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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production

at Myton School, Warwick · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is intended as a Tech Level qualification and equivalent to one A level. The course provides preparation for entry level roles in the industry, and work briefs are adapted from real world scenarios. It is great preparation for students who are seriously considering an apprenticeship in the creative and design industries, particularly in the gaming industry. The course gives you the chance to develop a real understanding of the gaming industry and the contemporary gaming landscape and the hugely influential and growing role and importance to the UK economy of gaming. It helps if you have an interest in the world of gaming, an open and inquisitive mind, creative tendencies and ambition. Please do not choose this course if you think its an easy option or that you will just play games all day!

What you need to get on

English grade 4 and a genuine interest in the gaming industry.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Warwick

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