Games Tester
70AI USED FOR70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Games Tester
Games testers are the unsung heroes of the gaming industry, ensuring that every pixel and storyline is flawless before reaching the eager hands of players. In a world where gaming is a multi-billion-pound industry, their meticulous work directly impacts player experience and satisfaction, making them essential to game development teams across the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Games TesterAs a Junior Games Tester, you will assist in the testing process, focusing on identifying bugs and providing feedback. This entry-level position is ideal for those looking to break into the gaming industry.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Games TesterIn a Mid-Level position, you will take on more responsibility, including creating test plans and leading testing sessions. Your experience will allow you to mentor junior testers and contribute to project planning.£28,000 - £34,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Games TesterAs a Senior Games Tester, you will oversee the testing process, manage a team of testers, and liaise with upper management. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the quality assurance strategy for major game releases.£38,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree