COURSE INFORMATION:
This course prepares you for careers in the games industry by combining creative design, technical development, and teamwork in a studio-style learning environment. Students work as if they are part of an indie game studio, collaborating on projects while developing individual specialist skills.
What You’ll Learn
• Game Design
• Game Engines & Development Tools
• 3D Modelling & Game Art
• Production Management
• Theory in Context
You will also develop key industry skills:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Research & Analysis
• Project Development
Features and Benefits
• Industry-focused learning
• Studio-style teamwork environment
• Guest speakers from the games industry
• Educational trips and events
• Practical project-based assignments
Course Structure
Year 1 – HNC
• Module: Process and Practice
• Concept & Development (85 credits)
• Creative Project (35 credits)
Year 2 – HND
• Module: Professional Creative Practice
• Personal Professional Development (45 credits)
• Professional Project (75 credits)
Progression Opportunities
Many students progress from HNC → HND → Top-Up Degree in areas such as:
• Game Design
• Game Development
• Game Art
• Games Production
• Games Design & Production
Graduates may also move directly into industry.
Start Your Career as:
• Game Designer
• Game Programmer / Developer
• Game Artist
• Audio Designer / Composer
• QA Tester
• Producer / Project Manager
Year 1 Modules: Process and Practice, Concept & Development & Creative Project
The programme uses various assessment techniques to ensure you can demonstrate the range of learning outcomes. Subject knowledge and understanding are assessed through examinations, coursework essays, coursework reports, individual or group presentations, written evaluations, debates and posters will be used as other forms of assessment. These also assess a range of transferable skills, including confidence in academic written communication
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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You will undertake various assessments, including professional discussions, portfolios, marketing campaigns, essays and presentations. All modules and assessments are aligned to the skills and competencies required within industry, equipping you well for the world of work.
Email:undergradadmissions@loucoll.ac.uk
Phone:01509 618110
Email:undergradadmissions@loucoll.ac.uk
Phone:01509 618110
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