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Digital Technology with Games Development - Pre T Level

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
01 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
1 Year

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

On completion of this course, learners will have to opportunity to progress to the T level Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Support Services or Digital Business Services.

There will also be the possibility to follow a BTEC program at level 3 such as Computing with Programming, Games Development & Cyber Security - Level 3 Triple Diploma (BTEC).

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 - Digital

What will I learn?

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 be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

There will be no formal assessment, however students will be assessed by assignment and portfolio.