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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I619
Games Development with STEM Foundation Year
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
67%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Games Development with STEM Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics for Science
Physics Fundamentals
Academic Writing and Communication
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Introduction to Programming Concepts
Laboratory and Practical Skills
Personal Development and Employability
Scientific Problem Solving
UCAS Code:I619
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC - DDD A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £28,500 | £36,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
67%Learning opportunities
68%Assessment and feedback
67%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
82%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
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