To study computer science, you need strong mathematical and analytical skills.
These will be developed and harnessed throughout your degree,
but you will also need to demonstrate your strength in this area when applying. Essentially, data analysts scrutinize information, interpreting the meaning and significance of the numbers. To perform this analysis,
data analysts use advanced computerized modelling to gather data.
These skills are highly valuable across a wide range of sectors such as: Banking Universities Consultancies Insurance Marketing Pharmaceutical companies IT firms Media Average salary* (per year) for a data analyst:
Entry level: GBP 23,000-25,000 Graduate schemes:
GBP 25,000-30,000 A few years’ experience:
GBP 30,000-35,000 Consulting positions:
GBP 60,000+ *UK Graduate Prospects 2020 Game designer
Combine your analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with your creativity
and innovation as a game designer. In this role, you will be responsible for
bringing a game to life, either based on your own idea or someone else’s.
It is recommended that you gain a degree in computer science for this
occupation as you need advanced programming and analytical skills.

As a graduate, you will also need to build a portfolio of work to show
future employers. You can gain this experience through internships,
graduate schemes and temporary placements at design studios.
Popular game designers include: Nintendo Sony Microsoft Electronic arts Epic games