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Games, Animation and VFX Skills Extended Diploma

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFlexible

What the college says

Since 2020, the Games industry has made well over £21 billion in the UK alone, and continues to grow with over 2,000 active games companies based all over the UK. The Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills will help to equip you with the skills, theory and practical knowledge on how to take a game, animation idea or VFX project from initial concepts through the creative pipeline to a completed project. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the games, animation or VFX industries.

What you need to get on

Level 3 courses are usually 2 years in length. You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's must be Maths at Grade 4 or above (or functional skill level 2) to study at this level. If you have a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level. Entry requirements for Level 3 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements

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

  • Twelve Quays

    Morpeth Dock Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birkenhead

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