BA (Hons) Game Development
- Time investment
- 3 years part-time
- Location
- Online
- Cost
- £20,805 (£6,935 per year over three years)
- Language
- English
About this degree
Master game development online
Dive into a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from design to programming. This degree equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic gaming industry.
Take your next step into the global games industry. This degree equips you with the creative, technical and teamwork skills you need to thrive in game studios worldwide.
You’ll master game engines, design principles and studio workflows while building a portfolio of projects that showcase your unique style.
Gain practical and theoretical insights
Engage with both practical and theoretical aspects of game development, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. Learn from industry experts and work on real-world projects.
Design your studies around your passions, whether that’s narrative, level design, systems or production management.
You’ll collaborate on multidisciplinary projects using industry tools and agile workflows that mirror professional studios, building games from prototype to pitch.
Graduate industry ready
Learn alongside experienced academics and active games professionals from Falmouth’s No.1 Games Academy.
You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio, pitching skills and studio experience that opens doors at companies like Rare, Rocksteady and Supermassive Games..
Where you’ll be studying
About this University
Join Falmouth University online
Falmouth University delivers creative, career-focused online education designed for flexible study worldwide.
Recognised for outstanding digital teaching and industry connections, Falmouth combines specialist expertise with real-world creative practice.
Learning outcomes
Strategic leadership
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Global business expertise
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Innovative problem-solving
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Effective communication
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Sustainable business practices
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Additional information
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is available for relevant certified learning or work experience gained within the last five years.
- Level Designers at Supermassive Games, Mediatonic and King
- Game Designers at Rare
- Games Writers at Hangar 13 and Playground Games
- Producers at Rocksteady Studios
- Animators at Creative Assembly
Evidence of your qualifications (or proof you’re working towards them), A digital portfolio showcasing your creative work (if applicable to your background), and a personal statement explaining your interest in game development English language qualification (if English is not your first language)
Modules
Build foundation skills across design, prototyping and player experience while creating your first complete game projects collaboratively.
Explore mechanics, dynamics and player psychology to create balanced, engaging game systems that drive meaningful play.
Design stories, environments and player journeys that create emotional impact, supported by formal playtesting methodologies.
Work in multidisciplinary online teams using industry workflows, version control and agile practices to deliver playable games.
Deepen your expertise in your chosen pathway (design, narrative, production, technical art) through complex studio briefs. Develop career skills, refine your portfolio presentation and practice pitching to industry-standard expectations.
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