Overview

On this Game Programming course from Falmouth University, you’ll develop your knowledge of the mathematics and technology that underpins digital games. You'll learn industry-standard game programming approaches and methodologies; and discover how to rapidly take a game from initial concept to a pitch-ready demonstration. For your Final Major Project, you’ll also have the option to make a complete and potentially marketable game.

By working with – and optimising – state-of-the-art, real-time interactive simulation technologies, you’ll gain the knowledge to contribute to the development of new algorithms and extensions. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research efforts, equipping you with the transferrable skills for the games industry as well as software engineering in many other domains.

Careers

As a graduate of this Game Programming course from Falmouth University, your career could progress into roles such as:

Game / Gameplay Programmer

Tools Programmer

Game Designer

Systems Designer

AI Programmer

Software Developer

Technical Director

Entrepreneur

Researcher / Further study

This Game Programming master’s will also give you the opportunity to tap into our industry connections and insights; several of our graduates have seen great success with the UK Games Fund and founding their own indie game studios, through career support from our Employability Service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Practice

Digital Games Technology

Advanced Game Programming

Game Development Project

Major Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Places are allocated as applications are received, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Penryn, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Game Design Software Engineering View 91 other Masters in Game Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10950 GBP / year

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Funding

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