Indie Game Development MA

Are you fascinated by artificial intelligence? Do you want to explore the applications of AI in games? At Falmouth, you’ll join the people breaking boundaries in the world of gaming. You’ll work with artists and designers in a studio environment, testing and experimenting with cutting-edge techniques.

This stimulating, practise-focused course will give you a deep understanding of how to leverage AI for immersive gaming. You’ll interrogate the contexts of this new global industry and make your own ideas happen. And with mentoring from renowned researchers, you’ll graduate fully equipped for your career in this revolutionary field.

Why study here?

Build your skills by devising AI for games, both in solo and co-creative contexts Learn from world-leading researchers in AI and veteran programmers from industry Gain a Master’s in artificial intelligence, along with technical and transferable expertise that will give you a head start in a highly competitive sector Join an international community of professional makers and creatives

Assessment method

100% coursework, with real-life learning preparing you to get straight to work in the industry

Modules could include:

Development Synergies Classical Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Game Development Project

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but usually you’ll need an undergraduate degree in computing, software engineering, game programming or related fields Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience You’ll also need experience of computer programming (i.e. presence on GitHub and/or StackExchange, source code excerpts, technical reports, etc). We’ll also 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. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

Department: Games Academy Course title: Indie Game Development MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years