Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G624

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)

About

Our BSc Computer Games Programming course is designed for those passionate about the technical aspects of game development. With a strong focus on programming, computer science, and the theoretical foundations of game creation. You’ll gain expertise in areas such as AI, rendering, game physics, and 3D modelling. You’ll also use industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Maya.

This course connects you to a vibrant student community. Join the Game Society or E-Sports Society to play games, compete in tournaments, and attend professional gaming events. Participate in game jams through the Games Development Society and collaborate with other game students to bring your ideas to life. A placement year allows you to explore industry opportunities. Recently students have secured roles at companies such as Sports Interactive, TT Games, and Virtual Arts.

Our course is fully certified by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Independent Games Association (TIGA), and is recognised as an Official Unreal Engine Academic Partner. These accreditations ensure high-quality content and an alignment with industry standards.

Graduates have gone on to work at top studios including EA, CD Projekt Red, Rare Games, Pixel Toys, Codemasters, and Frontier Developments.

Our Computer Games and Animation courses are ranked in the Top 3 in the UK by The Daily Mail University Guide 2026.

Students feel very positive about our Computer Games lecturers, with their votes placing us 4th in UK for teaching on their course (NSS, 2025).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

112

A Level:

BBC

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate (IB):

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Career

Where we could take you

Graduate careers

Our graduates have progressed to work as developers at studios such as EA, Rare Games, Pixel Toys, Codemasters, Free Radical Design, TT Games, FLIX Interactive, CD Projekt Red, Frontier Developments, Nequinox Studios, and more. Graduate Jan Kalinowski, now a programmer at Snowed In Studios and contributor to the recent Forza Motorsport, said: "The Computer Games Programming course at DMU was amazing and it opened so many doors for me. I am very grateful for all the help and instruction I received there”.

Not all of our graduates choose to pursue careers in the games industry but the core programming skills developed during the course provide a strong foundation that can be easily transferred to other fields. Graduate Tom McIntosh who helps to make radio systems for commercial and military aviation said “Loved the course, I think it was one of the most relevant and detailed courses for software engineering.” Graduate Jared Peters develops mobile apps for Immediate Media said “I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without the Computer Games Programming course. It enabled me to become a well-rounded developer with a great depth of knowledge, which made learning new frameworks easy”.

Placements

Work placements are offered as part of this course and can boost your skills and experience while studying, as well as improving your chances of gaining a graduate level job.

Computer Games Programming students at DMU have secured placements at a number of local and national companies, including TT Games, Team17 Digital, Stormburst Studios, and Sports Interactive.

Our Careers Team can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.