Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Spend the first year learning the fundamentals of computer science and finding out what your passions are and where your talents lie Learn in our state-of-the-art-facilities including our XR (cross-reality) lab Gain both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills you need to develop first-rate games Choose to take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV and broaden your professional networks Benefit from the flexibility of transferring to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 72 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | DDD |
| T Levels | Pass |
| BTEC | MMP |
| GCSE | 4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Fees
International students: £17,500 per year
UK students: £9,535 per year
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026
Campus
- Derby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
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