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Game Development: Art BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Falmouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Game Development specialism in which you work in teams from the start to learn core game art abilities, such as environment modelling and game engine integration, using industry-standard packages, processes and pipelines. The course mirrors a real games development studio.

Department: Games Academy  |  Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)  |  Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You get a feel for all game development disciplines before specialising, then progress to team-led projects. Modules include Development Foundations, Digital Creativity, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Reading Games, Environment Art 1, Environment Art 2, World Building: Pre-Production, World Building: Production, Portfolio Development, Major Collaboration.

Career pathways

Game Development graduates have worked as: Level Designers at Supermassive Games, Mediatonic and King; Animator at Creative Assembly; Game Designer at Rare; Games Writers at Hangar 13 and Playground Games; Producer at Rocksteady Studios.

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Entry requirements

Three year degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with professional placement: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: 32 UCAS Tariff points. All applicants are invited to an interview day. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

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