City of Liverpool College announces new partnership with global leader in games education

The City of Liverpool College is excited to announce a partnership with global leader in games education The Game Assembly (TGA) for an academic course that will provide students with internationally-renowned, industry-ready skills for a career in the games industry.

TGA approached the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) with a view to collaborating because of the city’s burgeoning status as a gaming industry hub. The City of Liverpool College was selected as the approved education provider from several institutions to deliver TGA’s high-quality training in the world-first collaboration.

Building on The City of Liverpool College’s reputation as an outstanding provider of adult education, TGA’s tutors will deliver project cycles that are interdisciplinary in nature and which involve collaboration and creation together.

The two-year higher education course has three specialist pathways – Game Programmer, Level Designer and Game Artist. TGA replicates the structure and expectations of a professional game studio, fostering a collaborative, industry-standard environment alongside peers from other disciplines. 

Per-Anders Ring, Head of Business and Product at TGA, said:

“We are very happy that TGA, which is ranked among the world’s top game development schools by The Rookies, is expanding to the UK with a new campus in Liverpool. Renowned for its industry-aligned education, TGA is strengthening its commitment to bridging the gap between aspiring game developers and top studios.”

At the end of each academic year, TGA will host a meet-and-greet session for employers and graduates, with the latter now having ready-made portfolios to show the former as they look to take their first steps into the industry. When these events take place in TGA’s home country Sweden, they have helped around 97% of graduates secure employment in the industry shortly after they have completed their course.

Elaine Bowker, principal and chief executive of The City of Liverpool College, commented:

“This collaboration is a fantastic example of the College’s status as an innovator in adult learning and strengthens our outstanding gaming offer. We know that more employers are looking for work-ready candidates with real world, technical experience, not just theory.

“We are proud that we work with industry to ensure we’re able to provide businesses with the skilled workers they need to help them grow. This global partnership is a shining example of our commitment to this vision, and we are looking forward to welcoming the gaming talent of the future,” she added. 

Jamie Brayshaw, Chair of GameChangers, said:

“We’re excited to welcome TGA into the Liverpool City Region, strengthening an already thriving talent pipeline in Merseyside.

“We look forward to working with TGA as the newest members of GameChangers , the city region’s growing network of 30+ connected companies including games studios, educators, skills providers and community organisations — all working together to drive meaningful change and create career opportunities for young people in Liverpool.

“Together, we can support the next generation of games talent entering the industry and expand our initiatives to build upon the collective impact we’ve demonstrated in our Year One impact report,” he continued.

Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, commented:

“The gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, and we want the Liverpool City Region to tap into that success.

“This partnership between The City of Liverpool College and TGA is a turning point for our area—offering world-class, industry-focused education that will equip local people with the skills they need to secure high-quality jobs in this thriving sector.

“By attracting global leaders like TGA to our region, we’re cementing our reputation as a hub for gaming innovation—creating new opportunities, supporting jobs, and driving growth across the city region.”

Cllr Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Growth and Development, said:

“This unique partnership with the City of Liverpool College is exactly what the city needs, connecting our academic institutions with high growth industries. This collaboration with our gaming sector will only serve to enhance our skills infrastructure and build greater connections to ensure the city is in lockstep with industry tech and trends.

“The addition of TGA is part of a mosaic of support for businesses that will enable the continued growth and sustainability of one of our priority sectors. It’s important in the context of the impact that technologies such as AI will have but it also ensures that our companies and their workforces remain at the cutting edge. That’s a win-win which will further strengthen Liverpool’s standing as a world leading Games hub and future-proof our digital and creative economy.,” he added.

More details on the course ahead of its closing date for applications in April can be found on the The Game Assembly website.

To view the range of courses on offer at The City of Liverpool College website.