Creative Design for Gaming Extended Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
If you enjoy gaming and feel you have creative ideas for games then this could be the industry for you. This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the entertainment industry. You will discover how the creative process is an integral part of the gaming industry from idea generation to digital concept artwork.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including maths or English and an art related subject.
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
Wigan Campus
Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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