Video Game Design with Foundation Year
Birmingham City University
Video Game Design with Foundation Year
Course Summary
Our BA (Hons) Video Game Design with a Foundation Year* undergraduate degree course responds to the growing and innovative sector by developing skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduates ready to succeed in the field. Interactive Entertainment and Video Games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment locally in the Midlands, nationally and globally.
This three-year course gives you a guaranteed video game development placement in our in-house studio. The work-place simulation approach of our department has been championed by the influential 2009 Livingstone, Hope Next Gen Report which cited us as a national best practice example for developing new talent for the games industry.
What's covered in the course?
The course focuses on digital media asset production and communication. You will gain a grounding within the industry's design and production principles while developing your creative and teamwork skills.
Building upon your design and production skills, in the second year you will be tasked with a specific role within our in-house game development studio over the summer term. This work experience gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and professional practices you've learnt on the course in a safe and supportive environment.
Throughout the course you will be provided with a structured programme of learning, in line with your chosen specialism of video game design and production. The course culminates with a project you define yourself which targets a specific subsector of the video games industry.
So, by the time you graduates, you'll have tangible games development studio experience under your belt, ready to launch your dream career as a games developer.
Why choose us?
During the three-year course you’ll work on a number of live projects with major industry partners. You’ll learn a range of skills relevant and appropriate for careers in video game development specialising in design and production within fields such as component game design and project management. You will be well placed to be able to move into employment, or further study.
*Subject to approval - the content of this course has been refreshed and updated to make sure you graduate with the skills employers need in an ever-changing job market. Our quality control experts are currently reviewing the content and we anticipate receiving formal approval shortly.
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How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code: 1144
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: Parkside Building Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Achieve a minimum of 80 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades CDDDD is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 80 pts
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3.
Information, Communication Technology and Business subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Achieve a minimum of 80 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied for
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB Diploma will be accepted
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level Maths, grade 5 or above from the IB Diploma will be accepted
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 80 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include English Language and Maths taken at either Ordinary Level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level minimum grade H1/H7 (or A-D / A1-D3 up to and including 2016
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 80 pts
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | overall with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| International | 13200.0 | Year 1 |
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Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
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Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU