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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I602

Computer Games Production with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England
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5 yearsDuration
£2,875Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Production with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in computer games. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready. You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. 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 a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Digital Game Design Fundamentals
Programming for Games Development
Academic Writing and Research Skills
3D Graphics and Visualisation
Game Development Mathematics
Team-Based Project Work
Professional Development and Workplace Skills
Introduction to Game Engines
UCAS Code:I602
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£2,875

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£14,375

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 — University of Portsmouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£20,000£26,500£35,000
5 years£24,500£33,000£43,500

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
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

55%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
30%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
84%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth offers Computer Games Production with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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