Games Design and Development
Barnsley College University CentreCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the FdA Games Design and Development at Barnsley College University Centre. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Games Design and Development Foundation Degree (FdA), subject to validation by Sheffield Hallam University, equips you with a wide range of conceptual, visual and technical skills for creating games, while exploring the rules, strategies and psychology that shape engaging gameplay experiences. You’ll develop game prototypes for AAA studios and other professional clients, gaining confidence in collaboration and working alongside industry experts. Based in one of the world’s largest Sony PlayStation equipped facilities, you’ll experiment with emerging technologies including VR, AR, XR and... Home/uk fees are £6,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£6,995
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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