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 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
- Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
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 £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
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 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Games Programming at De Montfort University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
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 106 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. Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.
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?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.