Game Programming

Falmouth University

Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Computer games and animation

Game Programming MSc (PG) is a postgraduate degree at Falmouth University, based in Penryn, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

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

The Games Academy is an educational affiliate of the BCS

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Penryn
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation