Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)

Bring your creativity to the world of computer games. Learn 3D modelling, 2D art and animation, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts will guide you through all aspects of game design and development, building a full understanding of the game creation process and allowing you to specialise in the areas you find most engaging.


* Learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets.


* Gain invaluable professional experience with the option to take part in a ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

W282

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

96

120

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

30

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

MMM

DMM

In any subject

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

96-120 tariff points overall. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

DD

D*D*

Any subject considered and considered in combination.

Scottish Advanced Higher

96-120 tariff points from a minimum of two Advanced Highers English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

A level

96-112 tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level

Pass (C and above)

M

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

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