Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Course info

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 ...Read more

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 year-long, paid work placement with companies such as Criterion Games.* Access all areas: keep working into the evening in our dedicated lab space open until 10 pm and take advantage of other amazing facilities, including our 35-seat, 360° immersive vision theatre, VR kits, graphics tablets, game controllers, 3D printers and even an extensive collection of boardgames.* Learn in our friendly and vibrant setting, working individually and teaming-up with other students. Teaching and learning is practical and project-based and 100% coursework assessed.* Our inspiring graduates have gone on to work at the world's top games companies, including Electronic Arts, Frontier Developments and Bossa Studios

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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22 Nov 24

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Skel
21 Nov 24

Lovely place, right in the heart of Plymouth. Understanding and accommodating, making sure every student can work to their best ability...Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

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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):

DD - D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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

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

MMM - DMM 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.

T Level:

Pass (C and above) - M Grades / Points required

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

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

In combination with Advanced Highers

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

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels

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.

Considered in combination

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

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

Considered in combination

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

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Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
50%
Mathematics
25%
Product Design
19%
3D Design
17%
Photography
17%
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Artem
22 Nov 24
Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)
Really good uni with highly skilled...
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Skel
21 Nov 24
Game Arts and Design BA (Hons)
Lovely place, right in the heart of Plymouth. Understanding and accommodating, making sure every student can work to their best ability....
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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