Overview

If you love creating visually stunning games and immersive experiences, this (Hons) Game Arts and Design programme from the University of Plymouth gives you the chance to focus on the artistic side of game development. You’ll learn to design characters, environments and storylines using industry tools like Unreal Engine and Blender. Graduates go on to work at top companies like EA Games and Aardman Animation, and work on high profile projects like Alien: Romulus and Netflix’s Three Body Problem.

This course is for you if...

you’re passionate about creating immersive, engaging games

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you enjoy blending creativity and technical skills in game design

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you want to master industry-standard tools and workflows

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you’re aiming for a career as a game artist, 3D modeller, or level designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Illustration and Concept Art
3D Modelling
Game Art Practice
Design Practice
Interactive Experiences
Virtuality & Immersion

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Game Design View 256 other Bachelors in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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General 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.

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.

Other: Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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