Games Development Level 3
at Abingdon and Witney College, Abingdon · college
What the college says
This exciting programme gives you the opportunity to develop the design skills required for the creative elements of the computer games industry. You will work within both 2D and 3D parameters to design create and produce visual elements for a number of different platforms. The Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology � Games Development is a one-year programme that is 100 Percent coursework based which will give you the equivalent qualifications to one and a half levels. This qualification is award by University of the Arts London awarding body (UAL). You will have undertaken this first year successfully to enable you to move on to the second year to achieve the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to three A levels.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English or Maths OR a pass in the subject at level 2 with English and Maths not lower than a grade 3/Functional Skills L2 and at least grade 4 in one of English or Maths
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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
ABINGDON CAMPUS
Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1GG
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Abingdon
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