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Games Design and Production with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Peel Park Campus
Course summary
The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.
This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and life as a student at Salford. You will then be in a strong position to progress onto your chosen degree pathway.
This is a shared Foundation Year across Art, Design and Media disciplines, and will give you a collaborative environment to explore ideas, take creative risks and become confident independent learners. You will be joining a thriving and creative community.
The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Games Design and Production course.
You will:
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develop your creative skills and academic confidence
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familiarise yourself with student life
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prepare to study on one of our degree programmes
This course is not open to international students.
Modules
**Foundation Year **
- Digital Media Applications
- Creative Methods
- Introduction to Creative Coding
- Creative Practice Major Project
- Introduction to the Creative Industries
Year 1
- Introduction to Programming
- Visual Arts
- Game Design Fundamentals
- Digital Graphics
- Entertainment Technologies
- Principles of Digital Game Design
Year 2
- Agile Production Management
- Digital Narrative Technologies
- Games Design Planning
- Games Design Prototyping
You will also choose one of the following two optional modules - Games Engine Programming
- Digital Environment Art
In addition, you will choose one of the below optional modules - Advanced Games Engine Programming
- Digital Character Art
Year 3
- Final Project Development
- Creative Portfolio
- Practice Based Dissertation
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Peel Park Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- G472
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- G472
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
64 points (minimum number of A2’s = 1
To include: Art & Design
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 64 points (relevant subject)
Scottish Higher
64 points including Art & Design
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
24 points including Art & Design
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
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.
- Data from:
- This course and 6 other computing (foundation only) courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BCC
- Highest grades
- DEE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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