For 2025 entry, you will need 80 UCAS Tariff points.

Some typical examples of how you can achieve 80 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below:

• A levels – CDD
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Pass (MMP)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma – 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction, 0 credits for Merit and 30 credits for Pass. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Prior Learning and Experience

University Centre St Helens welcomes applications from mature students (aged 21+) and students from a varied range of backgrounds and experience. Offers of a place on the degree will not be based solely upon academic qualifications alone and related skills gained in the workplace will also be considered.

Additional Entry Requirements

All suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if this degree is suitable for your needs. It will also provide an opportunity for you to discuss and explore your career interests with the Programme Leader.

You will need to present appropriate evidence in the form of a physical or digital portfolio. This could include coursework (from brief to final product), independent art/design work, 3D models, level builds (screenshots) and any level design (plans for games and game design documents) and/or creative process that could be diverse from the games industry. Your portfolio should present your full range of skills and knowledge.

Information for International Applicants

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.