Overview

In this BA in Computer Games Design with Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton you will study theories of game design, research and ideas generation, concept design, level design & development, character design, 3D modelling & texturing, environmental design, audio design for games, animation and interaction design through visual and nonvisual coding.

Key facts

You will have the opportunity to experiment with Virtual Reality and motion capture technology as part of your projects.

Throughout your study, we will encourage you to develop the ability to be reflective and critical about the game industry and about your own work. We will prepare and support you for getting a job in the industry and self-employment.

You will be guided and supported by a friendly and highly experienced professional educators. We have a track record of high student satisfaction rate about their teaching and learning experience on our course.

We will treat you with care and respect while giving you the individualised attention and support that you need. We always see you as a student not a ‘customer’.

What's unique about this course?

Tailored foundation year to build core creative and technical skills

Smooth transition into full degree programme

Supportive learning environment for those new to game design

Opportunity to explore various aspects of game creation before specializing

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Level Design

Games Design in Context

Games Design Strategy and Process

Interactivity For Games

Visual Development

3D Production

Advanced Level Design

Audio for Games Design

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A-levels: Grade profile of DD

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)

BTEC: Grade profile of PPP

T-Level: Pass grade with a core component profile less than C.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology- grade P

Other: We also consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points from prior level 3 qualifications. If you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience, please make sure you outline this experience within your personal statement. This can be assessed through an alternative assessment route such as an academic essay.

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Tuition Fees

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15995 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

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