Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Sandwich	3 - 4 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 15750 per year

About Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons) - at De Montfort University

A constantly evolving sector, the multibillion-pound computer games industry is now worth more than double its value in 2007. This offers graduates extensive career opportunities in a rapidly expanding field.

This course provides an opportunity to develop your interest in computer games into a set of skills which will help you start a career in this exciting industry.

You will study the latest techniques and resources for developing standalone, web-based and mobile games, featuring exciting graphics and animation, becoming familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games and programming languages relevant to games development.

Key features

Use specialist software such as Unity3D and Unreal engines.
Become part of a vibrant community by joining our Game Society or E-Sports Society. You can build on what you learn on the course by playing games, taking trips to professional gaming events, and competing in tournaments. Our Games Development Society will give you the chance to work alongside Game Art students in games jams.
Explore professional opportunities with a placement year. Recent Computer Games Programming students have spent a year in industry working as Intern Software Engineers and Programmers for companies including immersive tech company, Virtual Arts.
Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Students have been able to visit top tech companies in San Francisco and test out their espionage and surveillance skills in New York.
Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels, or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM

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

Alternative qualifications include:

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: 26+ points
T Levels Merit

Portfolio Required: No

Interview Required: No

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