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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2005
Total Students: 6,000 +
Main Campus Address
Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS, United Kingdom
Our BSc (Hons) Games Development course is perfect if you're seeking a career as a sought-after Technical Artist within the gaming industry.
This industry-focused degree course, taught in state-of-the-art facilities at UCA Farnham, is founded on the principles of User-Centred Design (UCD) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and you’ll learn how to consider the user throughout each stage of the game design and development process.
As you explore game design, you’ll have access to the very latest hardware and software – Alienware Aurora towers, 4k dual screens, RTX 2080 graphics cards and SSD HDs, with Unity and Unreal games engines for prototyping. As the course progresses, you’ll be able to test your games on the very latest Dev Kits, including those from Sony PlayStation, as part of the Sony PlayStation First Academic Development programme.
Bachelor's Degree
21 Days
Full-Time
60 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Not Available | |
sep 2024 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
The UK games industry is the fifth-largest in the world, with plentiful opportunities, particularly in London and the South East where almost half the market is based. According to the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, the games industry grew by 26 percent between 2017 and 2018, and 82 percent of games companies are looking to expand their workforce.
This course is uniquely focused towards producing graduates who are steering their careers towards being a Technical Artist working between both the artists, designers and programming teams.
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. |
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. |
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£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. |
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.
Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 17,500
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 17,500
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE
Work Permit:
Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 17,500
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE
Work Permit:
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Duration: 60 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 16,950
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE
Work Permit:
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