Games Production

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).

• We’re an Unreal Academic Partner, which is a program which recognises exemplary universities that have integrated Unreal Engine into their classes and labs.

• TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has given full accreditation to the course. The TIGA Accreditation Team praised the course for its "industry focused and informed content throughout including much demanded skills such as: optimisation, C++ and low-level programming".

• This course has been fully-certified by the British Computer Society (BCS). The BCS accreditation is a mark of quality assurance and means our course content and provision has been assessed by academics and employers to ensure it meets the rigorous standards set by the profession. Graduating from a BCS-accredited course ensures your qualification is recognised globally. Upon completing this course, you will meet the criteria (in part or in full) to become professionally registered with BCS as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP), Registered IT Technician (RITTech), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Course Modules

First year

Block 1: Game Design & Development
Block 2: Markup Languages & Scripting
Block 3: Maths & Computer Systems
Block 4: C++ Fundamentals

Second year

Block 1: 3D Pipeline Fundamentals
Block 2: Mobile Games and AI for Simulation
Block 3: Progressive Game Engines & Scripting
Block 4: Game Development Team Project

Third year

Block 1: Advanced Game Engine Application
Block 2: Audio & QA for Games
Block 3: Advanced 3D Workflow & Design
Block 4: Game Development Project

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/games-production-bsc/games-production-bsc-degree.aspx#what-you-will-study

This is a full-time course. Each module is worth 30 credits. Outside of your normal timetabled hours you will be expected to conduct independent study each week to complete preparation tasks, assessments and research.

Teaching

The modules offered on the course have a mixture of teaching and learning strategies to reflect the mix of theory and practice embedded into the programme. Most modules will have formal contact in the form of lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and supported self-study.

Course delivery is in block mode, which means each 30 credit module consists of a seven week teaching block.

Assessment

Assessments can be formative as well as summative and could include practical software development exercises, structured exercises, group and individual projects, and tests. Projects offer the opportunity for students to develop their ability to conduct a sustained individual development exercise. Group projects also allow students to develop their ability to work in teams, to appraise group performance and deal with group problems.

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Independent Game Developers' Association
• British Computer Society