Course Overview

Entry requirements

GCSE Average Points Score: 3.50, Grade 4 English Language GCSE, Grade 4 Maths GCSE, 5 GCSEs at Grade 4

Course information

Step into the fast-moving world of Games Development—where creativity meets code. This exciting, hands-on course is perfect for anyone who wants to turn their passion for games into a future career. You’ll learn what it takes to make it in the £100+ billion gaming and interactive entertainment industry. Whether you’re into concept art, storytelling, coding, design or
environments—this course will help you level up your skills and find your path.

What to expect:

Design and create your own games using industry workflows and industry standard software such as Unity, Unreal, Maya and Blender.
Master project planning, storyboarding, and documentation
Exclusive access to workshops, masterclasses, work experience and mentoring opportunities thanks to our links with our industry partners
Work solo and in teams on real-world style briefs
Develop skills in coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Explore animation and VFX tools to enhance your digital worlds
Learn about industry trends, career options, and inclusive design
100% coursework – no exams!
Full access to our Adobe Creative Cloud apps—including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and more—at college and at home, so you can keep creating anytime, anywhere.

All of your work will build toward a powerful creative portfolio, perfect for showing off your skills to universities or employers in the games, animation, or digital industries.

How you are assessed

100% Coursework, including practical/written assessments
Next steps

Two year Level 3 BTEC course of 12 x 70min lessons per week (equivalent to 3 A Levels); subject to the successful completion of a Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels) in the first year.
Why study at NCC?

The Creative Media Production (Gaming) BTEC Extended Diploma is a vocational qualification taken over two years which is equivalent to three A Levels. The course is suitable for students who have a strong interest in a career in the ever-growing Interactive Entertainment Industry. It will develop skills in game concept design, developing coding knowledge and construction of interactive games. The course will also develop critical thinking skills and knowledge of the gaming industry. It is not a suitable course for those students just interested in playing computer games.

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Dates

Start: 01/09/2025

End: 03/07/2026

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Dates

Start: 01/09/2025

End: 03/07/2026

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What Can This Course Lead To

Higher Education

Study Games Design, Games Art, Computer Animation, VFX, Digital Media or Interactive Design
Apply to top creative institutions like Escape Studios, Staffordshire, Teesside, and Ravensbourne
Use your portfolio to stand out in highly competitive creative tech degrees

Industry & Creative Careers

Start out in junior roles like game tester, environment artist, QA, or level designer
Move into programming, 3D animation, technical art, concept design, or VFX for games, film or TV
Freelance or join studios working in indie games, mobile apps, simulations, or AR/VR
Explore apprenticeships in the games, creative tech, or animation industries

This course is for creators—not just players. Ready to build the future of interactive entertainment?

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