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UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (Computer Games Development)

at Darlington College, Darlington · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma34 weeksFull time£4,670

What the college says

This programme gives you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in the games and animation industries. You will study how the games industry works as well as learning the tools and techniques required developing a game from initial concept through to a finished professional product. Our programme and units are carefully designed in conjunction with Teesside University to offer a course which aids progression and meets the standards of the games and animation industries.On this course you will be trained on the same software that is used by professional designers for both the games and visual effects industries. Our vast range of software includes industry standard packages such as Unreal Engine (Bio shock, Borderlands, Batman Arkham City, Gears of War), Maya (Uncharted, Halo, Avatar, Ironman, Kung Fu Panda) and Adobe Creative Suite (Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Social Network). This course is the equivalent to 3 A level qualifications.If you have not achieved a grade C or above in English or maths, you will as part of your course be required to work towards this as part of your study programme. You will be given the opportunity to go on work experience at certain times during your course.To develop your employability opportunities you may also be given enrichment classes. This may focus upon additional qualifications, industrial updating and career preparation.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including maths or English, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. It is recommended that learners have, or are working towards, a grade 4/ grade C or above in GCSE maths or English.

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

  • DARLINGTON COLLEGE

    Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Darlington

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