Games Academy
At the Games Academy, we create real games and digital products every day, using professional-standard studios and equipment. You’ll learn from tutors with experience at companies like EA Games and Square-Enix, and develop industry-level creative and technical skills.
Ranked in top
17
Games Schools Worldwide*
Creating unique games means working in a unique way. So we anticipate the future of the games and computing industry, and collaborate with skill sets from across the creative world.
As a game, app or immersive content developer, you’ll have the chance to work with actors in motion capture suites, game artists, writers, composers, and business experts who can train you to market and profit from your games while you’re studying.
Falmouth University's Games Academy was *ranked in the top 17 games schools worldwide by the Princeton Review.
Games Academy courses
Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc
Break new ground in the application of AI for games. Do you want to explore the applications of...
Computer Science BSc(Hons)
New immersive realities, data-rich interactions, automations and ever-more ubiquitous systems are sh...
Computing for Games BSc(Hons)
Learn how to shape the games of the future by studying game development through the lens of computer...
Esports & Livestreaming BA(Hons)
Immerse yourself in Esports culture on this degree, which offers a unique opportunity to be at the f...
Game Animation BA(Hons)
Gain experience of working to a real-time animation pipeline and graduate with a rich portfolio of w...
Game Art BA(Hons)
Work in multi-skilled collaborative teams and graduate as a confident, industry-ready game artist. ...
Game Art MA
Are you an artist with a passion for games? Do you want to develop your skills to meet the challenge...
Game Design MA
Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? Do you feel curious about what makes a ...
Game Development BA(Hons)
Join a community of people who have a passion for games. From day one, you’ll work as you would wi...
Game Programming MSc
Get the edge in the highly competitive games industry by learning technical, creative and profession...
Indie Game Development MA (Online)
Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for g...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Robotics BSc(Hons)
Explore the world of artificial intelligence and create interactive robots that respond to the chall...
Software Engineering BSc(Hons)
Use your talents for creative problem solving and lateral thinking to excel on this BSc Software Eng...
User Experience Design MA (Online)
Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work based on your own ...
Games Expo 2024
In May, we celebrated 10 years of Falmouth's Games Academy at the Games Expo 2024.
Hosted on campus, our Games Academy students were given the opportunity to take over our performing arts venue and showcase their creativity to the public. The Games Expo featured industry speakers, talks, interviews, panels and - most importantly - real, playable games made by our incredible students.
We're an Educational Affiliate of the British Computer Society
The Games Academy is an affiliate of the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. This means our computing qualifications are continually reviewed and updated to meet the needs and demands of the future workforce.
Additionally, qualifications we offer that are accredited by the BCS are aligned with the SFIA global IT skills framework, allowing you to progress and translate your competencies to companies operating all over the world.
Explore our facilities
Our students prepare for the industry in one of the largest dedicated game development studio spaces of any UK university. The Games Academy offers access to spacious, team-focused, professional-standard studios; as well as a dedicated craft room, breakout spaces, and a range of industry-standard software, management tools and game engines.
Dr Tony Pellicone: my top five favourite games
This article was written by Games Academy Senior Lecturer, Tony Pellicone. Tony’s been working at Falmouth since July 2023 and his work fo...
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Computing lecturer Joseph Walton-Rivers talks coding and creativity
26 March 2024
One of the biggest misconceptions about coding or programming is that it is not a creative disciplin...
Falmouth University makes The Princeton Review list of Top 50 undergraduate schools for Game Design 2024
28 March 2024
Falmouth has been ranked 17th in The Princeton Review's list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for...
"As a student at Falmouth University I consider it a key part of the journey that got me to where I am now, and although this was before digital studies were taught there, I have been very impressed with the facilities, staff and students I have met when returning in more recent times. I’m really quite jealous of what is happening there now!"
Rex Crowle
BAFTA Winning Game Artist and Designer, Media Molecule
Explore our games
Working in professional studios and learning from industry leaders means our students are making real games from year one. You can play some of our student-made games below or you find more here.
Dr Bounce
Play as Milo R.E Bound, a child scientist who must bounce his way through a slime infested lab to save his mother.
Grabage
Play as a mischievous, trash-hoarding racoon in Grabage - a 3D free-for-all multiplayer platformer.
Penguin Village
Penguin Village is a social simulation game in which you interact with friendly penguins who need your help.
Seal Ordeal
Bounce into a delightful adventure with Seal Ordeal, a 3D retro-inspired cosy platformer that puts you in the flippers of an adorable seal!
Squeak Your Last
In this local co-op puzzle-platformer, grab a friend and become Salt and Pepper, the twin assassin mice of prophecy.
V.O.I.D
Play as Gin, a skilled Engineer tasked by the Monarch to investigate an abandoned research facility known as The Cradle.
Our students create real games from day one
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24 October 2024
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21 October 2024
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Falmouth Alumni Studio 316 Unveil New Game: Post Apocalypse Courier Service
11 October 2024
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Falmouth Alumni releases new adventure game on Steam
04 October 2024
Three former Games Academy graduates have released their first game, Leximan, from their game studio...
Students get their game featured by The Rookies
08 August 2024
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Games Academy alumni release their latest game on Nintendo Switch
07 June 2024
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Dr Tony Pellicone: my top five favourite games
10 April 2024
One of the simplest joys of loving games is talking about your favourite games – the ones that sta...
Falmouth University makes The Princeton Review list of Top 50 undergraduate schools for Game Design 2024
28 March 2024
Falmouth has been ranked 17th in The Princeton Review's list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for...
Computing lecturer Joseph Walton-Rivers talks coding and creativity
26 March 2024
One of the biggest misconceptions about coding or programming is that it is not a creative disciplin...
Falmouth University retains world-class position in the 2023 Rookies Rankings
28 February 2024
Falmouth University has been ranked as a top 10 creative schools in the UK, and top 50 in the 2023 R...
An interview with Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games
26 February 2024
We chatted to Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games, about ...
Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store
07 December 2023
Glasgow-based software developer Georgi Tsaklev – a 2023 graduate of Falmouth’s online Indie Gam...
Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
10 November 2023
Gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part in 'Game On!...
Meet Fintech Rising Star Camilla Wong
13 July 2023
Taking the fintech world by storm, User Experience Design MA (Online) student Camilla Wong was named...
Knights of Borria set to launch new game ‘Leximan’ with major European publisher
19 June 2023
Falmouth University game studio Knights of Borria to launch new game 'Leximan' with publisher Marvel...
An interview with Carlos Lima Santana, Digital Product Designer at British Airways
16 June 2023
Carlos Lima Santana is a senior product designer and user experience (UX) design expert. With over a...
Falmouth Showcase 2023: A celebration of our graduating talent
02 June 2023
Congratulations to our class of 2023!
The difference between studying Game Art and Game Development: Art
18 April 2023
With two Game Art undergraduate degrees within the Games Academy, you might need a hand picking betw...
Enhancing Tremenheere's sculpture trail with augmented reality
28 March 2023
Academics in augmented reality at Falmouth University are collaborating with Tremenheere Sculpture G...