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Games Development

Course Code: MEGA2
  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: BTEC Diploma
  • Awarding body: Pearson
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Various days and times
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What's it all about?

This course introduces the attitudes, behaviours and skills needed for a career in video game development.

Working to an industry-standard production pipeline, you will develop both creative and technical skills across a range of specialisms, including concept art, 3D modelling, level design, and interactive world-building using professional game engines.

You will also apply project management approaches to build confidence in idea generation, problem-solving, and effective communication.

The course provides the skills and confidence needed to progress into higher education, Apprenticeships, or employment within the games and creative industries.

Course information

You will study:

  • concept art
  • level design
  • world building
  • 3D modelling
  • game engines
  • programming for interaction
  • developer roles in the industry. 

In addition, you will:

  • learn from industry experienced staff
  • have access to industry standard equipment
  • use industry standard software
  • produce games and game assets for showcasing. 

Your individualised study programme will be made up of the following four areas:

  • your main qualification at the appropriate level
  • English and maths (if required)
  • work experience
  • other activities to develop your personal skills, such as preparing you for employment, training, or further education.

In our experience, to be successful on this course you will need an appropriate functional level in English and maths.

We welcome applications from students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • a GCSE in English at grade 3 or above
  • successful completion of a related level 1 qualification (graded merit or above).

If you do not meet the specific entry requirements, you are still encouraged to apply, as individual applications will be considered. We can also support you in working towards achieving a level 2 qualification in English and maths.

You will be assessed through a combination of written and practical coursework.

On successful completion, you may progress to:

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers

£111,232.09

Potential salary

£38,215.96

Entry level salary

£66,327.00

Average salary

13

Annual openings in Plymouth

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