Games, Design and Animation with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Games, Design and Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in computer games and animation
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £23000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £30000 | £15500 - £27500 | £20000 - £35500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of computer games and animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21871 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18889 - £24995 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
On this exciting course you will be encouraged to showcase your creativity as you learn to make the visual and interactive elements of games. Specialised teaching, focused on game design and animation, will help prepare you for a career in the growing and fast-paced games industry.
As well as the key artistic and practical skills required by employers in this industry, you will explore new ways of interacting with computers and experiencing games. You will learn about the practical and theoretical aspects of creating, analysing and enjoying games. In addition, the course will give you a foundation in the history and future of games, looking at play as art, entertainment, a form of communication and an engaging storytelling medium.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Games, Design and Animation with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games, Design and Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London
| 40% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Games, Design and Animation with 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 and Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13250 | year 1 |
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, 2024
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 of West London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of West London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #52
- #61
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
Student composition of University of West London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10495
- postgraduates:
- 1615
- Total:
- 12110
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
