Course Comparison

Course
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design BSc (Hons) Game Production and Design
Award
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
100% coursework -
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 two A levels; General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
26–28 points overall.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design).
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 HE Diploma 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
Portfolios are required, ideally with face-to-face interviews. International applicants can email their portfolios, which will be followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.
Learn how you can best prepare for your portfolio submission by reading our portfolio advice.
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.
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 and have a portfolio accepted. In some circumstances, a portfolio can be used in consideration for applicants that do not meet the normal academic requirements. A portfolio can include examples of existing technical coding and scripting, mods created for games, toolkits and other technical skills. It can also include 3D models, environments and example demo games produced in any game engine. The portfolio is encouraged to demonstrate creativity through original work and work based on existing media, with annotated processes to the creation of the work.