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Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
21/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2026-2027
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Course summary

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in computer games. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

Careers and opportunities
When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree where you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.

Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including Rockstar Games, Naughty Dog, Frontier, Cloud Imperium
Unity and Rare.

Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year
• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams
• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-games-technology?studyMode=4-years-with-foundation-year&startDate=september-2026#modules

Assessment method

You'll be assessed in a number of ways on your foundation year, including:

  • assignments
  • oral presentations
  • exams
  • lab reports
  • portfolio
  • court reports

Typically, you can expect to have two assessments per module.

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:
G453
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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:
G453
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

A level

32 tariff points at A level.

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma.

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

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

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

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 tariff points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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

32 points to include a Higher Level subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade E/2 or above.

T Level - Pass (D or E)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic59An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7272 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 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

The tuition fee above is for the Foundation Year which is taught at International College Portsmouth.

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

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