University for the Creative Arts
Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in computer games and animation at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in computer games and animation.

Overall student satisfaction
46 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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

BA (Hons) Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree.

The games industry is the fastest growing entertainment sector since the start of the 21st Century - global revenue is almost twice that of the film industry, with interactive digital experiences, from consoles and virtual reality (VR) to Smart TVs and mobile phones embedded in our everyday lives. On our BA (Hons) Games Design degree course at UCA Farnham, we’ll give you the skills to thrive in this exciting area of the creative industries.

You'll learn user-centred design across a multitude of media, from board and card games to pervasive mobile experiences and digital games. And you'll learn production methodologies and work in teams to develop many portfolio pieces as the course progresses. You’ll develop prototypes, learn about the business of games development and undertake trips to major industry events and expositions.

Throughout your time at UCA Farnham you can realise your full potential using our state-of-the-art facilities, with high-end PCs with Alienware towers, 4k dual screen monitors and Wacom Cintiq graphics tablets, all dedicated to games design, with software including Unity and Unreal games engines. In addition, there are sound production and Foley studios, pro tools software and a specialist library to utilise.

Related courses

  • BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art (with Integrated Foundation Year)
  • BA (Hons) Games Animation (with Integrated Foundation Year)
  • BA (Hons) Games Arts (with Integrated Foundation Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Games Development (with Integrated Foundation Year)

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 Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts

25% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Customer service occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Administrative occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for computer games and animation

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies. Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/ and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Games 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

Tuition Fees Games Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17500 year 1
International £17500 year 1

Additional fee information

Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:

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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 University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.

See all 6 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts

About University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.

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undergraduates:
5895
postgraduates:
1140
Total:
7035
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