Computer Science (Games Development) BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.- **Build your profile as a versatile developer.** Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game ...Read more

Create your own apps, games, virtual and mixed reality solutions to build your profile as a versatile developer. This course challenges you to innovate in the games sector while applying your highly transferable skills using game technologies to solve real-world problems. Work individually and as part of a team, establishing your portfolio and career trajectory.-


Build your profile as a versatile developer.

Attract industry attention with an extensive portfolio of tech demos and indie game releases. Explore and reflect your interests and skillset through deep-dive solo projects. Collaborate in team projects to develop bigger games and more expansive systems.-


Prepare yourself for the real-world work requirements in the industry.

Learn the skills and experience the full development cycle from initial concept through design process and implementation to final project delivery and product release.-


Dive into game dev and get involved.

Join our active games and developer community, participate and compete in exhibitions and national events such as EGX, Develop, the Tranzfuser and the Global Game Jam. Meet like-minded people, present your ideas and build fun games.-


Gain professional accreditation.

Get a degree that's accredited by, and entitles membership of, British Computer Society, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.-


Make use of cutting-edge facilities.

Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility . You'll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations. We are a member of TIGA, the professional body for games developers in the UK.

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65th
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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):

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

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M - D Grades / Points required

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

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104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A LevelsApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution

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104-120 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced HighersApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent

120-128 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced HighersApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent

To include a minimum of 2 A LevelsApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution

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

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Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

120-128 UCAS points from Higher LevelMaths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4

104-120 UCAS points from Higher LevelMaths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4

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Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.

Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.

Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.

Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.

Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.

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Merit to Distinction Overall depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T Level pathways

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