Games and Computing Master's Degrees

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Level-up in the gaming industry with our games and computing master's degrees

Whether you want to be an experiential designer, app developer or programmer, join our Games Academy who are pushing boundaries in the world of games and technology. Learn from leading researchers in AI, veteran programmers from industry and tutors with experience at companies like Square Enix and EA Games. You'll collaborate with artists, designers and programmers to create innovative and arresting games from day one.

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Our games and computing postgraduate courses

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc

Break new ground in the application of AI for games. Do you want to explore the applications of...

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc
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Games Academy student working at computer

Game Programming MSc

Get the edge in the highly competitive games industry by learning technical, creative and profession...

Game Programming MSc
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Game Art MA

Game Art MA

Are you an artist with a passion for games? Do you want to develop your skills to meet the challenge...

Game Art MA
Game Design
Game Design

Game Design MA

Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? Do you feel curious about what makes a ...

Game Design MA
Indie Game Development
Indie Game Development

Indie Game Development MA (Online)

Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for g...

Indie Game Development MA (Online)
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User Experience Design MA (Online)

Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work based on your own ...

User Experience Design MA (Online)

Why study a games or computing master's degree?

Our postgraduate students choose to study for lots of reasons

The computer technology and games industry is at an all-time high, contributing billions of pounds every year to the UK economy. Studying a master's course in games or computing will unlock multiple career pathways so you can make your mark on our growing digital culture.

You'll have the freedom to explore your creative practice, with access to industry-standard game development studios, complete with augmented reality and mixed reality technology. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with industry and hear from professional game experts as part of our guest speaker series.

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Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist

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Graduate Chris Copeland has embraced change since completing the Game Development: Art course. After...

Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist
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After starting her career as an illustrator, Sarah quickly became drawn to the fast-evolving world o...

Cyclaport: The UX Project designed to help Brussels’ Cyclists
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Illustration graduate redraws future in games industry

14 March 2025

Originally enrolled in Falmouth’s Illustration BA(Hons) course, Thomas soon realised that his pass...

Illustration graduate redraws future in games industry
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Exploring the Future of Gaming with Ryan Norrington

14 March 2025

We’re excited to welcome Ryan Norrington, Creative Director at Metavision, as a guest speaker for ...

Exploring the Future of Gaming with Ryan Norrington
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“Making games isn’t an impenetrable field for a select few,” says lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne

04 March 2025

Indie Game Development MA (Online) lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne went from not knowing that a career in...

“Making games isn’t an impenetrable field for a select few,” says lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne
Jason Haritou

“You won’t be shy of things to do as a UX designer” says lecturer Jason Haritou

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User Experience Design MA (Online) lecturer Jason Haritou has many strings to his bow. Beginning his...

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Hannah UX Designer

Hannah Cattanach: From architect to UX Designer

23 January 2025

It was late 2022 when Hannah decided to trade in her career as an architect to embark on a new chall...

Hannah Cattanach: From architect to UX Designer
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Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop

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Robotics BA(Hons) students Amy While and Maya Rogers recently worked on a custom conveyor belt for u...

Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
Joe Kennett

Scratching the creative itch: lecturer Joe Kennett’s path in indie games

20 December 2024

It’s been a busy year for Joe Kennett. 2024 has seen him take on a new role as lecturer on Falmout...

Scratching the creative itch: lecturer Joe Kennett’s path in indie games
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Game art castle by Nathan Bedford

Work by Nathan Bedford

A guide to Worldbuilding

31 October 2024

Worldbuilding shapes the sights, sounds, and experiences that draw audiences into a new universe. Bu...

A guide to Worldbuilding
Abyssal Dread

Three scary releases from the Games Academy this Halloween

24 October 2024

At Falmouth, Halloween isn’t just about scary movies and pumpkin carving; it’s also about sampli...

Three scary releases from the Games Academy this Halloween
sam claydon

"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate

21 October 2024

Since starting his undergraduate degree at Falmouth in 2019, and through to completing his online In...

"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate
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Falmouth Alumni Studio 316 Unveil New Game: Post Apocalypse Courier Service

11 October 2024

Studio 316, a game development studio founded by graduates of the Games Academy via Launchpad, has a...

Falmouth Alumni Studio 316 Unveil New Game: Post Apocalypse Courier Service
leximan

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...

Falmouth Alumni releases new adventure game on Steam
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Students get their game featured by The Rookies

08 August 2024

Eleven Games Academy graduates have gained recognition for their new game, Petal, from the industry ...

Students get their game featured by The Rookies
Games Academy alumni release their latest game on Nintendo Switch

Games Academy alumni release their latest game on Nintendo Switch

07 June 2024

Studio 316, a Cornwall-based games studio which comprises of five former Falmouth University Games A...

Games Academy alumni release their latest game on Nintendo Switch
Tony Pellicone

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...

Dr Tony Pellicone: my top five favourite games
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Game Art Survival Of The Cutest - Away From Home Games

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...

Falmouth University makes The Princeton Review list of Top 50 undergraduate schools for Game Design 2024 
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Games Academy student smiling working

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...

Computing lecturer Joseph Walton-Rivers talks coding and creativity
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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...

Falmouth University retains world-class position in the 2023 Rookies Rankings

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