Blackpool and the Fylde College
Software Engineering (Game Development) FdSc
Blackpool and the Fylde College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Software Engineering (Game Development) FdSc at Blackpool and the Fylde College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29821 £25150 £29857
25-75 percentile range £24771 - £35770 £18886 - £32933 £21689 - £41100

Course Description

If you have a passion for video games then you will have some idea of how big the market is and what an appetite it has for innovation.

In this fast-moving environment, it is obviously important that we remain at the cutting edge of the latest innovations. That's why our curriculum is continually evolving with input from our employer partners to ensure our programme stay industry relevant so that you have the skills to compete for the very best roles.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

from any level 3 Computing, Computer Science, or Technology qualification.

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Software Engineering (Game Development), FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Software Engineering (Game Development) FdSc

England UK £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Blackpool and the Fylde College

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is an institution offering both further and higher education in the seaside town of Blackpool, England. B&FC works from a total of four distinct campuses, with each location offering different facilities, services, and programmes. When students aren’t busy with their assignments, a popular way to relax here is by spending some time on the seafront, either on the beach or in the town’s famous Pleasure Beach theme park.

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