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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Indie Games Development course at Hopwood Hall College.
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A level
C,D,D
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,185 per year |
| Scotland | £6,185 per year |
| Wales | £6,185 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,185 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: IGD4
Here's what Hopwood Hall College says about its Indie Games Development course.
Unleash your creativity and turn your passion for gaming into a career with our Foundation Degree in Indie Games Development.
Designed to equip aspiring game developers with the technical skills, innovative mindset, and industry know-how needed to thrive in this exciting field, this two-year programme is your gateway to the world of Indie Game Design.
Over two years, you’ll master the complete game development pipeline, from concept to deployment, through a wide range of hands-on modules. You'll have the opportunity to explore your personal interests while building a strong foundation in industry-relevant skills.
You will have access to four industry standard PC gaming labs with facilities including; 86 game ready high spec PC’s, 3D printing, green screen, sound recording suite.
You are well supported with cutting edge industry software including Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, Marmoset, Zbrush, Substance Suite, and more.
This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in the Rochdale Town Centre of Greater Manchester.
Source: Hopwood Hall College
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree - FD
Department
Rochdale campus
Location
Rochdale Campus | Rochdale
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Graphic design
• Project management
• Computer games graphics
• Computer games
• Computer games design
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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