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Video Game Design and Development Pathways in the UK

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Creative Digital Practice; Games Development FdA

The Sheffield College United Kingdom

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Games Technology FdSc

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Undergraduate Pathway in Media and Games Technologies - Stage 1 - University Foundation Foundation for Undergraduate

International College Portsmouth (ICP) United Kingdom

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Pre-Master's Programme in Art and Design Pre-Masters, Postgraduate

ONCAMPUS Southampton United Kingdom

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Product Design HNC, HND

Bradford College United Kingdom

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All Video Game Design and Development Pathways for International Students

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Study a Video Game Design and Development Pathways or Foundation Programme in the UK

Video game designers and developers are an important part of the computer and video games industry. They are responsible for the design and production of games, from the concept, to the programming and troubleshooting. You will develop the skills needed to prepare you for a career in games design and development, including coding, storyboarding and play testing.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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