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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: I656
Computer Games Design with Animation
University of StaffordshireBurton upon Trent, England
2 yearsDuration
£6,350Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FdSc Computer Games Design with Animation at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Burton upon Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our foundation degree combines technical and artistic skills, making you highly sought after within the industry. You will devise 3D character models, get them to move around using body mechanics, and equip them with props, vehicles and weapons. Whether creating a desert, street, castle or spaceship as a backdrop, you’ll also master game environments. 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
3D Character Modelling and Rigging
Body Mechanics and Character Animation
Game Environment Design and Creation
Introduction to Game Design Principles
Real-Time Animation in Game Engines
Props
Vehicles and Asset Creation
Fundamentals of Programming for Games
Games Industry Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:I656
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
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
56%Learning resources
84%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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