Foundation Degree Game Programming

We will continue to follow government guidelines to ensure the safety of all our students and staff and have put in place additional safety measures, including the way we deliver your course.

For Semester 1, we plan to deliver your course through a mixture of online and face to face tuition and we will review this as Government guidelines change in response to COVID-19 developments. 

Under the present guidelines, we plan to deliver your course 50% online and 50% face to face. We will timetable, where possible, so that you come into the UC for a whole day and you will be in a bubble with your fellow students on your course.

Face to face contact will be delivered following guidelines on social distancing and increased health and safety measures.  You will be made fully aware of the current measures in place and be expected to follow the guidance issued.

Modules may include:

Level 4

Principles of Programming (20 Credits)

Game Engine Utilisation (40 Credits)

Project 1 (20 Credits)

Principles of Gameplay (20 Credits)

Professional Development (20 Credits)

Level 5

Advanced Games Programming (20 Credits)

Game Engine Development (20 Credits)

Project 2 (20 Credits)

Introduction to AI (20 Credits)

Employability Skills (20 Credits)

Emerging Technologies (20 Credits)

You will be given the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, developing skills in the specialism of Game Programming. Developing the workflows required to create scripts, programs and developing artificial intelligence in the context of Computer Games.

You will develop the following skills:

• Innovative and creative thinking that prepares you for working in the games industry as a Programmer.
• Critical understanding of Programming for Games.
• Self-discipline and independence as learners and as a self-motivated game programmer.
• Critical thinking, study skills, academic writing and time management strategies.

Benefits include:

• Smaller cohorts allowing more personalised teaching and learning. 
• Taught by practicing professionals.
• Opportunity for networking and industry links.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively on ideas and projects.

You will also be developed as a creative individual, learning to appreciate and apply the technical and problem solving techniques that form the core of contemporary games development. Finally, you will become well versed in the real world of computer games, learning how the past, present and future of computer games are vital to your career and personal development. You will develop a range of skills that can be used across the creative industries, such as Computer Programming, AI developer, Software developer and many others.

Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including:

• Practical Demonstrations
• Portfolios
• Reflections
• Case Studies
• Solo & Group Projects
• Evaluations
• Academic Posters

This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies.

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

A Levels: 2xD grades one of which to be in a relevant subject

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade in relevant subjects

Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits

GCSE English: Desirable – English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

GCSE Maths: Desirable – Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria

Mature applicants: Leeds City College welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPL)

Interviews / audition: A successful interview where you will be asked to present a portfolio of work is required.

On completion of this Foundation Degree you can progress on to a Top-Up degree at University Centre Leeds or another institution. You may also seek relevant employment which may include:

• Programmer
• IT Technician
• Web Developer
• App Developer

For the latest version of the programme specifications for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the course handbook for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the Staff Profiles please click here.