BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

... United Kingdom
... De Montfort University

Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

  • 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 

  • Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing


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Campus Name

Leicester


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15750, (INT)


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