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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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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Any questions? 

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

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