Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The HNC Game Development course has been created to develop you as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the games sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The course aims to widen access to enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. Games development is a rapidly growing industry, with the UK market for video games reaching a record £7bn in 2020, an increase of 30% (UKIE). The games industries workforce grew 25% in December 2021 (TIGA). These figures are looking to keep increasing as the industry shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Games Development is a multifaceted area of study that allows for numerous areas of specialisation; there’s a wide range of careers from the more artistic asset, environment, and character designing to the more technical sides involving programming and developing the actual mechanics of the game. All these roles are also enveloped by overarching game theory, which helps steer the direction of what is being created to provide interactive and compelling experiences for the user.
Modules
Unit 1: Concept & Development Through this unit, you’ll develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Games Design, enabling you to begin your journey into the interactive media industry. Unit 2: Creative Project This unit is designed to apply your learning from Unit 1 through the production of a final outcome that concludes all skills learnt in that year. You will have the opportunity to work individually and collaboratively on projects that explore: Concept Art Game Asset Prototyping 2D Game Engine Exploration 3D Game Engine Exploration Game Theory Player Management and Interaction File and Project Management Bug Testing and Quality Assurance Marketing and Post-Production
Assessment method
All of your assessment will be assessed through coursework, presentations and submission of final pieces throughout the academic year. You will be formatively assessed (a minimum of three times) and summative assessed (twice minimum).
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to accept international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits
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Additional entry requirements
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Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
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
*Fees subject to change
Provider information
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Windmill Avenue
Kettering
NN15 6ER