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
13
Games Schools Worldwide
11
Postgraduate Game Schools
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 13th undergraduate games school worldwide, and 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses - settling at No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England, by the Princeton Review.
We're ranked in the 2024 Top Creative Schools by The Rookies, and proud to be an Academic Partner with Unreal Engine.
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 ...
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.
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
Meet Thomas, a third-year Game Development (Writing) student at Falmouth University, as he shares the story behind his final-year project Fireside Fables.
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
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Falmouth University makes The Princeton Review list of Top 50 undergraduate schools for Game Design 2024
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"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.
The Games Academy at Falmouth University is proud to be an Academic Partner with Unreal Engine.
Our students create real games from day one
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