Overview

This course is for you if...

you’re into both the creative and technical sides of making games
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you want to turn game ideas into real, playable experiences – from concept to launch
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you love working with others and want to be part of a team that innovates
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you’re aiming for a career in game design, production or tech – and want to learn by doing, not by sitting exams

Careers

Graduates of this (Hons) Game Production and Design course from University of Plymouth work at top companies like Facebook, Pixar and EA – or thrive as indie developers and start-up founders. With 2,000+ game studios in the UK, you can build a career close to home in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Your BSc (Hons) Game Production and Design degree opens doors to roles like game artist, coder, designer or producer – and builds skills valued across tech and creative sectors. Optional paid placements with studios like Criterion Games give you real-world experience and industry connections.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Practice

Game Programming

Sound Design

Critical Design

Mechanics and Systems

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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

Game Design Production and Manufacturing Engineering 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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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff

96 - 120

T level

Merit

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

Distinction, Merit, Merit. It is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

Access to Higher Education at level 3

Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined), with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.

Welsh Baccalaureate

112 UCAS points at A level

Scottish Qualifications Authority

112 tariff points

Irish Leaving Certificate

Irish Highers Grades H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (112 points) or equivalent

International Baccalaureate

28 points

If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.

GCSE

Mathematics and English Language grade C / level 4 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

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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