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

Artificial Intelligence
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
Game Art
Game Art

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)
UX Design
UX Design

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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Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store

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Glasgow-based software developer Georgi Tsaklev – a 2023 graduate of Falmouth’s online Indie Gam...

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Gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part in 'Game On!...

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Taking the fintech world by storm, User Experience Design MA (Online) student Camilla Wong was named...

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Knights of Borria set to launch new game ‘Leximan’ with major European publisher

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Falmouth University game studio Knights of Borria to launch new game 'Leximan' with publisher Marvel...

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An interview with Carlos Lima Santana, Digital Product Designer at British Airways

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Carlos Lima Santana is a senior product designer and user experience (UX) design expert. With over a...

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Falmouth Showcase 2023: A celebration of our graduating talent

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Congratulations to our class of 2023!

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With two Game Art undergraduate degrees within the Games Academy, you might need a hand picking betw...

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Academics in augmented reality at Falmouth University are collaborating with Tremenheere Sculpture G...

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Game project with visually impaired accessibility at the core awarded funding by UK Games Fund

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The Games Academy prepares for 2023 Global Game Jam

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Book your spot to join Falmouth University's Games Academy for the Global Game Jam event this weeken...

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Space exploration virtual reality experience set to launch

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A VR space exploration experience created by students from Falmouth University and Truro & Penwith C...

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Postgraduate study can be a springboard for your career. From User Experience Design to Game Art, we combine innovation with creativity on our master's courses. Find out how to apply today.

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