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BTEC HND Game Development Course in Canvey Island

Cost£6,165.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC HND Game Development Course in Canvey Island. Classes run at USP College XTEND Digital Campus, part-time over two years, with around two and a half days per week of daytime study.

This Level 5 BTEC HND game development course covers game design theory, analytical skills, and practical development. You'll work with industry-standard tools including Maya and Unreal Engine 5. The campus has a high-spec computer lab, VR headsets, photogrammetry tools, and a motion capture suite. Units address the games industry, conceptual design, and project-based development work.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Game Development.

Who this course is for

The course will provide the skills required for a range of careers in games, specifically those related to management and operations. Learners will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical and transferrable skills which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Points from A-Levels (preferably with a creative course) or a BTEC Level 3 programme in Games Development or Creative Media. GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical game design and development skills using Maya and Unreal Engine 5.
  • You'll build analytical abilities relevant to the games industry.
  • You'll explore core game design theories and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn to conceptualise ideas and bring them to life through project work.
  • You'll gain knowledge of games industry management and operations.
  • You'll use professional facilities including VR headsets, photogrammetry tools, and a motion capture suite.
  • You'll develop transferable skills valued in higher education and the workplace.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based at the XTEND Digital Campus, with around two and a half days per week of daytime attendance. Assessment is through project-based assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete practical projects that build a portfolio of work across design, development, and industry knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College XTEND Digital Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Game Developer, designs and builds gameplay systems and mechanics.
  • Game Designer, creates concepts, levels, and player experiences.
  • Computer Games Developer, writes and tests code for games across platforms.
  • Games Producer, manages development teams and project timelines.
  • 3D Artist, creates character models and environments for games.
  • VR/AR Developer, builds immersive experiences using virtual and augmented reality tools.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's degree in Game Development or Computer Science, the natural next step for those wanting full degree-level study.
  • Level 6 Top-Up Degree, some universities accept an HND for direct entry into the final year.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 5 HNC in Game Development, if you want to complete the HNC stage before progressing further.
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