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Free BTEC Level 3 Games Development Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Games Development Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Ashfield Comprehensive School, full-time over two years.

You'll study game design, digital production, and the creative and technical skills behind making games. The course covers both the artistic and programming sides of games development. It's a strong route into the games and wider digital industry.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production.

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in game design and concept development.
  • You'll learn how digital games are planned, built, and tested.
  • You'll practise using industry-standard tools and software.
  • You'll explore the creative and technical processes behind games production.
  • You'll build an understanding of how the games industry works.
  • You'll produce your own game projects as part of your studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical project work. Assessment combines coursework assignments and at least one externally set exam or task. Your projects will build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units are assessed internally by your tutors, and others are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashfield Comprehensive School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Game designer, creates concepts, levels, and gameplay mechanics.
  • Games developer, builds and codes games for studios or indie projects.
  • Computer games developer, works on game engines and technical systems.
  • Digital content creator, produces interactive or visual digital media.
  • Junior programmer, writes code for games or software applications.
  • QA games tester, tests games and reports bugs before release.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Games Design, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing or Games Development, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • BSc in Computer Games Development or Game Design, a university degree for those aiming for senior roles in the industry.
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