Games Production BSc (Hons)

Game Production graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to work in careers as games developers, graphics programmers, 3D modellers and aerospace engineers.

Graduates from this course can also work in a variety of related fields including Computer-aided Design, Engineering. VFX and Animation. Graduates can also continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study in either research or taught areas, which provides opportunities for further specialisation and the enhancement of existing skills.

104 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.

Key features

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.

Enhance your employability by taking part in industry-focused scenarios such as a task during the Game Prototype Development module, developing your own portfolio and producing your own short game as part of your studies.

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.

Enjoy an international experience with our DMU Global programme. During previous trips, students from related courses have gained key insights into San Francisco’s tech industry and visited New York’s Spyscape Museum.