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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: GDED

Games Development

Barnsley College University Centre
Barnsley, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£6,995Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Barnsley College University Centre, the HND Games Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Higher National Diploma in Game Development will develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the games sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. This programme will prepare you to move on to specific areas of game development at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. 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

Game Engine Fundamentals
3D Graphics and Animation
Game Design Principles
Programming for Games
Audio and Narrative Design
Project Management and Professional Practice
Games Industry Business and Ethics
Collaborative Game Development Project
UCAS Code:GDED
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
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