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Game Arts and Design BA Hons

Computer Science and Computer Games and Animation at

University of Plymouth

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Not Available

Game Arts and Design BA Hons

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

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Course webpage on University of Plymouth

How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 31 Jan
Submit a portfolio

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Game Arts and Design BA Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Year 4

Entry requirements for Computer Science and Computer Games and Animation at University of Plymouth

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.

Required subjects for Game Arts and Design BA Hons at University of Plymouth

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

UCAS points for current students on Computer Science and Computer Games and Animation at University of Plymouth

Asked for: 96 UCAS Tariff points

English language requirements

6.0
Additional details
with 5.5 in all elements.

How good is this course?

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