Falmouth University
Game Development: Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Game Development: Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in computer games and animation at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in computer games and animation.

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of computer games and animation

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23390 £20411 £24692
25-75 percentile range £19866 - £26906 £14825 - £25703 £18756 - £32023

Course Description

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level.

If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you.

These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study.

This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities.

Master game development skills while specialising in your chosen discipline. On this Game Development degree, you'll gain technical, creative and professional skills within an environment built to mirror a real games development studio.

In preparation for a career in this ever-evolving industry, you’ll collaborate in multi-skilled teams to develop your own games from day one – learning how different specialisms work together, how to operate effectively within a team and how to develop the role you play. You'll be studying at the No. 1 university for game design in England according to the Princeton Review, 2023.

You will:

Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism

Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments

Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects

Go on to study your chosen course specialism at degree level

Build your own games from day one and have the opportunity to establish your own company in your third year

Work in one of the largest and best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any university in the UK

Learn in a department dedicated to gaming and be surrounded by people working in all aspects of the industry

Develop a multidisciplinary approach, using Unity and Unreal to touch upon all aspects of game creation

Engage with industry via our Guest Speaker programme and annual Games Expo

Have the flexibility to change your area of specialism based on your skills and interests

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Game Development: Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

26% Sales occupations
17% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
15% Media Professionals
7% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
6% Librarians and Related Professionals
6% Teaching Professionals
4% Administrative occupations
4% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
4% Finance Professionals
2% Caring personal services

****Foundation Year:**** **Assessments are 100% coursework based** Assessment will take place at the end of each module, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio and a reflective journal. **Progressing in your specialism** Students studying on courses with an Integrated Foundation Year must successfully complete and pass all foundation modules before they can progress to the next stage of their course. ****Your specialism:**** **Teamwork features heavily to reflect the industry** **Game making is the primary form of assessment** **Continuous assessment with no formal examinations** **Visual, verbal and written assignments** **Portfolio of project work**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for computer games and animation

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Trinity ISE

A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.

Cambridge English Advanced

A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required

PTE Academic 55

A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Game Development: Design with Integrated Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games Programming”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Penryn Campus
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