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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Design with Integrated Foundation Year

Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 16,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS, United Kingdom

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Design with Integrated Foundation Year

Program Overview

Learn how to shape and enhance a player's gaming experience and fully develop exciting ideas on our holistic BA (Hons) Games Design degree course at UCA Farnham.

The role of the games designer is central to the development of any game – it's designers that create the rules, systems and mechanics that form the centre of any gaming experience. You’ll learn to prototype games using games engines, develop design documentation, conduct research, and create experiences. This course is all about developing your ideas, nurturing your creativity, and giving you the skills to make your concepts a reality.

You’ll be supported along the way by a team of lecturers with a wealth of industry experience at AAA games studios, and, since the course is aligned to the most prestigious developers and publishers, you’ll be fully prepared to start your career right after graduation.

Integrated Foundation Year
UCA’s Integrated Foundation Year is designed to give you the skills you’ll need to start your degree in the best possible way – with confidence, solid knowledge of creative practice, study skills and more.

You’ll explore a range of creative techniques and develop your portfolio, with your chosen subject in mind. We’ll work with you throughout the year to ensure you’re on the right track and give you the tools to achieve your highest potential on your degree.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 72.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
With the UK games market being the fifth largest in the world and growing at a record pace, career routes are plentiful in the computer games industry. Graduates can look to join the industry in a number of different roles.

These can include:

Level designer
Cinematic games designer
Character designer
Games design and development
VR games designer
Rendering programmer
AI designer

Scholarships

International Scholarships and Discounts 2024/2025

Type	Value	Courses	Eligibility	Criteria of Award
Early-bird Reduction (Unlimited)	£1,200 fee reduction for the first year	All full-time courses including PhD	All international offer holders	Deposit paid in full by the last day of April (September start date) or October (January start date) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarship (350 scholarships)	£3,000 fee reduction for the first year	All full-time courses including PhD	All international offer holders	Academic and creative excellence, IELTS 6.0/6.5 (UG/ PG), deposit paid in full by the last day of June (September start date) or November (January start dates) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment.
UCA Creative Europe Scholarship (Unlimited)	Fee reduction to the equivalent of home student fee for duration of the course	All full-time courses including PhD	All applicants who are resident in the European Union	The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.
UCA Creative Development Scholarship (Unlimited)	£3,000 fee reduction for the first year	All full-time courses including PhD	All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria).	All applicants who are residents of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
	£3,000 fee reduction for the first year	All full-time Design Programmes, Pathways and PhD	All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria).	All applicants who are residents of Nigeria and Ghana AND a deposit of £5,500 prior to CAS insurance AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of the second instalment.
	£4,500 fee reduction for the first year	All full-time courses including PhD	All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria).	All applicants from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei or Timor-Leste AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance.
UCA Excellence Scholarship (Unlimited)	£2,000 fee reduction for second year and third year (2:2 and above)	All full-time UG courses	All international offer holders	You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in your previous year of study
Pathways to Degree (Unlimited)	If you received a fee reduction for your Integrated Foundation or Integrated Pre-masters, you will receive £3,000 fee reduction again in the following year of study	All full-time degree courses	All international offer holders	You will need to successfully complete and pass in your previous year of study
UCA International PhD Scholarship	£5,000 fee reduction for the 1st year, £3,000 fee reduction for year 2 and 3	All full-time PhD courses	All international students	The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.