Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Penryn Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Work alongside programmers and artists to create original games.
Course overview
Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? On this industry-focused Game Design MA course you鈥檒l consider what makes a game engaging and meaningful, taking your skills to the next level as you work alongside programmers and artists in a studio environment to create distinctive work.
You鈥檒l explore specialist areas in storytelling and design to discover new horizons in gaming, collaborating with other talented game-lovers to bring your own ideas to life in indie, AAA or board games. With help from expert practitioners with links to both industry and academia, you鈥檒l gain the tools you need for a career in games and media.
You will:
- Access industry-standard facilities, including dedicated space in a well-resourced game development studio with AR and mixed reality technology, VR headsets and 3D printers
- Learn iterative design principles and how to implement research, user testing and feedback
- Create game design and scripting elements for live game developments
- Benefit from our guest speaker series, featuring professionals from across the games industry 鈥� from studio heads to level designers, design leads and producers
Careers
Potential career options include game or level designers, app developers, product and software designers or producers. Our graduates have progressed to teaching and lecturing roles and founded their own game development studios.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 17,950per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Falmouth University
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University League Table
64th
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Campus address
Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus Reception, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4RH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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