Computer Games Design (with Foundation)

Why a Foundation Year?
An integrated foundation year is an additional introductory year at the start of your degree. It’s ideal if you don’t meet the entry requirements or are returning to education. Alongside an introduction to your subject, you’ll develop key study, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills to build confidence and prepare you for degree-level study.

Why Computer Games Design?

Our Computer Games Design degree prepares you for a career in game creation across console, desktop and mobile, from 3D modelling and level design to UX, animation and technical design.

You’ll build creative and technical skills using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity and Adobe Creative Cloud. Through rapid prototyping, agile workflows and playtesting, you’ll take ideas from concept to fully playable games in collaborative teams.

Work alongside programmers and artists on projects from indie titles to large-scale game experiences, using cutting-edge facilities including VR, motion capture, HoloLens, photogrammetry and Sony and Nintendo development kits.

Teaching combines lectures, workshops and seminars to build confidence and industry readiness. In your second year, the Professional Awareness module strengthens your CV, portfolio and interview skills, with opportunities for contractor-style work. You may also take a placement year with partners such as Unity, Dyson, Meta, Rebellion, Sumo Digital and Flix Interactive. Graduates progress into roles such as game designers, 3D artists, UI designers, technical artists and VFX specialists.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847.Alongside strong support, guest speakers, networking events, and industry partnerships will help prepare you for life after graduation, whether entering your chosen career or progressing to further study.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).

UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study, with courses at UoG designed in collaboration with industry partners and shaped by the professional expertise of academic staff. Upon completion of the course, students are well prepared for a range of careers, including entrepreneurship, general management trainee roles, or founding their own business ventures, ready to make an impact in the business world.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, UoG offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14