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Bachelor of Computer Games Programming
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year degree in games programming, game engines and real-time graphics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Computer Games Programming. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to computing and information technology.
Career outcomes
- Games industry studios (page names Codemasters
- Sumo Digital
- Playground Games
- Rare
- Criterion Games and others)
Curriculum
- Three-year
- 360-credit degree (four with a placement year). Year 1: Concept Development and Prototyping
- Hack Lab and Creative Play
- Interactive Narratives
- Skills Lab. Year 2: AI for Game Development
- Graphics and Physics Programming
- Professional Development
- Experimental Games Project. Year 3: Advanced Graphics
- Network Programming
- Game Technology and Engine Tools
- Individual Project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer 112 UCAS points (104-128 by course
- A levels BBC or BTEC DMM) or an international equivalent
- With GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C where stated
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Typical offer 112 UCAS points (104-128 across 115 course pages
- 112 on 94 of them) with A levels or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C where stated
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE, IB); international equivalents by country at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; entry to year 2 or 3 possible case by case; portfolio for creative courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Computer Games Programming admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Programming. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £18,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.