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Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons)
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.
Admission requirements
- A typical offer is 104 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: 24+ points
- Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.
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First year
- Introduction to C++ Programming
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming in C++
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Law and Cyber Security
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Game Architecture and Design
- Game Prototype Development
Second Year
- Applied Mechanics
- Artificial Intelligence for Simulation
- Object-Oriented Programming in C++
- Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in C++
- 3D Modelling
- Introduction to Shaders
- Development Strategies for Mobile Games
- Mobile Games Development
Third Year
Core modules:
- Game Engine Architecture
- Game Engine Development Project
- Optional modules:
- Fuzzy logic and Knowledge Based Systems
- Mobile Robotics
- Telematics Multi-service Networks 1
- Multi-service Networks 2
- Shader Programming
- Advanced Shader Programming
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
A variety of learning and teaching methods are used, including lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions and independent study.
Tuition
2021/22 tuition fees
- UK students: £9,250 per year
- International students: £14,250 per year
- EU students: Check the website for more information
Career paths
The computer games and leisure software industry has grown dramatically in recent years and now matches the film industry in terms of financial output. Many of the world’s most famous and respected names in games development are based in the UK, including Rockstar North, Rare, and Codemasters, which is creating more possibilities for careers in this fast-moving and creatively stimulating industry.
Game Development graduates have the skills needed to work in careers as games programmers, artificial intelligence programmers, graphics programmers, 3D modellers and web systems developers. The course also helps you to develop core computing skills, so you can pursue more traditional computing careers outside of the games industry.
Graduates from this course have gone on to work as programmers both within and outside of the games industry and also as mobile or web developers.
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De Montfort University
De Montfort University (DMU) in England welcome hundreds of European students every year for one of our 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. We have approx. 25,000 students studying in our 4 faculties; Business & Law; Health &...
Why study at De Montfort University
- Ranked 20th for Graduate Prospects (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)
- In the top 10% of institutions overall recognised by the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2020
- TEF Gold Award in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework – the only government-endorsed measure of teaching quality in higher education.
- Campus of the Future - DMU has invested £136m in transforming its campus, creating new green space in Leicester and using renewable energy technology. Four of the largest campus buildings generate renewable energy via more than 1,110 solar panels, and a wood biomass boiler cuts out the need to burn fossil fuels.
- 2030 Climate Action - More than 100 students and staff have taken part in carbon literacy training to understand how choices like transport, clothes, overseas travel and food impact the planet. DMU and the University of Leicester have teamed up with Leicester City Council to deliver the training in city schools. DMU has halved its carbon dioxide emissions since 2005.
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