Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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3 Years

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A constantly evolving sector, the multibillion-pound computer games industry is now worth more than double its value in 2007. This offers graduates extensive career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field.This course provides an opportunity to develop your interest in computer games into a set of skills which will help you start a career in this exciting industry.You will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring exciting ...Read more

A constantly evolving sector, the multibillion-pound computer games industry is now worth more than double its value in 2007. This offers graduates extensive career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field.This course provides an opportunity to develop your interest in computer games into a set of skills which will help you start a career in this exciting industry.You will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring exciting graphics and animation, becoming familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games and programming languages relevant to games development.


Key features

- Use specialist software such as Unity3D and Unreal engines. - Become part of a vibrant community by joining our Game Society or E-Sports Society. You can build on what you learn on the course by playing games, taking trips to professional gaming events, and competing in tournaments. Our Games Development Society will give you the chance to work alongside Game Art students in games jams.- Explore professional opportunities with a placement year. Recent Computer Games Programming students have spent a year in industry working as Intern Software Engineers and Programmers for companies including immersive tech company, Virtual Arts.- Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Students have been able to visit top tech companies in San Francisco and test out their espionage and surveillance skills in New York.- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
27/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
Computer Games and Animation
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Games and Animation graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Computer Games and Animation graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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27 Nov 23

Apart from my personal student life, the facilities are good and clean, location-wise seems manageable as I walk to it. Overall, I'd say it's alright. Finding friends seems the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

from at least two A-levels.Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent

Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE with English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification.We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Games and Animation

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
33%
Computing
25%
Physics
20%
Biology
15%
History
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,250 per year

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Students from International

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£16250 Per year

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Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
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