Game Art and Design FdA
University of South Wales
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.0) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
3 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

location-pin
Location

Coleg y Cymoedd (Aberdare)

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-25

time
Duration

2 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Location

Coleg y Cymoedd (Aberdare)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

SELECTED

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Location

Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

SELECT

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Location

Cardiff and Vale College (Cardiff)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Art & Design
SELECTED

Computer Science
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


A level
SELECTED

UCAS Tariff
SELECT

UCAS Tariff
SELECT

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
SELECT

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
SELECT

Location

Select student location


England
SELECTED

Scotland
SELECT

Wales
SELECT

Northern Ireland
SELECT

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

Designed with computer games experts, this course provides specialist education to help you succeed in this expanding industry. With expectations for realistic and imaginative graphics and play increasing, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life to create the next generation of computer games. As well as gaining technical knowledge, you’ll develop your creative flair and professional skills for employment.

Key stats

Art & Design
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Computer Games and Animation
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
What students say
L
Lucy
08 Nov 23

I found there's a lot of services offered to students to help them meet people and most of the courses are really well structured and catered towards students. I feel like the..Read more

K
Katie
19 Jan 23

The central location’s amazing, and the city is great. Only thing that really bugs me is that I wish there were more accessible supermarkets...Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A* - D Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Games and Animation

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Information & Communication technology
27%
Art & Design
25%
Media Studies
15%
Mathematics
14%
Computing
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£12,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£12300 Per year

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Computer Games Design reviews

Computer Games Design
Computer Games Design
L
Lucy
08 Nov 23
Computer Games Design BA (Hons)
I found there's a lot of services offered to students to help them meet people and most of the courses are really well structured and catered towards students. I feel like the...
Read more
K
Katie
19 Jan 23
Game Art BA (Hons)
The central location’s amazing, and the city is great. Only thing that really bugs me is that I wish there were more accessible supermarkets....
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Computer Games Design students rated:

Student rating
( 4.2) 17 reviews
5 star
30%
4 stars
59%
3 stars
11%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.0) 1,305 reviews
5 star
31%
4 stars
45%
3 stars
19%
2 stars
4%
1 star
1%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

Student rating
( 4.0) View reviews
CUG ranking
95th
University of South Wales
Coleg Morgannwg (Aberdare) Cwmdare Road Aberdare Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF44 8ST United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdare  0.8 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate