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Games & Animation

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you are interested in games development, animation and visual effects, but are not quite ready to study a Level 3 course, then this is the ideal foundation programme for you to develop those skills and get a taste of what this exciting industry is all about. This is a one year course, which will help develop a range of important industry-relevant skills, techniques and understanding, required to progress in the creative media industry and for the production of games.

What you need to get on

You will require 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above including English and maths.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Digbeth Campus

    High Street Deritend Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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