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Games Technology at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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

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Course summary

This Games Technology foundation degree has been designed to meet the demands of the industry, allowing students to experience the core roles and learn the skills required for a graduate career in Games Technology. The Games industry is multidisciplinary, focused on the manufacturing of games, predominantly in a team environment with multiple job roles. Students will learn about games architecture, asset production, games design and the games industry, using specialist, industry-standard hardware and software. You will also learn industry-standard workflow methods in game design, 3D asset and 3D environment creation, Unreal Engine 5 development. Key features Gain hands-on industry experience while you study, with industry opportunities built into the course to ensure you graduate with the practical skills needed to make it in the industry. Use industry-standard equipment: Learn how to use specialist tech and equipment including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk and Wacom tablets. Work on live briefs set by industry giants to boost your CV and industry connections. Previous students have worked on briefs from big names including Mantic Games and Sumo Digital. Study in the heart of Nottingham: One of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners. Employability After completing your foundation degree, you’ll have the chance to top up to BA (Hons) Games Art at NTU or go straight into industry. You’ll be prepared for a range of careers, including games engine programmer, technical artist, 3D modeller, game designer, animator, level designer, QA tester and producer. Facilities On this course you’ll study across various facilities located on our City Campus. You'll have access to:

  • Industry-standard workstation PC’s
  • Specialist software including Unreal Engine 4, Autodesk Suite (3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox), Adobe Creative Suite, Quixel 2.0
  • Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch Tablets
  • Foley recording room
  • Audio production and recording equipment
  • Games consoles
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Audio production and recording facilities
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Games Consoles and controllers
  • Autodesk 3DS Max
  • Wacom Cintiq 13HD Graphics Tablets
  • Autodesk Mudbox
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ergonomic gaming keyboards and mice
  • Quixel 2.0
  • Industry standard workstation computers.

Modules

Year One Games Architecture (40 credit points) Asset Production for Games (40 credit points) Games Design (20 credit points) Games Industry (20 credit points) Year Two Level Production (40 credit points) Advanced Asset Production (40 credit points) Games Development and Realisation (20 credit points) Industry Practice (20 credit points)

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:
I620
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Student Outcomes

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45%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
65%
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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
EU £18700 Year 1
International £18700 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

The tuition fees above are subject to parliamentary procedure. They haven't been confirmed yet, but we expect them to be finalised by May 2026. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
Games Technology at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS