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Game Programming with Foundation Year

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Millennium Point
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Do you aspire to be a master game programmer? Our BSc (Hons) Game Programming course is designed to propel you into the dynamic world of game development. Immerse yourself in our advanced game programming labs, equipped with the latest software and hardware, including high-performance PCs and VR development kits.

This course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas like AI, mobile and console game development, and graphics programming. Collaborations with industry giants and proximity to game studios provide unparalleled networking opportunities and insights into real-world applications. Get ready to make your mark in the gaming industry, showcasing your skills in prestigious competitions like the Global Game Jam.

Our facilities are specifically designed to provide a real-world gaming development environment. You will have access to cutting-edge game development PCs and console development platforms. We emphasise hands-on learning with tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom game engines developed in-house. The course also fosters a practical understanding of hardware used in game development, from mobile devices to high-end gaming consoles.

Through our partnerships with leading technology companies and game development studios, you will have the unique opportunity to work on collaborative projects, gaining invaluable industry experience. These collaborations enable you to stay ahead of technological trends and learn directly from experts in the field.
Foundation Year

This Foundation Year provides an additional year of study designed to strengthen your creative, technical and academic foundations, giving you the confidence and skills needed to progress successfully onto your chosen degree.

You’ll learn in a supportive, energetic environment where you can broaden your knowledge, develop practical skills and explore your creativity through a variety of projects. These activities are designed to build your academic ability, enhance your professional communication skills and encourage you to experiment beyond your current creative experience.

Throughout the year, you’ll take on projects that challenge you to think differently, helping you expand both your technical capabilities and your critical understanding.

After successfully completing the Foundation Year, you’ll also have the flexibility to switch to a related undergraduate degree if you decide to take your studies in a new direction.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Millennium Point

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 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:
1281
Institution code:
B25
Campus name:
Millennium Point
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
1281
Institution code:
B25
Campus name:
Millennium Point
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
80 points

A level
CDD

A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

80 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3

Scottish Higher

80 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

80 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

80 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Scottish Advanced Higher

80 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Pass overall (C or above on the core). All subjects considered

Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS tariff points

NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS tariff points

WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.
If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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