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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: II61

Games Design and Development

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the FdSc Games Design and Development at Newcastle College University Centre. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Are you looking to develop core fundamental skills in games design and development? The FdSc Games Design and Development programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more. You will develop strong skills in a variety of disciplines, including games design, games art and games development, with many of your projects culminating in small games prototypes. 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.

What You'll Learn

Game Design Fundamentals
Games Programming Essentials
3D Graphics and Visualisation
Game Art and Assets
Interactive Narrative Design
Games Engine Development
Project-Based Game Prototype
Professional Practice in Games
UCAS Code:II61
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£26,000

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 — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£20,000£24,500£32,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

95%Working
5%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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
54%
Learning resources
68%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

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