BTEC Level 2 Diploma Creative Digital Media Production (Games Pathway)

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This course is provisionally full for 25/26, for more information about places starting this September view our dedicated Careers Information, Advice & Guidance page.

Key Facts

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Level: 2

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: HFG1041

Start Date: September 2025

Code: HFG1041

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October

This qualification is designed to support learners who wish to study entry level Games Production as a one-year, full-time course alongside undertaking English and Maths.

Features & Benefits

Utilise up to date industry standard software to assist in your own game development pathway
The course covers a wide range of games development subjects

Course Content

Get hands on experience with industry standard software packages including Adobe CC, Blender and Unreal Engine
Increase knowledge of the current trends, technologies and production tools used in the games industry
Complete various games-based projects following industry pipelines e.g. Games Demos, Art Pieces and 3D Assets
Develop an understanding of games theory and reasoning behind design choices
Gain an understanding of working to a client brief through project-based assessment

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including Maths and English Language

Progression

Successful learners on this qualification can progress to L3 Games Development/L3 Games, Animation and VFX/L3 Media.

This qualification will give learners the potential opportunity to progress to employment, or progress within employment in a wide range of job roles across the creative digital media sectors.

You will learn and use a variety of skills throughout the course, which are in great demand and are recognised and highly valued by employers and colleges.