Course summary
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Games Development is a full-time, one year course, designed to provide you with the skills to progress into the games industry in addition to having an extensive portfolio. This course has been structured to meet the needs of the constantly evolving games industry; we aim to ensure that you leave with a skill set required for a career in games through a series of collaborative projects, this includes: • Building Advanced 3D models using current industry software • Art Direction & Production Design - Developing 2D concept artwork and a unified visual design for a game • Advanced Game Design - Developing game engines and testing them in Unreal Engine 5. • Environment & Level Design – Designing layout for a playable game • Game Development Practices - Taking a wider view of the roles and development of computer games and developing your own ideas. • Games in Context - exploring the evolution of video game development and its social, cultural, technological and economic components. • Professional Practice - Developing a personal career plan and portfolio Where can this take me? Successful completion of a Higher National Diploma in Games Design will provide you with a range of options when it comes to your progression. These include: • An ongoing professional portfolio to support applications in industry • Applying to University to join in Year 2 of a relevant degree • Applying to University to join in Year 3 of a relevant degree Entry Requirements and UCAS points Completion of a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Games Design (or equivalent) Desired grade ‘C’ or above in GCSE English/maths. Successful candidates must produce an artwork portfolio for review at interview if they are external applicants Entry Requirements and UCAS points Completion of a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Games Design (or equivalent) Desired grade ‘C’ or above in GCSE English/maths. Successful candidates must produce an artwork portfolio for review at interview if they are external applicants
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- HNDG
- Institution code:
- C64
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5225 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5225 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5225 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5225 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Coventry College
Swanswell
50 Swanswell Street
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 5DG