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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Games Design and Development
Newcastle College University Centre
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Design and Development course at Newcastle College University Centre.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: II61
Here's what Newcastle College University Centre says about its Games Design and Development course.
Are you looking to develop core fundamental skills in games design and development? The FdSc Games Design and Development programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more. You will develop strong skills in a variety of disciplines, including games design, games art and games development, with many of your projects culminating in small games prototypes. On completion, you will be well suited to progress into industry, or further your undergraduate studies with our BSc (Hons) level 6 top-up programme. As part of our work ready guarantee you will have the opportunity to engage with industry practitioners through trips to conferences, expos and guest talks, alongside working on briefs provided by local studios. The course is designed for those who have successfully completed completed a level 3 qualification in Games Design, Games Development, Computer Science or other related subjects, and would like to develop a comprehensive understanding of games design and development. Upon completion, students can progress into games or computing employment or continue their studies with a BSc (Hons) top-up programme. This is a two-year course which will prepare you for the challenges and developments within the games industry.
Source: Newcastle College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Digital Technologies
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Year One: Design Fundamentals, Programming Fundamentals, 3D Asset Production, Games Engine Practice, Skills For Success, Vocational Skills Practice, Year Two: Prototyping and Mechanics Design, Serious Games Development, Animation for Games, XR Development, Pre-Professional Identity, Vocational Work Project.
How you will be assessed
Teaching and learning methods are widely varied including lectures, seminars, demonstrations and self-directed study. Assessment is carried out through written assignments, practical work, case studies, presentation and production portfolios
Newcastle College University Centre student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle College University Centre
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle College University Centre students who took the Games Design and Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
68%
low
Teaching on my course
68%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
71%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
65%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
67%
low
Learning opportunities
66%
low
Learning opportunities
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
69%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
66%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
64%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
49%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
60%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
75%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Games Design and Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Games Design and Development.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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