Games Short Courses

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At Falmouth, we offer a range of opportunities to study at our Games Academy and use our industry-standard facilities.

Browse our Short Courses below and find the perfect study opportunity for you.

Explore our Games short courses

Robotics

Introduction to Robotics

An immersive introduction to the world of robotics.

Introduction to Robotics
Games

Making a game with codeless programming

Get to grips with the basics of games development.

Making a game with codeless programming

Upcoming Games Short Courses

Robotics

Mon 27 Jul 2026

5-day course 27th - 31st July | £650

Build a Robot: Introduction to Robotics 2026

In-person

This is a 5-day intensive course with our Robotics team at the Games Academy where you’ll create y...

Build a Robot: Introduction to Robotics 2026

Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.

We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.

Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.

Find out more

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Games Academy studio

Discover our facilities


Falmouth has one of the largest dedicated game development studio spaces of any UK university. Our students have 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. 

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Latest news & research at Falmouth

Clay's maps
Clay's maps

Graphic Design student creates transport map for local bus company

19 June 2026

For BA(Hons) Graphic Design student Clay Ono, an interest in cartography and sustainable travel has ...

Graphic Design student creates transport map for local bus company
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buggin out

Games Academy graduands prepare award-winning game for public release

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What began as a small bug-catching prototype has grown into Buggin’ Out!, an online game about cat...

Games Academy graduands prepare award-winning game for public release
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Max English

Editorial Photography students shortlisted for Nikon Student Photographer of the Year

17 June 2026

Two of Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Documentary & Editorial Photography students have been shortlisted for ...

Editorial Photography students shortlisted for Nikon Student Photographer of the Year
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Amber Griffiths

MA Illustration student sees her art longlisted for the World Illustration Awards

17 June 2026

For MA Illustration: Authorial Practice student Amber Griffiths, studying illustration has been a wa...

MA Illustration student sees her art longlisted for the World Illustration Awards
Wyl Menmuir
Wyl Menmuir

Award-winning author and creative writing lecturer releases new book The Spirit of Stone

11 June 2026

The Spirit of Stone is the latest publication authored by Falmouth’s Booker-nominated BA(Hons) Cre...

Award-winning author and creative writing lecturer releases new book The Spirit of Stone
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Nick Hodgson

Award-winning online Photography alumnus on switching careers in his 50s and gaining Royal Photographic Society recognition

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After spending 33 years working in financial services marketing, MA Photography (Online) alumnus Nic...

Award-winning online Photography alumnus on switching careers in his 50s and gaining Royal Photographic Society recognition
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Business course leader publishes book drawing on 20-years of research into local sustainability

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From advising at United Nations level to studying parish councils in Cornwall, MSc International Bus...

Business course leader publishes book drawing on 20-years of research into local sustainability
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Falmouth sign

Falmouth University to provide lifelong learning opportunities that support people upskilling and retraining

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Falmouth University will be supporting the lifelong development of skills that underpin career growt...

Falmouth University to provide lifelong learning opportunities that support people upskilling and retraining
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expo awards 2026

Games Academy Expo 2026: meet the winners

05 June 2026

The Games Academy Expo returned this year with 48 student games on show: all competing for a packed ...

Games Academy Expo 2026: meet the winners
Game Symposium
Game Symposium

Sound Design students learn from leading industry professionals at Game Audio Symposium

04 June 2026

Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Sound Design students recently had the exciting opportunity to both meet and l...

Sound Design students learn from leading industry professionals at Game Audio Symposium
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Madison's work

Photography student reflects on making the Photo London Student Awards shortlist

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Final year BA(Hons) Photography student, Madison Hafner, has recently been nominated as one of just ...

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Salem
Salem

From studying Film to International Business Management at Falmouth

02 June 2026

For BA(Hons) Film graduate Salem Joynes, the collaborative and supportive environment of Falmouth’...

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Ottilie's work

Fashion Design student sees her work featured in Flanelle Magazine

01 June 2026

BA(Hons) Fashion Design final-year student Ottilie Macmillan has seen her work featured in the most ...

Fashion Design student sees her work featured in Flanelle Magazine
Hannah Moffatt
Hannah Moffatt

Creative Advertising alumna on her varied career as creative director and children’s author

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Having seen her debut novel shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2023, MA Crea...

Creative Advertising alumna on her varied career as creative director and children’s author
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Game Development graduate on working on the new Forza Horizons 6

27 May 2026

Hot off the heels of graduating from BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, graduate Jack Mulford joined...

Game Development graduate on working on the new Forza Horizons 6
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The future of Costume Design starts here | Degree Show Stories

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BA(Hons) Costume Design for Film & Television final year student Maisie Pepperell discusses collabor...

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Dawn French

Falmouth Chancellor Dawn French releases new novel with Penguin Books

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Falmouth University Chancellor, much-loved comedian and bestselling author, Dawn French, has release...

Falmouth Chancellor Dawn French releases new novel with Penguin Books
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Alex Barton

Textile Design alumna on her exciting global career with Edinburgh Weavers

21 May 2026

From spending a summer studying in Florence as part of her course to now travelling to Italy again a...

Textile Design alumna on her exciting global career with Edinburgh Weavers
Natasha Knight
Natasha Knight

Online Illustration alumna on working at the Association of Illustrators

20 May 2026

After being drawn to Falmouth because of the University’s reputation, course content, flexibility ...

Online Illustration alumna on working at the Association of Illustrators
josh bainbridge
josh bainbridge

Visual Effects graduate celebrated with Academy Award

15 May 2026

BA(Hons) Digital Animation & Visual Effects graduate Josh Bainbridge has received a Scientific and T...

Visual Effects graduate celebrated with Academy Award

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If you have any questions about our Games short courses, get in touch with our Short Courses team. 

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