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

Game Programming
Game Programming

Thu 09 Jul 2026

2-day course 9th - 10th July | £300

Making a game with codeless programming July 2026

In-person

Come and get involved with this fast-paced 2-day course where our Games Academy team will teach you ...

Making a game with codeless programming July 2026
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.

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Aerial view of the Games Academy computer suite at Falmouth University
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

Occupied Minds
Occupied Minds

Textile Design students shortlisted for this year’s Batsford Prize

01 May 2026

Three BA(Hons) Textile Design students have been shortlisted for the Applied Art and Textiles catego...

Textile Design students shortlisted for this year’s Batsford Prize
Two women

French & Saunders: Titting About podcast scores nomination at this year’s Audio and Radio Industry Awards

30 April 2026

A comedy podcast hosted by Falmouth University Chancellor Dawn French and produced by multi-award-wi...

French & Saunders: Titting About podcast scores nomination at this year’s Audio and Radio Industry Awards
michael de val

Game Development student to present research at conference

30 April 2026

BA(Hons) Game Development: Design student Michael De Val is tackling a big question through games.

Game Development student to present research at conference
We Are Social
We Are Social

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social

30 April 2026

After becoming a creative duo while studying on Falmouth’s MA Creative Advertising course, Nicola ...

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social
lee miller

Centre for Blended Realities: exploring how human realities interact with a fast evolving world

29 April 2026

Much of the public conversation around technology and artificial intelligence begins with capability...

Centre for Blended Realities: exploring how human realities interact with a fast evolving world

Falmouth Textile Design students featured in New Designers preview

29 April 2026

Two final year BA(Hons) Textile Design students have been featured in a sustainability preview by Ne...

Falmouth Textile Design students featured in New Designers preview
Real Food Day
Real Food Day

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief

29 April 2026

Students on Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Creative Advertising and BA(Hons) Marketing Communications courses...

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief
Woodlane Falmouth Sign

Falmouth University launches The Cornish Bursary  – a 30% discount to study an online Master’s for Cornish residents

27 April 2026

As Falmouth University approaches its 125th anniversary, it has launched The Cornish Bursary - a new...

Falmouth University launches The Cornish Bursary  – a 30% discount to study an online Master’s for Cornish residents
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House

Graphic Design students visit Penguin Random House, The Guardian, Number 10 and more

23 April 2026

BA(Hons) Graphic Design  students recently got the opportunity to spend three days visiting a host...

Graphic Design students visit Penguin Random House, The Guardian, Number 10 and more
Carclew
Carclew

Architecture students present ideas on how to reimagine ruins

23 April 2026

Final year BA(Hons) Architecture students have been creating and presenting a collection of inspirin...

Architecture students present ideas on how to reimagine ruins
Faren's illustrations
Faren's illustrations

Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC

22 April 2026

“When people don’t have a voice or strong access to media, it becomes the responsibility of jour...

Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
Keith
Keith

Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement

21 April 2026

“Age quickly became less important than a shared enthusiasm for writing,” says Keith Butler, a B...

Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
cherry tree

Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship

20 April 2026

Falmouth University has planted 20 Japanese cherry trees across its Falmouth and Penryn campuses, as...

Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship
Caitlin Breeze
Caitlin Breeze

Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel

17 April 2026

“Spending that year in Falmouth is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself,” says MA ...

Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
Kreyon team
Kreyon team

Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk

17 April 2026

Two second year BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design students have recently been awarded £3,000 as p...

Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk
Night of the Living Fish crew
Night of the Living Fish crew

Falmouth students win big at this year’s  Royal Television Society  Devon & Cornwall  Awards

16 April 2026

Students and graduates from across Falmouth’s  School of Film & Television  have seen their fi...

Falmouth students win big at this year’s  Royal Television Society  Devon & Cornwall  Awards
Claire Frances
Claire Frances

Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards

14 April 2026

Following the success of her debut novel, MA Professional Writing alumna Claire Frances is now headi...

Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
A dance studio
Dorka

Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company

14 April 2026

BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography graduate Dorka Zatonyi recently returned to Cornwall in her role as En...

Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company
Ben Lindberg
Ben Lindberg

Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards

09 April 2026

The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a visual celebration of British wildlife that this...

Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards
Julie Felix
Julie Felix

Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop

09 April 2026

Acclaimed former ballerina and Falmouth Honorary Fellow, Julie Felix MBE, has built an inspiring car...

Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop

Any questions? 

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

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