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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W249

Game and Level Design with Foundation Year

Middlesex University
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BA (Hons) Game and Level Design with Foundation Year at Middlesex University. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course Summary The Game and Level Design BA at Middlesex University is a dynamic and hands-on programme designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving games industry. From the very first week, you will immerse yourself in the process of designing and creating games through a combination of digital and paper prototyping. Whether you're interested in crafting compelling narratives, developing innovative game mechanics, or mastering level design, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for a successful career in the games sector. International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, 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 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundation in Game Design Principles
Digital and Analogue Prototyping
Game Mechanics and Systems Design
Level Design and Environmental Storytelling
Narrative Design for Games
Player Psychology and User Experience
Game Production and Project Management
Industry Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:W249
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DE - CC

UCAS Points40

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,800

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Middlesex University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£25,500£33,000
5 years£22,000£31,000£41,500

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
£25,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
90%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
70%
Organisation and management
34%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
59%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Middlesex University

Middlesex University offers Game and Level Design with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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