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    FdSc Games Design and Development*

    Start Date: 7th September 2026

    Newcastle College Computing 9
    • Length 2 years
    • Study Full-Time
    • Location Rye Hill Campus

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    FdSc Games Design and Development (awarded by NCG)

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    Are you looking to develop core fundamental skills in games design and development?

    This FdSc Games Design and Development degree will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more.

    You will develop strong skills in a variety of disciplines including games design, games art and games development, with many of your projects culminating in small games prototypes.

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    Meet our staff and students

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    Murray Lambert

    Programme Lead - Computing

    "I enjoy delivering technical modules with a practical outcome. I get to use my experience working on industry projects to help students develop their skills in 3D modelling, texturing and animation. It's very rewarding to see students bring their own ideas to life, from a simple concept all the way to a character they can move around in a game."

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    Kieron West

    FdA Games Technologies

    "At Newcastle College University Centre, I've been able to use 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming technologies - where else offers all that with personally tailored guidance from industry-experienced tutors from the get-go? It's a real win-win!"
    Honey Imtiyaz Dayani

    Honey Dayani

    BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)

    As an international student, my experience at Newcastle College University Centre has been enriching and fulfilling. Everyone I’ve met at the University Centre, staff and student, have been welcoming and supportive, providing any resources and assistance I needed to help me adjust to life in the UK and thrive academically.
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    William Ledwith

    Level 6 BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)

    "Having industry-experienced tutors available to encourage you to be a well-rounded employee and work in industry, is also a massive advantage to studying at Newcastle College University Centre."
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    What can I do with a qualification in Computing?

    Information technology and telecommunications directors Programmers and software development professionals

    Daily tasks:

    • Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation.
    • Prioritises and schedules major IT/telecommunications projects.
    • Considers the required IT/telecommunications staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
    • Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT/telecommunications to deliver agreed service levels.
    • Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT/telecommunications strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
    • Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT/telecommunications strategy of the organisation.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
    • Plans and maintains database structures.
    • Implements and evaluates the software.
    • Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development).
    • Tests and corrects software programs.
    • Develops user interfaces.
    • Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications.
    • Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
    • Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs.

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