Game Arts and Design

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animation

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

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

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points
BTEC MMM - DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £30,000

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £30,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000