Do you dream of designing the next major video game? Or maybe you’d love to animate, design game sets or become a 3D artist? Our Level 3 Games Development course will develop your skills in the creative and technical elements of games production. You’ll learn using the latest industry-standard equipment, specialist games labs, high-spec PCs and games development technology such as Wacom, Oculus and more. You’ll develop your skills using software and hardware such as Autodesk Creative Suite and Unreal and Unity games engines. With the professional techniques you acquire through lectures and tutorials, you’ll build a portfolio that reflects your personal strengths and interests.
Games Development & eSport
Games Development: UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology
College,Adult
Games Development & eSport
Chippenham!Trowbridge!Salisbury
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2026, Chippenham
Sep 2026, Trowbridge
Sep 2026, Salisbury
Duration
2 years
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
This course will help you build the practical skills and industry knowledge you need for a successful career in the Games Development industry. You’ll learn about a wide range of concepts, from level development pipelines to games mechanics, design and implementation. You’ll cover 3D modelling skills and develop an understanding of 3D games engines. Your practical learning will be complemented by theory sessions, giving you a solid foundation to start your career.
All of your University of Arts London (UAL) qualifications encourage you to explore a variety of methods and techniques, reflecting on them as you learn; this will be a fundamental part of your work.
Throughout the course, the skills you acquire in visual, audio and interactive production will build a foundation for you to choose a specialist route at university or to start your career.
All of your University of Arts London (UAL) qualifications encourage you to explore a variety of methods and techniques, reflecting on them as you learn; this will be a fundamental part of your work.
Throughout the course, the skills you acquire in visual, audio and interactive production will build a foundation for you to choose a specialist route at university or to start your career.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
A successful interview.
A successful interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Following tutor-led sessions, much of your practical work will be carried out during the college day. This may include non-timetabled sessions when you are working unsupervised to improve your skills.
In both years of the course, you will study a number of core units. You will then be asked to put your learning into practice and create a major production of your own devising. This final project is significant because it will be used to award your overall grade for the year.
There are no external exams on this course. The final qualification will be a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Development.
In both years of the course, you will study a number of core units. You will then be asked to put your learning into practice and create a major production of your own devising. This final project is significant because it will be used to award your overall grade for the year.
There are no external exams on this course. The final qualification will be a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Development.
Additional Costs and Information
Resource Fee
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please pay by card on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
You will need to pay £125 to contribute towards materials and equipment (trips are not included in this fee). Please pay this through the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop This will secure you the resources required for the course.
Outside of this expense, you must also bring along your own ear/headphones whenever you attend the campus.
Though preferably paid at this start of term, this fee can be paid in instalments.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre as well as virtual learning portals.
Trips
Students may have the opportunity to attend an additional residential trip during the year. Your course lecturer will provide further information once the course has started and any additional trips can be paid for on the college shop Wiltshire College Online Shop.
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please pay by card on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
You will need to pay £125 to contribute towards materials and equipment (trips are not included in this fee). Please pay this through the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop This will secure you the resources required for the course.
Outside of this expense, you must also bring along your own ear/headphones whenever you attend the campus.
Though preferably paid at this start of term, this fee can be paid in instalments.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre as well as virtual learning portals.
Trips
Students may have the opportunity to attend an additional residential trip during the year. Your course lecturer will provide further information once the course has started and any additional trips can be paid for on the college shop Wiltshire College Online Shop.
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