Digital Technology with Games Development - Level 2
Summary
Are you interested in a career in games development, networking or web technologies? Our computing courses equip you with the skills required to work in these technology expanding industries.
There are many employability opportunities within the computing industry and at Blackpool and The Fylde College we have a wide range of courses that will provide you with the specialised industry based skills required to work in the sector of your choice.
In your year course you will study a range of topics including:
• Games programming
• Setting up an IT system
• 3D generated graphics
• Python development
• Team working
• Games design
Next course dates
| Start date | Location | Duration | |
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02 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Year
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
On completion of this course, learners with the required Maths and English grades will have the opportunity to progress to one of our level 3 BTEC or level 3 T Level qualifications.
Key information
Entry Requirements
This is a transitional course to enable students without the pre requisite of 5 GCSE at grade 4 to gain the necessary skills to gain a T Level.
A minimum of 2 GCSEs or a relevant Level 1 qualification, along with the following:
• A successful interview with a tutor
• The ability to study independently
• A genuine interest in the subject
• Good communication skills
• Hardworking approach towards the industry
All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course
Essential Skills – English and Maths
If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme.
At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.
Qualification obtained
T Level Foundation Year - DigitalFees and funding
Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.
If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.
What will I learn?
Essential skills: English and Maths
All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
Work placement is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a placement relevant to your study.
How will I learn?
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
How will I be assessed?
There will be no formal assessment, however students will be assessed by assignment and portfolio.