BSc Game Production and Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Game Production and Design, an undergraduate degree focused on technical design, game mechanics, and production processes within the games industry. Core topics include Programming, Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year between the second and final years. The first year introduces foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Design Practice, Interactive Experience, Introduction to Game Engines, Game Programming, and Game Mechanics Design, alongside optional choices like UI Design and Sound Design. The second year progresses to advanced topics via compulsory modules including Critical Design, Professional Portfolio, Studio Practice, and Mechanics and Systems, with further optional modules covering Rigging and Animation, VFX for Games, Scanning and Photogrammetry, and Motion Capture.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access to HE Diploma (preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall. Portfolio: Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, with an optional informal interview, for entry onto this course. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team; drop us an email at applications@plymouth.ac.uk or alternatively give us a call on +44 1752 585858 . Learn more about submitting your portfolio . Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 46%
- Gained a higher qualification: 49%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 68%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 39%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 53%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Stage 1 Placement Preparation
- Design Practice
- Interactive Experience
- Introduction to Game Engines
- Game Programming
- Game Mechanics Design
- UI Design
- Sound Design
- Critical Design
- Professional Portfolio
- Studio Practice
- Mechanics and Systems
- Rigging and Animation
- VFX for Games
- Scanning and Photogrammetry
- Motion Capture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £51,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Game Production and Design at University of Plymouth?
46% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.