BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
12 providers teach this exact qualification.
West Midlands3
Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
They ask for: For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.
Warwick · 2 years
They ask for: English grade 4 and a genuine interest in the gaming industry.
Evesham · 2 years
They ask for: All students starting courses in Year 12 must have a minimum of 30 points across their best six GCSEs, and must have achieved the government's recommended thres
Their versionFree
East of England2
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Beccles · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements and having gained a qualification in Level 2 Creative iMedia of similar subject would be advantageous
Their versionFree
London2
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,225London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£0 to £2,225
South East2
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes inc English 4, Maths 4. and 3 more 4s
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements Game, art or programming portfolios are welcomed but not essential.
Their versionFree
East Midlands1
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
North West1
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: View our entry requirements https://www.asfc.ac.uk/home/study-with-us/entry-requirements/
Their versionFree
Yorkshire and The Humber1
Bridlington · 20 months
They ask for: To study BTEC courses you’ll need: Grade 4 or higher in English Grade 4 or higher in Maths