Course Comparison

Course
BA (Hons) Game Arts and Design BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
Award
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Art, Design and Architecture School of Art, Design and Architecture
Entry requirements
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. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
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. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary .

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.
A levels
96–112 points, from a minimum of 2 A Levels; General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
28 points.
BTEC
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. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access Course
Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T levels
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Five passes including Mathematics and English Language grade C.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.  
Portfolio
Applicants are not required to share a portfolio with us; however, doing so may allow us to guarantee you a place or consider applications that do not meet the normal academic requirements. Phone or Skype interviews can be arranged if you cannot attend in person.
We would like to see examples of your work if you have them, such as:
  • a portfolio of drawings, sketches, character or game designs.
  • computer-based and online work: algorithmic artworks, web pages, games, blogs, etc.
  • media: video, photographs, sound pieces and music.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to new media/digital production or the interactive arts.