London South Bank University

Game Design and Development (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Laying the groundwork for success in the gaming industry Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. If you’re passionate about working in the tech sector but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for our Games Design and Development BA (Hons) degree, then this course is for you. The Foundation Year is your opportunity to step into Higher Education while building the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to succeed.

In just one year, we’ll help you gain a solid foundation and get ready to take on our Games Design and Development degree. We’ve designed the Foundation Year to give you a well-rounded start, with exciting new topics in technology, communicating ideas, and collaborative real-world projects - all building the strong foundations you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-moving gaming industry.

Key highlights

  • Foundation Year builds confidence, skills and knowledge for degree study
  • Progression route onto the full Games Design and Development degree
  • Foundation topics cover technology and communicating ideas
  • Collaborative real-world projects from the first year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — 64 UCAS points Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff .

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000
  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Game designer
  • Game developer
  • Games programmer
  • Level designer
  • Technical designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £20,780

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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