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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: I736
Computer Games Design
University of StaffordshireTamworth, England
2 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the FdSc Computer Games Design at University of Staffordshire. Based in Tamworth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. You will explore creative and technical aspects of games production, giving you a real insight into how to develop, produce and publish games titles. We work closely with industry partners to ensure the course content remains relevant and students have excellent networking opportunities. You will be using specialist game-ready PCs to develop your skills. Home/uk fees are £6,350 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 80% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Game Engine Fundamentals
3D Modelling and Animation
Game Design Principles
Interactive Narrative Design
Games Programming Essentials
Audio and Visual Production
Professional Game Development Practice
Industry Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:I736
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ 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
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,000
Home Student Fee
£6,350
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 Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
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▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
61%Learning resources
75%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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