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Games Design Diploma Level 2

at City College Norwich, Norwich · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Games Design Diploma during one year of study. This course offers an exciting and ideal starting point if you want to pursue a career in Games Design, Digital Arts, Animation, VFX, Art & Design, or 3D Modelling. It will give you all the skills you need to progress onto the Level 3 course in Games Design Development, the Level 3 course in Digital Art and Animation and beyond. The course will focus on both practical and theory aspects of Games Design. The course offers the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential to be successful in the creative digital industries. The course is made up of 8 units, all of which must be studied and passed. These are assessed across four coursework projects: Project 1 Digital Skills, Project 2 Board Game Design, Project 3 Game Development and Project 4 Final Major Project. In addition to your main programme, you will also study Maths and English Language. Depending on your grades at entry you will either study Functional Skills or GCSE. Please check our English and Maths page for further information. Follow @ccn.games on Instagram for updates and examples of current student work and projects.

What you need to get on

Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language 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

  • Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education

    Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Norwich

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