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Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills

at Gateway Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is equivalent to 3 A Levels at A* – E.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs including: Maths C/4 (preferably B/5) English C/4 Art / Design subject C/4 or a good Portfolio of work

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

  • Gateway Sixth Form College

    Gateway College 17 Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leicester

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