Game Development with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Development with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Game Development course, with an integrated foundation year. Dive into the world of gameplay programming with engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine 4. Develop games for PC, mobile and PlayStation 4 from day one. Work in a simulated game studio environment by collaborating with talented games artists and acquire the skills to join the next generation of game developers.
This course equips you with the necessary technical skills to develop games both independently and within a multidisciplinary environment, backed by ind...
This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Game Development course, with an integrated foundation year. Dive into the world of gameplay programming with engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine 4. Develop games for PC, mobile and PlayStation 4 from day one. Work in a simulated game studio environment by collaborating with talented games artists and acquire the skills to join the next generation of game developers.<br/><br/>This course equips you with the necessary technical skills to develop games both independently and within a multidisciplinary environment, backed by industry standard practices. You will have the opportunity to develop games for platforms such as PC, mobile and console. With a focus on programming, you will become adept in games programming using industry relevant languages (e.g. C#, C++) and mathematical concepts through popular game engines such as Unity, and the Unreal Engine. Youll work with other students to develop games as part of a games studio environment, simulated in our specialised games lab.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Course Code
I601
Institution Code
S84
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
40
A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE or equivalent), including Math's and English Language at grade C or above. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Equival
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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