Apply for Skillset Accreditation of your Computer Games course

Skillset works with the computer games industry to accredit undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses that provide the best preparation for students to enter the industry.

Accredited courses bear the Skillset Tick, a kite mark of quality for the industry, an indication of quality assurance of the very best in training and education.

The aim of the accreditation scheme is to facilitate strong links between higher education institutions, the computer games industry and Skillset to ensure that:

• the courses remain relevant to the needs of the industry;
• the students develop the skills and knowledge the industry requires;
• and employers can rely on graduates of accredited courses to perform at the standard they expect.

Accreditation is awarded initially for three years.

How to apply for computer games course accreditation

1. To apply to have your institution's computer games course accredited, first of all read more about:

• The criteria and stages of accreditation
• The benefits of accreditation

2. Then, submit an expression of interest to Nicole Hay, Accreditation and Quality Manager, at nicoleh@skillset.org.

3. Then follow the relevant Accreditation Guidelines to complete the one of these application forms electronically, including any supporting information:

Undergraduate

Computer Games Accreditation Guidelines (Word: 57KB)

Computer Games Accreditation - Undergraduate Application Form: Tech Path 2010-11
(Word: 231KB)

Computer Games Accreditation - Undergraduate Application Form: Art Path 2010-11
(Word: 271KB)

Postgraduate

Postgraduate Accreditation Guidelines - Animation and Computer Games (Word: 262KB)

Computer Games Accreditation Postgraduate Application Form 2010 11
(Word: 242KB)

4. Submit the application on CD-Rom by post to the following address:

Nicole Hay | Accreditation and Quality Manager | Skillset | Focus Point | 21 Caledonian Road | London | N1 9GB

Skillset evaluates applications at assessment meetings that take place at the end of the autumn, spring and summer terms.

On receipt of your expression of interest, the Accreditation and Quality Manager will inform you of the prospective assessment meeting dates and timelines for the submission of your application.

If you have any questions about the accreditation process, please contact Nicole Hay at nicoleh@skillset.org.