This Computer Games Programming (Hons) course from De Montfort University helps prepare you for a technical career in the creative games and entertainment industry, allowing you to develop industry-standard programming skills, and explore developments in computer and network technology.
You will gain the programming skills required to build the underlying components of games and entertainment software, and become familiar with the basic architecture and design elements of computer games.
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, creating exciting possibilities for careers in this fast moving and creatively stimulating environment.
Graduates can pursue careers as; games programmers, artificial intelligence programmers, graphics programmers, 3D modellers and web systems developers. The course also equips you with core computing skills so that you can pursue more traditional computing careers outside of the games industry.
Accredited by the BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
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You can apply until:
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four years with placement
390 (with a placement)
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You need the following IELTS score:
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