Certificate of Higher Education Creative Technologies - Games Design and Development
Berlin, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is Level 4, equal to year one of a bachelor's degree. MetStudios' CertHE in Creative Technologies – Games Design and Development at BIMM University Berlin gives a practical introduction to game design, development and portfolio work through lectures, workshops and studio practice. It welcomes international and mature students and offers a pathway into Games Art and Technology on a one-year programme.
Career Outcomes: You can progress to study or enter roles such as game designer, producer, games artist, level designer or QA tester. Skills transfer to game studios, interactive media, AR/VR and mobile sectors.
A Certificate of Higher Education, also known as a CertHE, is the equivalent to Level 4 (year one) of an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree.
Want a gateway into the games industry? MetStudios’ practical CertHE courses offer an introduction to the dynamic disciplines of game development. This one-year course offers an exciting opportunity for game makers and producers to delve into their craft through engaging lectures, workshops, and the creation of a comprehensive creative portfolio.
While the course primarily caters to international students, we also welcome mature students who possess experiential ability, even without formal qualifications. The course presents the perfect avenue for creative practitioners to benefit from the MetStudios experience and networking opportunities.
This course also offers a pathway in Games Art and Technology.
Key facts
- Mode of attendance: Full-time
- Length of course: 1 year
- Awarding institution: BIMM University (UK)
- Campus delivery: Berlin
- Language of study: English
- Credits: 60 ECTS/ 120 FHEQ (UK)
The Games Design and Development pathway focuses on the key skills required for games development within design departments and an introduction to the software development lifecycle. It will develop and encourage debate around the cultural and political nature of games and development.
- Foundational Design
- Programming Fundamentals
- Introduction to Games Engines
- Games Design Theory
- Games Mechanics
- Prototyping
- Studio Project
Final award: Certificate of Higher Education Creative Technologies - Games Design and Development
Early Confirmation Discount
An early confirmation discount for study in the UK of £2,000 or €2,000 for study in Germany or Ireland for each year of study is available to all international students ineligible for home (domestic) fees who have an offer to study with us at any of our campuses in the UK, Germany or Ireland.
Discount eligibility
To be eligible for the Early Confirmation Discount, you must:
- Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home (domestic) fees
- Apply and receive an offer to study a BIMM University course
- Accept your offer
- Pay your deposit, if applicable, by the deadline of 15th June 2025
- The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enrol.
This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer, or scholarship.
