Q : Are the courses approved & recognised?

Games Design: On successful course completion students will receive a course completion certificate, the prestigious TIGA Games Design Diploma and the City & Guilds Level 6 Diploma in Game Design for Computer Gaming (Industry Specific), 4241-05 600/5097/4.

Games Art / Animation: On successful course completion students will receive a course completion certificate, the prestigious TIGA Games Art and Animation Diploma and the City & Guilds Level 7 Diploma in Art and Animation for Computer Gaming (Industry Specific), 4241-25 600/5098/6.

Games Developer: On successful course completion students will receive a course completion certificate, the prestigious TIGA Games Development Diploma and the City & Guilds Level 7 Diploma in Game Development for Computer Gaming (Industry Specific), 4241-15 600/5099/8.

Games QA Software Tester: On successful course completion students will receive a course completion certificate and the prestigious TIGA QA Tester Diploma.

Q: How do I study the course?

The courses can be studied from home and each student is given a unique login to correspond with their course Tutors. Coverage is national.

Q: When do the courses start?

There is a constant enrolment process - new courses are starting all the time and you may enrol at a time to suit you.

Q: I work un-social hours, can I study part-time / nights?

These are blended learning courses designed to allow you to study whenever and wherever you want, so they are fully flexible and can be studied around other home and/or work commitments.

Q: Who will teach & instruct me?

Qualified & Experienced Course Tutors.

Q: How long will it take to qualify?

Length of course depends on an individuals' ability & the time dedicated to study.

Q: What qualifications do I need to start studying the different courses?

A Course Advisor will assess each individuals' ability and from the findings recommend which course is best suited.

Q: Do I study online or at a college?

These courses are home learning courses with online support.

Q: If I fail an exam?

Exam modules can be re-taken.

Q: What are the differences between the courses?

A Designer - designs the game concept layout
A Developer - develops the game program build
An Artist Animator - does all the games graphics
A Tester - makes sure the video game works with no glitches

Q: What is the cost?

Courses start from as little as £15 per week. Subject to status, there are easy payment options that are interest free and allow you to repay your course fees over 24 or 36 months.

Q: Can I pay back over a period of time?

Flexible re-payment loans are available if required.

Q: What can I do when I qualify?

That depends on the course you have completed.