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Falmouth University: Indie Game Development (Online)
| Institution | Falmouth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | The Games Academy |
| Web | www.falmouth.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| online.study@falmouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01326 213827 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been rated no.1 for game design in England by The Princeton Review, 2023.
Why study this course at Falmouth? - Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce
-
Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints
-
Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies
-
Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025).
Why study this course at Falmouth? Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Summary
Become a confident and daring indie game developer.
Learn to produce vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers on this dynamic online MA course. You’ll analyse the principles of the creative process, from early ideation and prototyping through to full production, release and post-release content.
Supported by an experienced cross-disciplinary team of industry practitioners, including tutors working in professional game development roles, you’ll learn to integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice.
You’ll explore current trends in indie games, funding opportunities and studio business models to see how you could start up your own. If you already have a business or game idea, this is your chance to get it off the ground by preparing pitch materials with help from tutors with a wealth of experience.
This Indie Game Development master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been rated no.1 for game design in England by The Princeton Review, 2023.
Why study this course at Falmouth? - Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate novel experiences and own the Intellectual Property (IP) of any games you produce
-
Develop digital and non-digital prototypes and playable games, exploring the use of games across a range of application domains, including gamification and serious games – learning to use industry-standard platforms and adapting to their technical constraints
-
Use methods from business and analytics to better understand how people engage with indie games and games companies
-
Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and expand your professional networks at optional in-person events
Throughout this indie game development course, you'll learn how to produce original and creatively distinguished games based on your own intellectual property. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also gain key professional skills in pitching your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. |
Falmouth University is a specialist university offering an innovative selection of postgraduate degree courses within the creative and technical industries, both at their unique coastal location in Cornwall and online.
Falmouth University was originally founded as Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and as such, it has more than 120 years of experience delivering creative education. Today, it is one of the most exciting contemporary creative schools in the UK.
Falmouth provides a range of postgraduate courses – both on campus and online - spanning the full spectrum of creative arts. From master’s in the fields …
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