Education & Training

Qualifications

The formal training behind the portfolio work — a Level 3 Diploma in Games Development, plus additional qualifications built up along the way.

QualificationGames Development — Level 3 Diploma
Awarding BodyUAL
InstitutionThe City of Liverpool College
GradeDistinction
Status✓ Completed 2026
Main Qualification

Level 3 Diploma — Games Development

Completed a Level 3 Diploma in Games Design, Development & Media at The City of Liverpool College, awarded by UAL, achieving a Distinction. The course covered game design theory, Unreal Engine 5 development, 3D asset creation and production skills — all of which fed directly into the two solo portfolio projects on this site.

CourseGames Development (1st Year)
Awarding BodyUAL
InstitutionThe City of Liverpool College
GradeDistinction

Official certificate statement of results available on request — personal details have been left off this page for privacy.

Additional Qualifications

Further Training & Certificates

Alongside the games development diploma, I've also completed the following qualifications.

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Full CV

Every qualification above, alongside portfolio projects and work experience, is detailed in full in my CV.

📄 Joseph Ward — CV

Full CV including education, portfolio projects and work experience.

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