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Digital Games Design & Development UAL Extended Diploma (Alton)

UAL Level 3 Diploma

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Digital Games Design and Development - UAL Level 3 Diploma AF1-DGDE3D/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (2 years)

Examination board
University of the Arts London

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Overview

Housed in our Gaming & Creative Design Studios, the multidisciplinary nature of this course will allow us to offer you the very best experience when working in this field. You will learn about the games industry; from devising a concept to developing a working prototype using industrystandard applications.

We have invested heavily in both new hardware and software, based on the input from industry experts to ensure you start off right on this exciting course. Over the two years, you will gain both technical and non-technical skills that are highly regarded by the industry. We will provide you with all the relevant software to enable you to develop and hone your skills outside of the classroom. This will be a fully digital course, utilising a range of different digital resources and submission of assignments.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Mathematics.

This two year course will cover a mixture of specialist application and industry specific skills. During the first year, the focus will be industry skills, Higher Education and industry visits. You will be studying:

  • Digital Media Skills
  • Media Campaigns
  • 3D Modelling
  • Games Engine Scripting using Unreal
  • 3D Digital Animation
  • Sound Design
  • Working in the Creative Media Industry

Using the latest hardware and software technology, aligned with industry practice in games development, you will have the opportunity to acquire real-world skills and experience in this emerging industry. You will be using software from Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Audition, Unreal Engine, Game Maker and Unity.

This course will include a variety of teaching methods using online digital resources, with you developing a range of portfolios in various formats. Where appropriate, guest speakers and industry experts will be invited in to provide insight into games development.

Assessments will largely be project-based, leading to a collaborative project at the end of each year.

After successfully completing this course, you could progress onto a university degree, Level 4 Apprenticeship in Games Development or another relevant industry.


My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

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