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Game Arts and Design

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Course summary

Turn your creativity into captivating games. Master 3D modelling, 2D art, animation, level design and gameplay coding - all guided by industry experts. Explore every stage of game development and specialise in what excites you most.

Create in world-class facilities
Create with cutting-edge tech in world-class facilities - where your ideas come to life in VR, 360° immersion and high-spec game labs.

Shape the future of gaming
Future-proof your career with industry-led, tech-focused training - where innovation, entrepreneurship and ethical practice prepare you to thrive and make an impact.

Break into the industry
Boost your employability with optional year-long, paid placements at top studios like Criterion Games.

This course is for you if...

  • you’re passionate about creating immersive, engaging games

  • you enjoy blending creativity and technical skills in game design

  • you want to master industry-standard tools and workflows

  • you’re aiming for a career as a game artist, 3D modeller, or level designer.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1
Get straight into learning the art and coding skills you need as a game designer. You are introduced to 2D design and 3D modelling software, game engines and gameplay coding. Bring your drawings to life with animation and interactivity, and create your first 3D models and games. Learn about storytelling and build your own gaming hardware.

Year 2
Master more advanced 3D modelling and game programming techniques, and hone your level design skills. Learn about working in the creative industries from visiting speakers, and work with Illustration students to further develop your drawing skills.

Optional placement year
An optional paid 48-week work placement offers invaluable practical work experience. We recommend pursuing a placement, as it enhances your final year of study and improves your employability on graduation.

Final year
Focus on your own particular areas of interest by selecting from a range of optional modules and set your creativity free in your epic final year project.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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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, Digital Support Services, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

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

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

Considered in combination with 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)

Considered in combination with other level 3 qualifications

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, with an optional informal interview, for entry onto this course. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-game-arts-and-design/portfolios

English language requirements

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

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.

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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

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