BA (Hons) Game Design with Foundation Year

The University of Wolverhampton offers one of the UK's most established and well-equipped environments for game design education. Within our Screen School in the School of Creative Industries, you’ll study in an environment that mirrors professional studio culture and fosters real-world collaboration. 

  

Our facilities include: 

  

• Top-class game design labs with specialist workstations and dual-screen set-ups 
• Pen and touch-screen technology identical to that used in major games studios 
• Full-body motion capture suites for character animation and performance 
• Immersive XR and camera tracking tech for next-generation game experiences 
• Access to professional 3D modelling, sculpting and animation software 
• Dedicated team of lecturers and technicians with industry experience 
• Opportunities for cross-course collaboration with animation, film, and sound students 

  

The facilities are designed not just to teach, but to simulate the actual creative environments found in the industry - preparing you for freelance, studio or entrepreneurial roles with confidence. 

Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong portfolio of technical, artistic and production skills, tailored to the evolving demands of the game and interactive media industries. You’ll graduate with: 

  

• 3D modelling, digital sculpting and animation techniques 

• Level and environment design skills using professional game engines 

• Ability to prototype and develop gameplay using agile workflows 

• Experience in using immersive and XR tools for game and experience design 

• Creative storytelling and concept development 

• Strong problem - solving and iteration strategies 

• Technical knowledge of software/hardware pipelines in game production 

• Collaboration, communication and project management capabilities 

• A professional portfolio/showreel ready for employers or independent practice 

  

With these skills, you’ll be ready to shape the future of game design and screen media - whatever direction your creative journey takes. 

Key Entry Requirements 

Either: 

• A-levels: Grade profile of DD 
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)
• BTEC: Grade profile of PPP 
• T-Level: Pass grade with a core component profile less than C.  
• Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required. 
• UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology- grade P
• Other: We also consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points from prior level 3 qualifications. If you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience, please make sure you outline this experience within your personal statement. This can be assessed through an alternative assessment route such as an academic essay. 

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements will be shortlisted for a Portfolio Review. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide a satisfactory reference.

 

Progression Information: 

Applicants who successfully complete the foundation year programme can progress onto Level 4 of this course area, you will not be required to reapply or reinterview. 

If you complete this foundation year programme and decide you wish to change your degree subject, you will be required to apply again through UCAS and take part in the course specific interview and selection process for this new course area.  

 

Graduate Success - Jason Barlow graduated in 2011:

Jason Barlow graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2011 and is now using the skills learned on his degree to lead a team of animators and 3D artists at a virtual reality simulation company.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Telephone

01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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