Game Production and Design | University of Plymouth

Course summary

Dive into technical design, game mechanics and production. Learn from industry experts, work in dedicated games labs and build real games from concept to launch - alongside a community of future game creators.

Make your own games from day one
Learn coding skills in C++ and Visual Scripting - and bring your game ideas to life with hands-on, creative projects.

Build games as a team, like the professionals
Collaborate with artists and designers in a studio-style environment, developing the teamwork and communication skills the industry demands.

Shape the future of gaming
Customise your degree with modules like UI, VFX and mocap - and get future-ready with tech-driven, industry-led training built for tomorrow’s careers.

This course is for you if...

you’re into both the creative and technical sides of making games
you want to turn game ideas into real, playable experiences - from concept to launch
you love working with others and want to be part of a team that innovates
you’re aiming for a career in game design, production or tech - and want to learn by doing, not by sitting exams.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: I623
Institution code:: P60

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