immediate employment with your placement company after you graduate. You will typically earn around £15,000-£20,000 pa (or more) during your placement year.
In addition to the placements offered by degree courses, it’s worth getting some relevant experience either through part-time, voluntary or holiday work.
Doing this in your first and second year can help you to beat the competition to secure the placement you want. You should also take time to develop your commercial awareness, network with potential employers, enter competitions and develop your portfolio.
