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Bachelor of Games Design with Foundation Year

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Games Design with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Games Design with Foundation Year. Apply skills related to Four-year
full-time BA
Foundation year. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Indie studio founder
Games industry roles
Creative agencies
Branding
Charities
Arts
Education
PhD in Games Design
Teaching qualification

Curriculum

Four-year
full-time BA (Hons). Foundation year: Creative Arts and Industries
Creative Foundations - Design
The Power of Arts
Humanities and Education. Year 1: Understanding Games
Design
Art
and Technology for Games
Identifying your Games Practice. Year 2: Global Design Perspectives
Challenging Norms. Year 3: Advancing Games Practice
Experimental Studio
Games Futures.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Media
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.