Games Courses

Be at the forefront of the fastest growing form of entertainment with a games degree at Falmouth’s legendary Games Academy
Make your first move into an industry with three billion active video gamers across the globe, right here at Falmouth. From artists and animators to game programmers and designers, choose your specialism and develop real products with team members who live and breathe games.
You’ll work and hang out in fantastic professional facilities, alongside tutors with experience at companies such as Rare and Square Enix. Join one of the top 25 undergraduate schools for game design in the world, ranked by The Rookies in multiple areas for gaming excellence, and make your mark on the AAA games industry.

Our Games courses
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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 Art BA(Hons)
Work in multi-skilled collaborative teams and graduate as a confident, industry-ready game artist. ...

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...

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Accolades and awards
Falmouth University's Games Academy was ranked in the Top 13 games schools worldwide and No.1 for Games Design in England, by the Princeton Review.
We are also ranked in the 2024 Top Creative Schools by The Rookies, and proud to be an Academic Partner with Unreal Engine.
The Rookies - Global School Rankings
The Games Academy at Falmouth University is proud to be a top ranked school in the 2024 Global School Rankings by The Rookies.
Achieving a top ranked status in the following categories:
- 2024 Top Creative Schools – Concept Art
- 2024 Top Creative Schools – Game Design & Development
The Games Academy at Falmouth University is proud to be an Academic Partner with Unreal Engine.
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Work in studios that mirror industry
As a student at the Games Academy, you’ll collaborate with your peers to create distinctive games and compelling immersive experiences while working in studios that mirror an industry environment. Find out how a group of Games Academy graduates went on to launch an independent game development studio.
Read moreDiscover what our students do

Falmouth’s Games Academy rises to 13th in The Princeton Review's global game design rankings
26 March 2025
Falmouth University’s Games Academy has once again been recognised as one of the world’s top ins...

Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist
25 March 2025
Graduate Chris Copeland has embraced change since completing the Game Development: Art course. After...

Cyclaport: The UX Project designed to help Brussels’ Cyclists
19 March 2025
After starting her career as an illustrator, Sarah quickly became drawn to the fast-evolving world o...

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...

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 ...

“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...

“You won’t be shy of things to do as a UX designer” says lecturer Jason Haritou
04 March 2025
User Experience Design MA (Online) lecturer Jason Haritou has many strings to his bow. Beginning his...

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...

Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
20 January 2025
Robotics BA(Hons) students Amy While and Maya Rogers recently worked on a custom conveyor belt for u...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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

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...

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...
What can you do with a Games degree?
With the evolution of digital technologies, there has never been a better time to study a Games degree. A degree in this subject will open doors for an exciting and potentially lucrative career in a variety of industries.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our Games degrees, get in touch with our Future Studies Team.