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UCAS CODE: I453

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Leicester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

OverviewVideo 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 and Unreal Engine. You will develop your skills in sound engineering and cross-platform development, such as Console, Mobile, Virtual and Augmented Reality. Professionalism within an industry context is emphasised throughout, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Study a diverse range of practical, technologies-focused modules such as Audio for Games, Progressive Game Engines and 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.Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,250per year

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University information

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9BH, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    86th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    102 46%

    110th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    77th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    85th

    6

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