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Game Production and Design

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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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.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1
Learn to design, build and code games from concept to prototype. Explore game engines, C++ programming, gameplay systems and narrative design - while collaborating in studio-style projects. Optional modules in UI or Sound Design let you tailor your path. Prepare early for industry with dedicated placement support.

Year 2
Advance your technical and creative skills with a focus on gameplay systems, multiplayer mechanics and professional practice. Build a standout portfolio, collaborate across disciplines and take on real-world design challenges aligned with global issues. Optional modules let you specialise in areas like VFX, animation, motion capture or 3D scanning - tailoring your experience to your career goals.

Year 3
Bring everything together in your final year with a major self-directed project, a professional portfolio and a critical research piece. You’ll work independently and in teams to create industry-ready games and experiences, while exploring cutting-edge areas like alternative controllers, interactive installations or experience design. Optional modules let you pitch and develop original games, design innovative hardware or create immersive digital exhibitions - preparing you for creative careers or further study

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
P60

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

104 tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level
M

Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels

Scottish Higher

In combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 tariff points from a minimum of two Advanced Highers
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D

Any subject considered and considered in combination.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

In any subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 tariff points overall. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.

With our contextual offer scheme, we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.

Learn more on the University of Plymouth website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
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