Computer Science (Games Development) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Computer Science (Games Development) BSc (Hons)

At Plymouth you will create your own apps, games, and VR solutions to build a versatile profile. Innovate in gaming and apply game tech to real-world problems, working solo and in teams. Build your portfolio and boost creativity for career success.

Your gaming platform
Youll be part of our Plymouth games and development community, participating in exhibitions and national events such as EGX, Develop, Tranzfuser, and the Global Game Jam. These platforms allow you to present your ideas, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and build a portfolio that ...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

I622

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

To include a minimum of 2 A Levels

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing, IT, Science, Humanities, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

DMM

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

104 UCAS points from Higher Level Maths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4

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

Considered in combination.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Highers

Extended Project

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.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination.

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination.

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination.

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination.

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination.

A level

104 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level

M

Merit overall with Mathematics units studying within the T Level pathways - If mathematics units not studied enquire at institution.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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