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BSc Game Design and Development with Foundation Year

University of Bradford International College

Digital creativity, programming basics and game-design fundamentals start the BSc Game Design and Development with Foundation Year in Bradford. Main stages then cover game mechanics, interactive storytelling, 3D modelling, programming and user-experience design, with practical projects aimed at portfolio development. Full-time weekday delivery is in Yorkshire. Choose cyber security or core computer science foundation courses instead if games are not your subject. Industry-standard software practice is referenced without AF Education inventing employment rates. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England. Portfolio-building game projects after Year Zero differ from cyber-security or general computer science foundation siblings nearby.

Key facts

Award / level
BSc (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
At the Bradford campus
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
University of Bradford International College
Partner pathway
OIEG

Who this course is for

This suits mature students and career changers who want BSc Game Design and Development but need a foundation year before degree-level study.

Entry routes for mature students

Foundation-year (Year Zero) entry lists five GCSEs at grades A*–C (or the grades stated ), with each application assessed individually. AF Education will confirm the evidence you need.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at Bradford. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

Career and progression

AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.

Course overview from University of Bradford International College

About BSc Game Design and Development with Foundation Year

The BSc Game Design and Development with Foundation Year sits on the University of Bradford International College pathway as a full-time weekday computing bachelor's for eligible UK students who need preparatory study. The foundation year builds digital creativity, programming basics, and game-design fundamentals before the main degree stages.

Existing details then cover game mechanics, interactive storytelling, 3D modelling, programming, and user-experience design, with practical projects using industry-standard software to support portfolio development. That mix can suit career changers aiming at junior game development or design-support roles, mature learners rebuilding creative-technical confidence, and applicants who prefer an integrated foundation rather than direct Year 1 entry.

Sector directions referenced in course notes — game development, design, production, and testing — are illustrative of where graduates often look, not promised placements or studio job titles.

This International College pathway is for UK home students, and Student Finance England funding may apply if you meet the eligibility rules. An AF adviser can help you weigh this game design foundation route against related Bradford-linked computing degrees and plan an honest application sequence. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.

BSc Game Design and Development with Foundation Year is available at Bradford. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirement for University of Bradford International College

Foundation/Year Zero 5 GCSE/IGCSE at grades A*-E or Two GCE A levels (grades E) or Three GCE AS levels (grades D-E) Year One Two GCE A levels (grades A *– D) Three…

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FAQs about this course

Is a foundation year included?

Yes. This course includes a foundation year before the main degree stages.

How is the course delivered?

The schedule is Weekday (Full time).

Can mature students apply?

Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?

No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.

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