Indie Games Development Foundation Degree - FD
Course Overview - Indie Games Development Foundation Degree - FD
Unleash your creativity and turn your passion for gaming into a career with our Foundation Degree in Indie Games Development.
Designed to equip aspiring game developers with the technical skills, innovative mindset, and industry know-how needed to thrive in this exciting field, this two-year programme is your gateway to the world of Indie Game Design.
Over two years, you’ll master the complete game development pipeline, from concept to deployment, through a wide range of hands-on modules. You'll have the opportunity to explore your personal interests while building...
Unleash your creativity and turn your passion for gaming into a career with our Foundation Degree in Indie Games Development.
Designed to equip aspiring game developers with the technical skills, innovative mindset, and industry know-how needed to thrive in this exciting field, this two-year programme is your gateway to the world of Indie Game Design.
Over two years, you’ll master the complete game development pipeline, from concept to deployment, through a wide range of hands-on modules. You'll have the opportunity to explore your personal interests while building a strong foundation in industry-relevant skills.
You will have access to four industry standard PC gaming labs with facilities including; 86 game ready high spec PC’s, 3D printing, green screen, sound recording suite.
You are well supported with cutting edge industry software including Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, Marmoset, Zbrush, Substance Suite, and more.
This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in the Rochdale Town Centre of Greater Manchester.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
Rochdale Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A75-D63
Institution Code
H54
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 30.0, offer-pass: 15.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language, Maths and Science Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). Level 3 qualification preferably in a relevant subject such as an Extended Diploma in Games Development
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £6,350 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |













































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