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Game Design and Development
FdA · 2 Years · Full-time · 07/09/2026 · UndergraduateCity of Portsmouth College
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City of Portsmouth CollegeCourse summary
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City of Portsmouth College
Study options
- FdA • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 07/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I625
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- City of Portsmouth College
- Campus Code:
- P
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I625
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- City of Portsmouth College
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in art, design, creative computing or graphic arts is required.
A level
80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in art, design, creative computing or graphic arts is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Must be in an art, design, creative computing, or graphic arts subject.
Access to HE Diploma
80 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Must be in an art, design, creative computing, or graphic arts subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
80 Tariff points to include 2 Advanced Highers, to include a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
24 points from the IB Diploma, to include a Higher Level in a relevant subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
80 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level in relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
80 tariff points from Higher Level subjects, to include a relevant subject.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 38, to include a Principal Subject in a relevant subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
T Level
Pass (C or above in the core) - Merit
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Applicants without a relevant subject or experience will be asked to provide a portfolio in support of their application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | N/A | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | N/A | |
| IELTS (Academic) | N/A | |
| PTE Academic | N/A | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | N/A | |
| Trinity ISE | N/A |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6525 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6525 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6525 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6525 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6525 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6525 | Year 1 |
| International | £17900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Please check the course page on our website for the most up to date fee information.
All fees are subject to annual increase.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
This course takes place at
City of Portsmouth CollegeCity of Portsmouth College
City of Portsmouth College
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Course contact details
University Admissions Centre
Email:admissions@port.ac.uk
Phone:023 9284 5566
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