Master game development skills while specialising in your chosen discipline.
We’re ranked as the number one university for game design in England (Princeton Review, 2023), and we take that accolade very seriously. On this Game Development degree, you’ll establish your specialism within the field, gaining industry-level technical, creative and professional skills within an environment that mirrors a real games development studio. You’ll also work as you might in industry, learning to communicate and collaborate effectively as you operate in multi-skilled teams to develop you...
Master game development skills while specialising in your chosen discipline.<br/><br/>We’re ranked as the number one university for game design in England (Princeton Review, 2023), and we take that accolade very seriously. On this Game Development degree, you’ll establish your specialism within the field, gaining industry-level technical, creative and professional skills within an environment that mirrors a real games development studio. You’ll also work as you might in industry, learning to communicate and collaborate effectively as you operate in multi-skilled teams to develop your own games from the outset.<br/><br/>Why study this course at Falmouth?<br/>Build your own games from day one and have the opportunity to establish your own company in your third year <br/>Work in one of the largest and best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any university in the UK <br/>Learn in a department dedicated to gaming and be surrounded by people working in all aspects of the industry <br/>Develop a multidisciplinary approach, using Unity and Unreal to touch upon all aspects of game creation <br/>Showcase your work to industry leaders through our annual Games Expo and gain professional insights via guest lecturers <br/>Have the flexibility to change your area of specialism based on your skills and interests
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W285
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
104
120
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
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A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
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P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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