Games Design and Development FdSc
Course Overview - Games Design and Development FdSc
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, y...
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
II61
Institution Code
N23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Access to HE Diploma
Please contact Admissions through undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |















































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