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Qualifications Skills STEM JOB PROFILES

Although you can become a games You will need to have: Civil Engineer
developer with any degree subject, • technical ability, in particular
employers often look for a degree, familiarisation with a range of
HND or foundation degree in: programming languages and/or
• computer games software packages
(development or design) • teamworking skills to liaise with other
• computer games programming developers and other teams involved
• computer science in making a game
• games technology • self-motivation and the ability to work
• mathematics independently on your own projects
• physics • a creative and innovative approach
to solving complex technical problems
• software engineering. • communication skills
If your work includes design as well
as development, a degree in a subject • flexibility to meet deadlines and
such as animation, interactive media, client requirements
games design and art or graphic • organisational skills to manage and
design may be useful. prioritise your workload effectively
With the increasing popularity of games • attention to detail
and advances in technology, the • a forward-thinking approach to
industry offers a range of opportunities, work and willingness to keep learning Civil engineers advise on the design, You may choose to specialise in a
but competition is intense at all levels and developing your skills development, and construction of certain area of civil engineering, such as:
and you’ll need to demonstrate a high • enthusiasm for and knowledge a range of projects in the built and
level of commitment and achievement. of the games industry. natural environment • buildings
• coastal and marine
As a civil engineer, you’ll ensure the • construction of dams and canals
safe, timely and well-resourced
completion of different projects. • environment
• geotechnical engineering
Liaising with clients, you’ll plan, manage,
design, and supervise the construction. • highways and transportation
You’ll work in a number of different settings • power
and, with experience, could run projects • rail
as a project manager. • structural work
• tunnelling
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• waste management
• water and public health.

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