Game Development BA(Hons) (Online)

Key points

Course overview

On this online Game Development degree, you’ll establish your specialism within the field, gaining industry-level technical, creative and professional skills in an online environment that mirrors a real remote games studio.

You’ll work just as you would in industry, learning to communicate and collaborate effectively as you operate in multi-skilled teams to develop your own games from the outset, while studying flexibly from almost anywhere in the world.

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Gain experience with leading game engines and production tools used by professional studios worldwide
  • Explore specialist areas such as narrative design, user experience, level design and production management
  • Develop your technical and creative skills in an online studio environment that reflects industry practice
  • Build your own games from the very first module, and collaborate with others on multidisciplinary projects
  • Learn from experienced academics and active industry professionals from Falmouth’s award-winning Games Academy: No.1 in England for Game Design (Princeton Review 2024)
  • Work in teams to simulate real studio pipelines, building skills in communication, project management and version control
  • Prepare for industry with a professional portfolio, entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to pitch your own ideas
  • Study flexibly and remotely while still being part of a supportive, connected creative community

Entry requirements

We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential.

Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance.

We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities.

Course routes & entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points

Portfolio

Some of our online undergraduate degrees require you to create and submit a digital portfolio as part of the application process.

Applying without UCAS points

We’ll 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.

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you’ll need to take an English Language test.

The university accept:

IELTS – minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Falmouth also accept a range of other recognised English language qualifications.

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