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Games Programming with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course Overview Master the programming skills behind modern gameplay, beginning with an Integrated Foundation Year that strengthens your computing foundations. Through project-led, industry-focused learning, you’ll build advanced coding expertise and create polished game projects that demonstrate your technical talent. Why study this degree?

  • Develop an industry-level skillset and mindset
  • Work collaboratively to find creative solutions to programming
  • Collaborative practice, game jams and working with industry will be fundamental aspects of your academic journey
  • Develop games for mobile, indie and AAA console games
  • Apply skills across mainstream programming and gameplay programming
  • Develop a deep technical knowledge to propel you in your future career
  • Develop a skillset encompassing scripting, content generation, AI and networking and multiplayer.
No prior coding experience is required. This four-year computer games programming degree gives you the skills and confidence to succeed in the competitive games industry. Working alongside game artists and designers, you will build strong knowledge of game engines and programming architecture. You will gain industry-ready programming skills, learn to tackle creative technical challenges, and develop the confidence to work both independently and in collaborative teams. Throughout the BSc (Hons) Games Programming pathway, you’ll be introduced to core programming languages (C++ and C#), major game engines (Unreal and Unity), and specialist areas such as scripting, procedural content generation and artificial intelligence (AI). Collaborative projects, game jams and industry engagement are key parts of your learning. You will master game technologies and apply professional tools to create games for mobile, indie and AAA console platforms. Delivered alongside the BA (Hons) Games Development course, this four-year programme reflects current industry practice and demonstrates how games programming integrates with wider development disciplines. Key study topics
  • Programming
  • Scripting
  • Networking
  • Multiplayer
  • Procedural content generation.

Modules

Year 1 will introduce you to the fundamental principles of computing and digital problem-solving. The Integrated Foundation Year will give you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows: Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice Module 4: Integration -Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I611
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test.
TOEFL (iBT)72TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre.
PTE Academic59PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test.

Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Ravensbourne English Language Requirements

https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/entry-requirements-and-visas/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9790 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9790 Year 1
Scotland £9790 Year 1
Wales £9790 Year 1
Channel Islands £9790 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9790 Year 1
EU £17500 Year 1
International £17500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790). Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
Games Programming with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS