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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: P312

Game Development (HTQ)

DN Colleges Group
Doncaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,190Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the CertHE Game Development (HTQ) at DN Colleges Group. Based in Doncaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Students will delve into the core concepts and principles of game development. They will have the opportunity to explore four specialisms – game design, game art, and game animation and sound for games– through introductory modules as well as learning about the industry as a whole and the history of the games sector. This will provide students with a foundational knowledge of the different areas of game development and an excellent basis to move forward in a specific role. Home/uk fees are £8,190 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Game Development Fundamentals
Game Design Principles
Digital Art and Graphics
Game Animation Essentials
Audio Production for Games
Game Industry and History
Interactive Storytelling and Narrative
Games Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:P312
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,500

Home Student Fee

£8,190

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — DN Colleges Group

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,500£22,000
5 years£15,500£24,500£32,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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