Free BTEC Level 3 Games Design and Development Course in Coventry. Classes run full-time at Hereward College, five days a week during the day. This course is funded through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and your local authority makes the final decision on placement. To join a Level 3 course at Hereward College, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English. Over two years, you'll develop practical skills in digital games design and development, covering both the creative and technical sides of making games.
Who this course is for
For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan
Entry requirements
For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2
Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in
GCSE maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll design original game concepts, including characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics.
You'll develop games using industry-standard software and programming tools.
You'll apply principles of game narrative and level design.
You'll test and evaluate games to improve performance and user experience.
You'll produce digital assets such as graphics, animations, and audio elements.
You'll work on project briefs that reflect real games industry workflows.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, practical project work, and coursework assignments. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and unit assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, demonstrating your skills in both design and development. Some units may include presentations or practical tasks assessed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Game designer: creates concepts, rules, and gameplay for new games
Junior games developer: writes code and builds game features in a studio
2D or 3D games artist: produces visual assets for games projects
Level designer: builds and tests game environments and stages
QA games tester: checks games for bugs and playability issues
Junior UI designer: designs menus and on-screen interfaces for games
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Games Design or Computing: a Level 4 or 5 qualification that takes your technical skills further and is offered by many colleges.
Degree in Game Design, Game Development, or Computer Science: a university route for those wanting to go deeper into the industry.
Games development apprenticeship: earn while you learn, applying your BTEC skills in a studio environment.
