Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Game Arts and Design in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,836.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Unleash your creativity in the realm of computer games. Master 3D modeling, 2D art and animation, level design, and gameplay programming. Industry professionals will mentor you through every stage of game design and development, helping you gain comprehensive knowledge of the creative process while focusing on your preferred specialties.
A Game Arts and Design degree opens doors to careers as a game artist, 3D modeler, gameplay programmer, level designer, technical game designer, technical artist, producer, or various other positions in gaming. Your adaptable creative and technical skills could also lead to opportunities as a designer, programmer, or producer in other tech-driven creative fields.
Train with industry-standard tools and workflows while utilizing cutting-edge equipment, including high-performance gaming PCs and VR systems.
Gain real-world experience through an optional year-long paid internship with leading studios like Criterion Games.
Round-the-clock access: Continue your projects late into the evening in our specialized lab, open until 10 pm, and utilize exceptional resources like our 35-seat 360° immersive theater, VR equipment, drawing tablets, gaming controllers, 3D printers, and an extensive board game library.
Study in our dynamic, collaborative environment, working both independently and in teams. Our hands-on, project-focused approach is entirely coursework-based.
Our accomplished alumni have secured positions at premier gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, Frontier Developments, and Bossa Studios.
3-year program (with optional placement) Full Time.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
96 - 120
A level
A minimum of 2 A levels, General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
28 points.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DMM.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All access courses
Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably art and design or combined), with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.
English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.
Portfolio
Applicants are not required to share a portfolio with us, however, doing so may allow us to guarantee you a place or consider applications that do not meet the normal academic requirements. A portfolio could include your 2D drawings, paintings, designs or animations, 3D models, game levels or mods, or examples of your coding such as programs, games or apps you have made.
IELTS - 6.0 overall 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
TOELF - 76 Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18.
96 - 120
A level
A minimum of 2 A levels, General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
28 points.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DMM.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All access courses
Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably art and design or combined), with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.
English language requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.
Portfolio
Applicants are not required to share a portfolio with us, however, doing so may allow us to guarantee you a place or consider applications that do not meet the normal academic requirements. A portfolio could include your 2D drawings, paintings, designs or animations, 3D models, game levels or mods, or examples of your coding such as programs, games or apps you have made.
IELTS - 6.0 overall 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
TOELF - 76 Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18.
Tuition
GBP
16,300