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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year
Southampton, Solent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year course at Southampton, Solent University.
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A level
D,D
From a minimum of two completed A levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Southampton, Solent University. These students are taking Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | E |
| Biology | B |
| Business Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: IG60
Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year course.
If you’re looking to study a computer games or digital arts degree, but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, this foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress onto one of our related industry-focused undergraduate degrees.
You’ll cover key subject areas such as game art, game design, animation, CGI, VFX and code, and work on exciting practical projects designed to help you learn key digital design skills. You’ll also be supported to develop key transferable skills in preparation for your degree level studies.
To aid study, you’ll have full access to Solent’s industry-standard facilities, including specialist labs and high-end dual computers equipped with industry software such as 3ds Max, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Unreal Editor and Unity.
You will be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge.
Learn from staff who are experts in their field and who have vast industry experience.
What does this course lead to? This foundation year will help you build the relevant skills and knowledge to enter onto one of our related degree programmes. This can lead to a career in the multi-billion pound games industry in areas such as video game studios and art production, to film and animation studios.
Who is this course for? Solent’s Foundation Year in Digital Arts is intended for students without the required UCAS points for direct entry. This could be mature students returning to education, students without the required qualifications, or students looking to change career path after completing further education qualifications.
Source: Southampton, Solent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Film and Media
Location
Main Site | Southampton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £19,081 per year |
The modules you will study
FOUNDATION MODULES Digital Art Design Digital Art Industries Digital Art Projects Digital Art Discovery Digital Art Final Project Digital Art Portfolio
On successful completion of this foundation year, you will automatically progress onto Year 1 of the BA (Hons) Computer Games (Art) course where you will study the following modules:
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Game Art Assets Game Art Engines Digital Visuals Game Art Environments Game Art Actors Collaborative Games Development
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Game Are Pipelines Animation Technology Technical Art Photogrammetry
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Procedural Methods Digital Character Producing Games Virtual Production
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Production Brief Pre-Production Professional Engagement Final Major Project
YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Studio Practice Technical Creature Art Image and Truth Virtual Fashion
How you will be assessed
All modules are assessed by coursework as this is the most appropriate for pedagogical approach, learning outcomes, skills required and design studio practice.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Southampton, Solent University
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 Southampton, Solent University students who took the Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
81%
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Teaching on my course
81%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
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Organisation and management
78%
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Organisation and management
78%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
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How well organised is your course?
74%
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Learning resources
80%
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Learning resources
80%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
72%
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Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Southampton, Solent University graduates who took Computer Games (Art) with Digital Arts Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
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