Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Design

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Explore the gaming industry and develop your practical skills ready for you to break into this lucrative industry.

You will learn practical game development skills as well as a theoretical understanding to help put these practices into place.

Projects you will work on include:

• 2D Art
• Character Design
• 3D Modelling
• Game Engines
• Sound Production
• Concept Art
• Level Design

You will also become adept at using the best in industry software such as 3DS Max, Unreal Engine 4 and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Presentations, written assignments, group projects and practical production work will be assessed throughout the year and graded against each unit criteria.

You will be set a final major project at the end of the course, which will be externally moderated to determine your final grade.

Progress to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious media schools across the country and the world.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in several roles, with your highly sought after skills.