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Computer Games Programming

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Leicester Campus
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Course summary

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).

Modules

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 Modelling & Shader Fundamentals
Block 2: Mobile Games and AI for Simulation
Block 3: Applied Mechanics and Progressive Game Engines
Block 4: Production Level C++

Third Year

Block 1: Advanced Game Engine Application
Block 2: Advanced Shader Programming
Block 3: Performant Rendering with C++
Block 4: Game Development Project

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

Professional bodies

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

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Leicester Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
D26

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Application codes

Institution code:
D26

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

from at least two A-levels.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent

Access to HE Diploma

Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE with English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Here at DMU we welcome all applications, no matter what your background. To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application we consider more than just your grades–we take into account any challenges that you may have faced in your education. Contextual Offers will be offered to candidates who are in receipt of Free School Meals, who are Care Experienced or who are deemed to live in areas of low HE participation neighbourhoods (POLAR Quintiles 1 & 2).

Learn more on the De Montfort University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17300*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.

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