Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer games and animation

Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Portsmouth, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

32 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in computer games. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights
- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

Careers and opportunities
When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology degree where you can apply the skills you develop to other areas using such technologies – including virtual production, virtual/alternative reality (VR/AR), simulation training and healthcare.

Our graduates work at some of the biggest industry names, including Rockstar Games, Naughty Dog, Frontier, Cloud Imperium
Unity and Rare.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

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
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Portsmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation