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Level 4 HNC Game Development in Crewe

CostContact the provider
Duration300 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Level 4 HNC Game Development in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding options could be available through Student Finance England.

This Pearson BTEC HNC game development course covers game design principles, programming, and production techniques. You'll explore the full development pipeline, from concept to playable build. Around 300 hours of study take you to a solid Level 4 foundation in the field. You'll finish with a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Game Development.

Who this course is for

Game Development BTEC HNC - Level 4 - EDEXCEL is suitable for adult learners.

Entry requirements

We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in games development or a related course
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience as determined at interview with the Course Team Leader

What you will learn

  • You'll develop game design skills, including concept development and mechanics.
  • You'll learn programming techniques used in game development.
  • You'll study game production pipelines and project management.
  • You'll explore visual design and asset creation for games.
  • You'll apply industry tools and software used by game developers.
  • You'll work on team-based and individual game projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Teaching combines lectures, practical workshops, and project work. Assessment is through assignments and project portfolios rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work that demonstrates your skills across the course.

What you will need to bring

Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Game Designer, creates concepts, mechanics, and levels for games.
  • Game Developer, builds and codes games using industry tools.
  • Games Developer, works across programming and production on game projects.
  • Computer Games Developer, develops games for console, PC, or mobile platforms.
  • Junior Programmer, writes and tests code in a games studio.
  • QA Tester, checks games for bugs and playability issues.

What you could study next

  • HND in Game Development (Level 5), the natural next step after this HNC, deepening your technical and creative skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Game Development or Computer Science (Level 6), for those aiming at senior roles or specialist careers in the industry.
  • Top-up Degree, some universities accept an HNC for entry into the second or third year of a related degree programme.
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