Games Production BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Games Production BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at De Montfort University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Computer Games and Animation courses of De Montfort University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Games and Animation
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24000 | £22500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £26000 | £18000 - £29000 | £18500 - £35000 |
All Computer Games and Animation courses of De Montfort University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Games and Animation
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
Video games have eclipsed the film, music and video industries as the dominant entertainment sector in the UK.
Our course is designed to equip you for roles that require a vocational aptitude in gaming technologies and tools.
You will gain industry-relevant experience in using different game engines, such as Unity3D, Unreal, CryEngine and Godot. You will develop your skills in sound engineering and cross-platform development, such as Console, Mobile, Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Study a diverse range of practical topics such as Audio for Games, Game Engine Scripting and AI for Simulation, and develop a comprehensive set of transferable skills that you can apply to the areas of games development that interest you the most. You will also have the opportunity to make a short game using an engine of your choice.
Games Production BSc shares a common first year and some later modules with Computer Games Programming BSc. This shared focus means you have the flexibility to decide which direction you wish to specialise in once you have gained some experience of each area.
Key features
Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each subject and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.
Benefit from an engaging curriculum that develops your skills in using a range of game engines, 3D modelling software and design IDEs, so you can graduate as a confident and industry-ready computer games producer. Graduates from the related Computer Games Programming BSc are working for gaming companies such as Codemasters and Rockstar North.
Study specialised topics, such as normal mapping and shader programming inside the Unity3D and Unreal engines, as well as exporting models in FBX and OBJ formats from 3D modelling integrated design environments (IDEs,) such as Maya, 3DS MAX and Blender, into your games.
Access our dedicated game development studios, featuring some of the latest technologies for playing and developing games on a range of platforms. Our studios are equipped with a mixture of high-spec gaming computers & hardware and games development software.
Join our thriving gaming societies to 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 gives you the opportunity to work alongside Game Art students in games jams.
Apply for a year-long placement opportunity with support from our dedicated faculty placement team. DMU students have landed roles with companies including Havok, DIGIT, Riot, Black Shamrock and Microsoft.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Production BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University
| 60% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS points from at least 2 A'Levels 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. Portfolio Required: No Interview Required: No English language – If English is not your first language we require an English language level of IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation
All Computer Games and Animation courses of De Montfort University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Games Production BSc (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15750 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £15750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £16250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of De Montfort University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of De Montfort University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #16
- #278
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #33
- #301
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of De Montfort University
About De Montfort University
De Montfort University, abbreviated as DMU, was founded in 1896 in the small city of Leicester, East Midlands. This university enjoys particularly strong post-graduation employment statistics, which can be explained by their commitment to work experience placements for all students on any courses. International students are well taken care of here. They receive orientation courses intended to provide advice and guidance on living in the UK, and free English language classes are provided to bring all new students up to speed.
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Student composition of De Montfort University
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Total number of students enrolled at De Montfort University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19290
- postgraduates:
- 4010
- Total:
- 23300
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Computer Science (Games) BSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Games Art BA (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Design and Programming (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Games Design BA (Hons) | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Development (with a foundation year) BSc | Staffordshire University | 85% | 7% | 14% | £9250 | £14000 | 80 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | - | - | £9250 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
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Games Production BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Computer Games Design (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
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Concept Art for Games and Film (with a Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
