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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Dive in and explore the areas of Technical Design and Mechanics Design and Production for games, exploring how to bring an idea to life from concept to production. Guided by industry and research experts, you’ll discover how to produce video games and navigate the complex field of design. With dedicated lab space for games students, you’ll be able to immerse yourself alongside future creatives in the games industry.• Learn core programming skills with C++ and Visual Scripting, giving you a solid foundation to craft your own games.• Collaborative learning and development skills get you prepared with professional practice & communication skills. • Define your own pathway with a range of options modules such as UI design, VFX for games, and motion capture. • Work as a team, collaborating with industry peers from Game Arts & Design to bring projects to life.• The course is 100% coursework based – no exams, aimed at giving you the strongest portfolio potential.• Exciting events run through the year in the games area, with our regular Doodle Club to relax and practice illustration skills, and a Game Jam to kick off each semester to test your skills. Or, unwind with our Games Club to play through and review your favourite games.Graduates in this subject area at University of Plymouth have gone on to work as Technical Designers with Criterion Games, Senior Level Designers at Rocksteady, Visual Effects Artists on Alien: Romulus and Netflix’s Three Body Problem, along with working at other top companies in the creative industries.
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A levelA 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:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 - 30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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
Any subject considered and considered in combination.
Considered in combination
In any subject
Considered in combination
Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.
Considered in combination
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