Overview

This Games Design with Integrated Foundation Year degree from University of Cumbria is all about the art and design work related to video games, creating storyboard concepts and turning them into playable prototypes. You’ll gain the skills to compete in this growing industry.Industry-standard 3D and games engine software will help you develop essential skills including drawing, modelling, texturing and using the games engine. Our dedicated arts campus will allow you to mix with other creatives, allowing you to work on joint projects and develop your own network of creative practitioners.

On this course you will...

Have access to dedicated Games Design labs with industry-standard software, providing a friendly, collegiate, and supportive environment.
You learn games specific topics like drawing & concept art, character design, environment design, 3D modelling, texturing, level design, and game theory.
Have the opportunity to take a range of trips outside of the lab to gain inspiration and improve creative thinking. In previous years they have included games expo – EGX and Develop: Brighton.
Take part in our annual Game Jam that culminates in an award ceremony featuring Industry experts as judges and delivering a keynote lecture.
Develop a wide range of transferable digital skills allowing you to take up a number of internships during your studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media in Context
Professional Practice
Media Narratives
Published Media Products
Drawing for Gaming
Creative Technologies for Game Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: A
T-levels: P (D or E) All subjects are accepted however we do recommend the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course.
Access to HE: 45 Credits at Pass.
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: D
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: PPP
Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points.
Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points.
Other experience: Pearson Level 3 National Diploma MP.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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