Course Summary

The HND in Games will give you vocational skills needed for employment in the industry or for further study. This course runs for one year and students can progress onto an HND after successfully achieving the HNC qualification of this degree level course. It is designed to give each student practical exposure to complete each of the major disciplines needed for game content creation. This includes games produced by both major game studios working on AAA titles and independent production houses working on mobile gaming and other applications such as both AR, VR and the usage of photogrammetry. Students will learn the proper tools and techniques used by industry professionals. This is an industry-led qualification. BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace and are also designed to meet employer's needs. Therefore, Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by the games industry.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: WC15

Institution code: K82

Campus Name: South Thames College (Wandsworth)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

Applicants must possess a Level 4 HNC Creative Media Production in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment. If you don't already have a relevant HNC, you'll take the two-year course and start at HNC (Level 4).

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 5100.0 Year 1
England 5100.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5100.0 Year 1
Scotland 5100.0 Year 1
Wales 5100.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; BTEC registration fee (if applicable). The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and software that you might wish to purchase.

Provider information

Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
KT1 2AQ

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