Launch Your Career in Games Development with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) while accessing cutting-edge, industry-standard facilities at our XTEND Digital Campus.
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The course will provide the skills required for a range of careers in games, specifically those related to management and operations. Learners will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical and transferrable skills which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.
Experience your course at our industry-leading XTEND Digital Campus - home to cutting-edge facilities including a high-spec computer lab, immersive spaces, VR headsets, photogrammetry tools, and a state-of-the-art motion capture suite. This pioneering space has been trusted by HM Government, Essex County Council, and the South East Local Enterprise Partnership for training and delivery, giving you access to the same professional environment used by top organisations.
The HNC and HND are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd, a globally recognised leader in education. This ensures your qualification meets rigorous quality standards, is respected by employers and universities, and provides clear progression routes into higher study or industry careers.
Through a series of project-based assignments, you’ll gain the essential skills for games design and development. During the HNC, you’ll build strong analytical abilities, deepen your understanding of the games industry, explore core design theories, and learn to conceptualise ideas and bring them to life through practical development. You’ll also examine both historical and contemporary practices shaping the field.
You will be taught using a variety of face-to-face teaching methods. You will be assessed in the following ways:
In the HND Games Development course I learned skills that I now use in my career making educational technology learning materials.
Stay local while earning a Higher Education qualification in a supportive environment where your tutors know your name. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalised teaching, and hands-on experience with industry-standard technology. Plus, enjoy lower tuition fees and graduate ready for your career.
Based on the latest FE Learner Satisfaction Survey, our students rated us 100% for teaching quality, accessibility, and support well above national averages.
Course fees are £6185 per year.
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Studying this course, you will achieve the Level 5 HND (Higher National Diploma) in Games Development, which is the equivalent to the first two years of a degree. You could choose to progress onto a Level 6 degree. We offer Games Art BA (Hons), accredited by Coventry University, so you can continue studying with us on the BA (Hons) Games Art
Alternatively, there are so many career paths available to you after completing this course.
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