Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HND
HND
South Thames College
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The HND in Games will give you vocational skills needed for employment in the industry or for further study. This course runs for one year and students can progress onto an HND after successfully achieving the HNC qualification of this degree level course.
It is designed to give each student practical exposure to complete each of the major disciplines needed for game content creation. This includes games produced by both major game studios working on AAA titles and independent production houses working on mobile gaming and other applications such as both AR, VR and the usage of photogrammetry. Students will learn the proper tools and techniques used by industry professionals.
This is an industry-led qualification. BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace and are also designed to meet employer's needs. Therefore, Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by the games industry.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Qualification requirements
In Creative Media, or related subjects.
Applicants must possess a Level 4 HNC Creative Media Production in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment. If you don't already have a relevant HNC, you'll take the two-year course and start at HNC (Level 4).
In Creative Media, or related subjects.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HND, HND, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Media Production (Game Development) - HND HND
| EU | £5100 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £5100 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5100 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £5100 | year 1 |
| Wales | £5100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About South Thames College
South Thames College Group (STCG) is a large education provider that mainly delivers further education level courses in the south-west side of London, England. STCG works from four main campus sites, which applicants can find in Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth, Carshalton, and Morden.
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