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University of Portsmouth

Computer Games Technology with Foundation Year

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · UCAS G453

Level
Bachelor
Duration
5 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
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Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
October 2027
UCAS code
G453

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers. The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Portsmouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
24,015
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Computers
  • Software engineering
  • Virtual reality systems design
  • Computer programming
  • Computer games
  • Computer graphics
  • Computer studies
  • Technology
  • Animation

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
24,015
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Portsmouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Historic city & heritage
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene

University Stats

Total Students24,015
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students24%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Games development graduates pursue careers as gameplay programmers, engine developers, technical artists and game designers at studios from AAA publishers to independent developers.
  • The global games industry employs over 300,000 professionals and continues to grow rapidly.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Technology
  • Business
  • Healthcare

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,117
Annual living costs£13,414/yr