BSc Computer Games Programming
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Programming, a computer games programming degree focused on technical game development. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The course holds professional accreditation from the British Computer Society and The Independent Games Association, and provides the option to undertake a placement year in industry. The first year covers the foundations through Game Design & Development, Markup Languages & Scripting, Maths & Computer Systems, and C++ Fundamentals. The second year progresses with 3D Modelling & Shader Fundamentals, Mobile Games and AI for Simulation, Applied Mechanics and Progressive Game Engines, and Production Level C++. The final year concludes with Advanced Game Engine Application, Advanced Shader Programming, Performant Rendering with C++, and the Game Development Project capstone module.
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Entry requirements
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): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths 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.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 170 offers from 181 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 13%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Design & Development
- Markup Languages & Scripting
- Maths & Computer Systems
- C++ Fundamentals
- 3D Modelling & Shader Fundamentals
- Mobile Games and AI for Simulation
- Applied Mechanics and Progressive Game Engines
- Production Level C++
- Advanced Game Engine Application
- Advanced Shader Programming
- Performant Rendering with C++
- Game Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £46,500.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 170 offers from 181 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.