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FdSc Games Design and Development*

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

FdSc Games Design and Development (awarded by NCG)

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Are you looking to develop core fundamental skills in games design and development?

This FdSc Games Design and Development degree will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more.

You will develop strong skills in a variety of disciplines including games design, games art and games development, with many of your projects culminating in small games prototypes.

*Subject to validation

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (related to Computer Science and/or Digital Technologies subjects).

You may be invited to a discretionary interview.

If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalence (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve an FdSc in Games Design and Development.

What will I learn?

Year One:

Design Fundamentals
Programming Fundamentals
3D Asset Production
Games Engine Practice
Skills For Success
Vocational Skills Practice

Year Two:

Prototyping and Mechanics Design
Serious Games Development
Animation for Games
XR Development
Pre-Professional Identity
Vocational Work Project.

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Seminars
Demonstrations
Self-directed study.

How am I assessed?

Written assignments
Practical work
Case studies
Presentation
Production portfolios.

Work Experience

You will have the opportunity to engage with industry practitioners through trips to conferences, expos and guest talks, alongside working on briefs provided by local studios.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion you can progress into games or computing employment or continue your studies with a BSc (Hons) top-up programme.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

William Ledwith

Level 6 BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)

"Having industry-experienced tutors available to encourage you to be a well-rounded employee and work in industry, is also a massive advantage to studying at Newcastle College University Centre."

Murray Lambert

Programme Lead | Computing

"I enjoy delivering technical modules with a practical outcome. I get to use my experience working on industry projects to help students develop their skills in 3D modelling, texturing and animation. It's very rewarding to see students bring their own ideas to life, from a simple concept all the way to a character they can move around in a game."

Kieron West

FdA Games Technologies

"At Newcastle College University Centre, I've been able to use 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming technologies - where else offers all that with personally tailored guidance from industry-experienced tutors from the get-go? It's a real win-win!"