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PostgraduateCertificate

Indie Games Development

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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6 monthsDuration
£3,975Per Year (Home)
£3,975Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in this specialist field with the Cert Indie Games Development at National Film and Television School. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-month part-time structure. Gain a 360 degree understanding of indie games development Fulfil your creative potential by learning how to create independent video games. This six-month part-time certificate course explores the contemporary indie games landscape; including game design, creative business, technical development and marketing and promotion. This practical, hands-on course is for students seeking to run their own games business or for turning their hobby into a successful career. Home/uk fees are £3,975 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Game Design Principles and Practice
Indie Games Business Strategy
Game Development Fundamentals
Creative Production and Project Management
Games Marketing and Community Building
Programming for Game Development
Audio and Visual Storytelling for Games
Independent Games Capstone Project
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCOURSE OVERVIEW Learn to create engaging independent video games. The casual game market is ever expanding, with more opportunities than ever to launch a career within the games industry or to start up as an indie game developer. This practical part-time certificate course is for those looking to run their own games business, or want to turn their hobby into a successful career. You’ll explore game design, creative business, technical development and marketing and promotion, learning how to desi

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£3,975

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Scholarships available for eligible students

If you complete this course and then successfully secure a place on an NFTS MFA or MA course, we will refund you half the paid certificate course fee on taking up your MFA/MA place at the School. If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk NFTS Main Campus Course Fee: £3,975 This is the fee for January 2026 intake. Fees are confirmed/updated in June each year for the following intake date

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