Course contact details
Gloucestershire College Admissions
Email:applications@gloscol.ac.uk
Phone:0345 155 2020
Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ
Games Development
- Higher National Diploma
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Cheltenham
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The HND in Games Development, awarding body Pearson Educational Ltd. is based at our Cheltenham Campus. The course provides a solid grounding in games design and development.
The course combines theory with practice, providing opportunities to learn industry standard creative computing skills. The course is designed to facilitate students’ entry into the industry, support their skills in all aspects of game development and lay a strong foundation for entry onto BA/BSc (Hons) in Game Design and development or further career opportunities and employment within the creative industry sector.
The emphasis in teaching on the HND is to use a mixture of practical and theoretical assignment briefs so that you can develop your chosen skills. Where possible we use ‘live’ scenarios and topics, including those provided by local businesses. The College offers excellent Computing resources, including our own departmental network and a wide range of professional software and hardware resources.
Modules
Course Modules
Individual Project
Creative Media Industry
Professional Practice
Game Development Practices
Games in Context
Game Design
Game Programming
Concept Art Development
Production provide both transferable employability skills and academic study skills
Optional units can include
Principles of User Experience & User Interface Design
Art Development
Principles of Animation
Visual Effects
Motion Graphics
Web & App Game development
Assessment method
Modules are assessed with a combination of practical coursework and recorded presentations. The coursework can vary from practical game projects, programming, 3D modelling to written reports.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GDHD
- Institution code:
- G45
- Campus name:
- Cheltenham
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelDD
T LevelP
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Access to HE DiplomaPass: 45
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements. Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion. All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Higher National Certificate PASS (120 Credits) in a comparable and relevant subject https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and-departments/course-details/IT2GD4/games-development-hnc/hnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2Fsearch%2F%3Frestore%3Dtrue
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above or have comparable/equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Across all skills. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 53 |
The College also accepts a range of international English qualifications and English language tests that demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All course offer decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and-departments/course-details/IT2GD4/games-development-hnc/hnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fsearch%2f%3frestore%3dtrue
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For information on fees and funding, please contact our Student Support Team on 0345 155 2020 (option 4) or email info@gloscol.ac.uk
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