BA (Hons) (with foundation and placement)

Games Design (with Foundation Year)

Learn more about studying Games Design (with Foundation Year) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,000GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Teesside University says about their program:

The games designer makes great ideas become real, designing the rules and structure of a game, and implementing them in a game engine. It involves working with many different people, understanding the roles of specialists who need to work together to create games. You develop 2D and 3D design skills alongside an appreciation of game mechanics and its relationship to game play, including conceptual, story, character, level and visual design. You also study game engines and industry technologies and compare their capabilities.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent

Postgraduate academic requirements

For entry to postgraduate certificates (PgCert), postgraduate diplomas (PgDip), or a master's degree you normally need one of the following:

  • a good honours degree (at least a 2.2) in a subject related to the field of study
  • a post-experience or professional qualification
  • equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).

English proficiency

Undergraduate requirements

Fine Art, Design, Media Production, Engineering, Science, Computing, Media Studies, Journalism:

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • PTE

    59

  • Cambridge English scale

    162

Business, English, History, Sport, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Studies, Education, Law, Crime & Investigation:

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    59

  • Cambridge English scale

    169

Postgraduate requirements

Art and Design, Business (except MBA and HRM), Computing, Sport, Engineering, Science, TV Production, Journalism, Multimedia Public Relations, Mass Communications:

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    59

  • Cambridge English scale

    169

MBA, Education, English, Law (LLM), History, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Studies, Criminal Investigation, Human Resource Management, DBA:

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    62

  • Cambridge English scale

    176

Health (For undergraduate and postgraduate programs):

  • IELTS

    7.0

  • PTE

    66

  • Cambridge English scale

    185

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Passport identification page
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if needed)
  • Proof of language proficiency

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Passport identification page
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if applicable)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • CV (if applicable)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
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Scholarships at Teesside University

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Check back soon, or visit the university's website for the latest information on available scholarships, eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £15,000 per year

  • Postgraduate diploma

    £14,250 per year

  • Postgraduate taught degree (one year)

    £15,000 per year

  • Postgraduate taught degree (two years)

    £9,000 per year

  • Integrated master's final year

    £15,000 per year

Some specific programs have different tuition fees.

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What is the cost of living near Teesside University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect UK-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,015
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£824
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£242
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13
Monthly public transport pass£75
Monthly grocery basket£250
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10
Gym membership£35

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Teesside University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements