Course summary
Step into the world of game creation with the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Game Development. Designed for aspiring designers, programmers, artists and technical developers, this hands-on programme gives you the skills to turn ideas into playable realities. Over the course of the year, you’ll dive into the complete game development pipeline - from shaping original concepts and building gameplay mechanics to prototyping, testing and refining your own playable game experience. Whether you dream of designing immersive worlds or coding the next big hit, this course is your launchpad into the games industry.
Modules
Modules may include:
- Introduction to Game Design
- Game Programming Fundamentals
- Game Art & Asset Creation
- Level Design and World Building
- Professional Practice for the Games Industry
- Game Project Management
- Prototyping & Playtesting
Assessment method
Assessment is project-based and reflects industry practice, evaluating your contextual knowledge, ideas generation and development, technical knowledge and skills, professional practice and communication. You will produce playable prototypes, design documentation, concept art and assets, production logs, testing evidence, as well as pitches and presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4404
- Institution code:
- B01
- Campus name:
- Boston Campus (Rochford)
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.boston.ac.uk/find-a-course/view-all-courses/game-development-hnc-level-4
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7100 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Boston College
Skirbeck Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 6JF