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Foundation of Game Design and Development

London South Bank University

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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London South Bank University campus

About the program

A certificate from game design fundamentals through implementation in an industry-standard engine.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Game Design and Development and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Game industry
  • Education and interactive design

Curriculum

  • Required courses are game design fundamentals
  • Game development fundamentals and advanced game development
  • Plus 3-5 semester hours from media studies
  • Narrative development
  • Game frameworks or 3D character courses
  • For 12-14 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • Plus the course tariff (for example 64 UCAS points for foundation-year entry); International equivalents of Level 3 qualifications are accepted; English language test required.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications or international equivalent (country pages); GCSE Maths grade 4 or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 169
  • Duolingo Not published

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • And completed application materials.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines at lsbu.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply. Apply with the LSBU Online Application Form (up to two courses)
  3. Or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Upload qualifications
  4. English test result and supporting documents. The International Admissions Team reviews the file and emails a decision
  5. Considering immigration history for a Student visa. Accept the offer and pay the deposit by the stated date. Receive the CAS
  6. Then apply for the UK Student visa with UKVI-compliant bank statements and a TB certificate if applicable. Attend International and University Welcome Week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,880 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£13,410 GBP

Program details

CampusSouthwark Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computer Science and Digital Technologies
DepartmentComputing and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240,480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteLSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.