Computer Games Programming and Design with Placement with Digital Arts Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time with year in industry 5 Years Computer games and animation

Computer Games Programming and Design with Placement with Digital Arts Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Southampton, Solent University, based in Southampton, taught full-time with year in industry over 5 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is DD.

A-Level Entry

DD

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this 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

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time with year in industry
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000