Four GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including a minimum of a 4/5 grade in GCSE English or a Level 2 BTEC in Creative Media or IT with a Merit grade profile. At the interview you will need to bring records of formal study (i.e. a report, media-based project work and evidence of a written piece of work). Students without grades 4/5 in GCSE Maths will be required to study this qualification during the programme.
On successful completion of this course, you could progress onto one of our HNC/HND programmes in Games Design or Film & TV. Alternatively, other HE courses are offered by universities.
This course does not contain a specific work experience component but there is a Progression module that you study in the second year as part of the course. This enables you to speak with industry professionals, engage in talks with industry professionals take part in GameJams. This all feeds in to help you develop employability skills and gain a portfolio for your progression.
You will need to bring your own stationery, and an external 1TB hard drive is beneficial, but not a requirement. You may also be asked to contribute to any courses and visits in which you take part.
If you have a question about this or any other full-time course, email admissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470
