TIGA announces games education awards and course accreditation

The UK video games trade association, TIGA, has announced several developments regarding games education. The University of the West of England has received re-accreditation for its BSc (Hons) Games Technology course. The accreditation team noted the course’s focus on employability, its all-core module structure, and its emphasis on assessing the development process alongside final outcomes.

Additionally, TIGA revealed the winners of the 2026 Games Education Awards. Notable winners include Natalia Budzich from Manchester Metropolitan University as the Most Outstanding Graduate of the Year (Artist), Lewis Melia from the University of Staffordshire as the Most Outstanding Graduate of the Year (Audio), and Jools Davies as the Most Outstanding Graduate of the Year in Computer Games Technology.