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PostgraduateMA

Game Design

Falmouth University
Penryn, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£10,950Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Game Design at Falmouth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Penryn, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Work alongside programmers and artists to create original games. Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? On this industry-focused MA course you’ll 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Game Design Theory
Iterative Design and Prototyping
User Testing and Player Experience Research
Game Mechanics and Systems Design
Narrative Design for Interactive Media
Collaborative Studio Practice
Specialised Design Practices
Research Methods and Industry Application
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,950

Home Student Fee

£10,950

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
3%Studying
11%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
62%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Falmouth University

Falmouth University offers Game Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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