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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: B017

Game Design and Development with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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5 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Game Design and Development with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary: - Study your foundation year, then progress to the full degree - Develop important business skills from the very first day. - Undertake applied projects and explore different ways of working. This foundation year has been designed to enhance your knowledge in advance of undergraduate study. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics and Numeracy
Business Fundamentals and Enterprise
Digital Design Essentials
Game Development Basics
Interactive Media Concepts
Professional Skills and Communication
Project-Based Learning and Practice
Creative Problem Solving and Innovation
UCAS Code:B017
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ 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

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£48,950

Home Student Fee

£18,000

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 — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£28,000
3 years£17,500£25,000£30,000
5 years£19,000£28,000£38,500

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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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: CAH11-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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
93%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University offers Game Design and Development with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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