Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)

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, entrepreneurshi...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

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

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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 Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

Any subject considered and considered in combination.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 tariff points from a minimum of two 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

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.

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

Considered in combination with other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Considered in combination with other level 3 qualifications

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