Course summary
Get the edge in the highly competitive games industry. Whether you’re currently studying for a computing degree, are in the early stages of your career or want to re-train in this exciting field, this Gaming Programming course will help you to become a confident game developer who can deliver compelling play experiences. Working with artists and designers in a studio environment that mirrors the industry, you’ll experiment with cutting-edge technologies and game programming techniques. You’ll learn technical, creative and professional skills from experienced game developers and researchers. You’ll also benefit from our industry connections and insights – several of our graduates have founded successful indie game studios. Study at Falmouth:
- Develop an imaginative approach to problem-solving, complementing your technical expertise and other highly sought-after transferable skills
- Learn from game developers with experience spanning experimental gameplay, human-computer interaction, graphics and simulation, distributed systems, analytics, artificial intelligence, procedural content generation, physical computing and digital creativity
- Be encouraged to explore your unique creative voice and experiment freely with new technologies
- Undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of subject matter specialists
Assessment method
Assessment is 100% coursework, with the learning situated in an environment that mirrors industry, helping to prepare you for what it’s like in a real game studio. Assessments are composed of practical activities underpinned by critical analyses of the workflows and practices applied in the module to further support your learning. Module leaders, supervisors and technicians will guide and support you through your assessments to enhance your relevant technical and academic skillsets.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing and Listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking. View our list of accepted English language tests and qualifications using this link: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/scholarships-international-students.
Entry requirements
We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but typically you’ll need an undergraduate degree. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience. We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit. Applicants should hold a Level 2 GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH