Game Design and Development FdA

    Game Design and Development FdA

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,072 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Game Design and Development FdA

    About

    If you’re passionate about creating games – not just playing them – and want to take your first steps toward a career in the games industry, our Foundation Degree (FdA) in Game Design and Development is the perfect starting point.

    As a budding game developer, you’ll explore the art, design, and technology behind games, building the skills to bring your ideas to life. Whether your interests lie in 3D modelling, digital art, storytelling or coding, this course provides a solid foundation for you to develop your creative and technical ability.

    You'll study at City of Portsmouth College, one of our partner colleges, while benefiting from the award-winning expertise of the University of Portsmouth, an industry-recognised leader in games education. As a University of Portsmouth student, you’ll also have access to our support and facilities, including the University Library with its multimedia software and social learning spaces.

    When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to step into professional game development, or pursue further study, with the opportunity to progress to the University of Portsmouth for a full degree in Computer Games Art or Computer Games Design.

    Please note this course isn’t currently open to EU or International students.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    FdA Game Design and Development entry requirements

    Typical offers

    • A levels - CDD
    • UCAS points - 80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
    • T-levels – Pass (C or above in the core) - Merit
    • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - MMP (Must be in an art, design, creative computing, or graphic arts subject.)
    • International Baccalaureate - 26 (from the IB Diploma, with a Higher Level in a relevant subject.)

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    Selection process

    A relevant subject or experience in art, design, creative computing or graphic arts is required. Applicants without a relevant subject or experience will be asked to provide a portfolio in support of their application.

    For details on building a portfolio

    See our guidance

    We look at more than just your grades

    While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

    Explore more about how we make your offer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,072 / year(s)
    Game Design and Development FdA
    University of Portsmouth
    University of Portsmouth
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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