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Diploma of Computing in Games Development and Coding

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Barry, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cardiff and Vale College campus

About the program

A two-year computing diploma with games development and coding, offered at two campuses.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Computing in Games Development and Coding. Apply skills related to Two-year BTEC Extended Diploma
  • equal to three A Levels
  • Year 1 units include principles of computer science and programming. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Computing or IT degree study
  • Employment in the digital industry
  • BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at CAVC

Curriculum

  • Two-year BTEC Extended Diploma
  • equal to three A Levels. Year 1 units include principles of computer science and programming
  • computer games development
  • IT systems security and encryption
  • and mobile applications development. Year 2 covers software design and development
  • a project
  • computer networking
  • managing computing projects and website development.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • You’ll need: 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C
  • Or a Level 2 IT Diploma with a Merit or higher Grade C or above in GCSE English or Welsh
  • Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication Grade C or above in GCSE Maths
  • Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy

Accepted academic background

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the Computing in Games Development and Coding admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£9,433 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusBarry Campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.