HND Game Development
Key Information
- Course Title: Business
- Award: Higher National Diploma
- Level: 5
- Awarding Body: Pearson
- UCAS Code: 154G
- Start Dates: September, January, and April
- Study Mode and Duration: Full-time (2 years)
- Fees: £6,355
- Delivery: Weekdays, weekends or evenings
Course Overview
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND - Level 5) in Game Development, helps you build on your existing knowledge and move into more specialised areas, preparing yourself for higher-level study or employment.
You develop the ability to apply your own ideas, solve complex problems, and think critically while working on advanced projects. You also learn to handle responsibility and decision-making in professional contexts. By the end of Level 5, you have a strong understanding of your chosen specialism and the ability to apply your skills effectively in real-world game development or related industries.
Teaching
Our teaching methods will be varied, interactive and engaging. You will take part in on campus lectures and live online lectures, tutorials, and academic support sessions. You will also access online learning content such as lecture notes, recordings, presentations, and handouts.
You will have access to our on-campus and electronic library. When not attending lectures, you will also be studying independently. Independent learning plays a vital role in your studies and involves research, reading books and journals, preparing reports, presentations, and projects.
Assessment
We mostly assess you through practical coursework assignments. You will be involved in the sort of tasks you might undertake in a workplace. Sometimes these will be individual tasks and at other times, you will need to work in a group. Assignments could include essays, reports, individual and group projects, research and consultancy projects, presentations, and design of digital materials.
Modules
Year 1
- Concept & Development
- Creative Project
Year 2
- Personal Professional Development
- Professional Project
Careers
The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Game Development gives you basic skills in coding, design, and creating simple games. After completing it, you can apply for entry-level roles like game tester (QA), junior developer, or you can continue studying to the HND to gain more advanced skills.
The Pearson Higher National Diploma (HND) builds on the HNC with more advanced knowledge and practical projects, helping you specialise in some areas. After completing it, you can apply for junior roles such as game developer, designer, or progress to the final year of a university degree to improve your career opportunities.
This course should help you increase performance through strategic planning to meet game design and development aims. It should also help you manage game design and development functions to work effectively in lower- or middle management positions.
Entry and Visa Requirements
Entry Requirements
You should hold at least one of the following:
- BTEC Level 3 qualification in Art and Design or Media
- GCE A-Level(s) with strong results in a relevant subject
- Access to Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution
- Foundation Diploma
- UK or International equivalent of any of the above.
Additional Requirements
You should also hold at least one of the following:
- Five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above, including Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
- Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths and English)
- IELTS 5.5 or CEFR B2 (or equivalent).
If you do not hold any of the above, you will be required to successfully complete an English and/or Maths test at The London College.
If You Don’t Meet the Entry Requirements
You may still be considered for entry if you can demonstrate strong communication and learning skills, relevant knowledge, work experience, and motivation to succeed — supported by a minimum of three years UK work experience relevant to the course applied for.
If you do not hold GCSE Maths and English (or an equivalent qualification), you will be required to complete an English and/or Maths test at The London College as part of the entry process.
Immigration / Visa Requirements
You must hold one of the following:
- UK or Irish citizenship
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Non-EU passport with ILR, LLR, or DLR
- Valid work visa (additional residency and immigration requirements apply)
- Refugee status, or be the child or spouse of someone with refugee status
- Humanitarian Protection.
Other exceptional circumstances may apply. Please contact us for further details.