Computer games testers play computer games to check they work, and find and record problems or ‘bugs’.
£15,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays as customers demand
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in:
You'll usually need:
You could take a college course, which may help you to get a job as a junior tester. Courses include:
You may need:
You could complete a software tester higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could contact games companies about part-time or short-term work experience opportunities.
You'll need good technical skills and an in-depth understanding of different game platforms and quality assurance processes.
Some games companies release test versions of games for the public to try. Going to games events and joining industry forums are good ways to hear about these and other opportunities. They're also useful for making contacts with people working in the industry, who may help you to find work.
You'll find more advice about working in gaming from ScreenSkills.
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You'll need:
In this role you could be:
You could work in a creative studio or in an office.
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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