Level 3 Diploma in Games Development and IT (Enhanced)
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP51292 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course. |
Department | Digital Technologies, Computing & IT |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to work with cutting-edge products and ever-changing technology in the world's fastest-growing sector?
Studying a Games Development and IT course at Coleg Cambria places you in an ideal position to thrive in this digital environment and fully exploit your potential.
Computers are integral to every aspect of our world, and a career in this fast-moving and innovative industry could be yours for the taking. This course will equip you with the right mix of skills to advance your career, ensuring you gain a well-rounded skillset for success.
You will learn in an immersive environment, becoming fully involved in multiple aspects of Games Development and Digital IT technologies. You'll gain well-rounded knowledge, experience, and transferable skills to progress to university or a career in various areas.
What You'll Achieve
The Level 3 Diploma in Games Development and IT is designed to maximise your potential and employability prospects. It's calibrated to enhance your digital skills and provide you with the greatest chance of securing an apprenticeship or job once the course finishes.
This is a two-year course that will result in you achieving a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT.
What You'll Learn
The areas you will learn about on this course include:
Information Technology Systems
Creating Systems to Manage Information
Using Social Media in Business
Programming
Website Development
Computer Games Development
IT Project Management
Cyber Security and Incident Management
IT Service Delivery
Enterprise in IT
Digital 2D and 3D Graphics
Digital Animation and Effects
Mobile Apps Development
In the second year of the qualification, you will have the choice of applying for university via the UCAS process, or joining the Enhanced IT programme.
This programme will provide you with additional skills and support with the aim of progressing on to an apprenticeship or a job.
Studying a Games Development and IT course at Coleg Cambria places you in an ideal position to thrive in this digital environment and fully exploit your potential.
Computers are integral to every aspect of our world, and a career in this fast-moving and innovative industry could be yours for the taking. This course will equip you with the right mix of skills to advance your career, ensuring you gain a well-rounded skillset for success.
You will learn in an immersive environment, becoming fully involved in multiple aspects of Games Development and Digital IT technologies. You'll gain well-rounded knowledge, experience, and transferable skills to progress to university or a career in various areas.
What You'll Achieve
The Level 3 Diploma in Games Development and IT is designed to maximise your potential and employability prospects. It's calibrated to enhance your digital skills and provide you with the greatest chance of securing an apprenticeship or job once the course finishes.
This is a two-year course that will result in you achieving a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT.
What You'll Learn
The areas you will learn about on this course include:
Information Technology Systems
Creating Systems to Manage Information
Using Social Media in Business
Programming
Website Development
Computer Games Development
IT Project Management
Cyber Security and Incident Management
IT Service Delivery
Enterprise in IT
Digital 2D and 3D Graphics
Digital Animation and Effects
Mobile Apps Development
In the second year of the qualification, you will have the choice of applying for university via the UCAS process, or joining the Enhanced IT programme.
This programme will provide you with additional skills and support with the aim of progressing on to an apprenticeship or a job.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths or English Language/Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy .
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The BTEC qualification uses a combination of assessment styles to give you the confidence that you can apply your knowledge to succeed in the workplace and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses.
This range of vocational assessments, both practical and written, means you can showcase your learning and achievements to best effect when you take your next step, whether that’s applications to higher education courses or potential employers.
BTEC uses three types of assessment – assignments, tasks, and written exams. There are four externally assessed exams/tasks in total, spread across the full two years.
This range of vocational assessments, both practical and written, means you can showcase your learning and achievements to best effect when you take your next step, whether that’s applications to higher education courses or potential employers.
BTEC uses three types of assessment – assignments, tasks, and written exams. There are four externally assessed exams/tasks in total, spread across the full two years.
Completion of the full 2-year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT qualifies for UCAS points, giving students a wide choice of progression options. You can go on to university, an apprenticeship, or employment and continue to develop your IT career—who knows where it will end?
Some possible opportunities in the IT sphere include:
Games Designer
Web Designer
Digital Technology Solutions
Systems Support Technician
IT Support Technician
Data Analyst
IT Management for Business
Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner
Software Designer
Business Computing and Entrepreneurship
Systems Analyst
App Developer
Information Systems Manager
Some possible opportunities in the IT sphere include:
Games Designer
Web Designer
Digital Technology Solutions
Systems Support Technician
IT Support Technician
Data Analyst
IT Management for Business
Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner
Software Designer
Business Computing and Entrepreneurship
Systems Analyst
App Developer
Information Systems Manager
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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