Games Production 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

I453

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Games Production BSc (Hons)

About

Our BSc Game Production course is designed for those passionate about the creative and technical processes behind game development. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine, and develop skills in game design, programming, sound engineering, and 3D modelling.

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 and 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.

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).

1st for Overall Average Student Satisfaction

Based on the main themes of arrival, living, learning, and support in the 2024 International Student Barometer rankings.

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An ‘Excellent’ Five Star Rated University

Rated by QS Top Universities for our teaching, facilities, employability, global outlook and more.

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The Best Careers Support

DMU’s Careers Team won Employability Team of the Year at the TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards for helping students reach their ambitions.

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The First University to Achieve a Silver Race Equality Charter Award

Our work to improve equality and diversity, challenge racism and build an anti-racist community earned us the award.

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2nd for Sustainability

DMU was named 2nd in People & Planet’s University League Table for our commitment to environmental sustainability.

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The Best University for LGBTQ+ staff

A staff survey by Stonewall saw us ranked the top university, and 2nd across all employers, for our work to create an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

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The Best Autism Support

The National Association of Disability Practitioners Award identified DMU as the best at supporting autistic students.

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25th Best University

Student reviews and independent data from Uni Compare rankings placed us as the 25th best university.

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11th Best for Accommodation

Uni Compare describes our accommodation as A+, rated 11th best by students in its rankings.

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Top 20 for Employability

Students rated us as the 16th best university for employability in the Uni Compare rankings.

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Best for Work Experience

Students rated DMU as the best university in the UK for work experience in both the 2024 and 2025 RateMyPlacement Awards.

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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

Games Production graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to work in the games industry and associated relevant fields. Along with technical knowledge, like industry-standard tools and workflows, graduates are equipped with strong professional skills such as project management, teamwork, problem solving, and creative thinking. Recent graduate Jack Edgards said “The Games Production course at DMU provided me with a great foundation in both the creative and technical aspects of game development. The challenging projects, industry standard software, and collaboration with talented peers really helped me develop the skills and confidence I needed to succeed in the gaming industry”.

The course also prepares graduates for careers outside of the games industry. Graduate Brandon Skinner chose to pursue a career in robotics and said: “The skills I learned from the course were invaluable during my master's studies in robotics, particularly in programming, Unity (for simulation), 3D modelling, and agile methodology. The course laid a strong foundation for my success in these advanced projects”.

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.

Graduates from Games Courses have undertaken 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.