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Student stories
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Why I chose to study Visual Communication online
17 June 2024
I'm Anita, a 24 year-old Iranian woman currently in my third year of study on Falmouth's online BA i...
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How to save money while studying at Falmouth
11 June 2024
I’ve studied and lived in Falmouth for the past three years, in this blog post I’ll share some m...
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Making the transition from school to University
10 June 2024
Going to university can feel like a really big and scary step in your life. For many young people, u...
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My experience settling in at Falmouth
10 June 2024
We are quickly approaching the start of a new year at Falmouth University, meaning that thousands of...
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My top 5 tips for settling in at Falmouth
10 June 2024
Before coming to Falmouth, when enrolling online there is more information given to you, so do keep ...
![Lot's of students hanging out on the grass at Penryn campus.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/penryn-campus-group-of-students-on-grass.jpg?itok=Npk1iau8)
Transitioning from school to University
10 June 2024
For those of us just beginning or making our way through our uni years, it can regularly feel diffic...
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Falmouth Town will help you: making your finances stretch!
10 June 2024
For those of us just beginning or making our way through our uni years, it can regularly feel diffic...
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Why I chose to study my master’s at Falmouth University
29 May 2024
I first moved to Falmouth in 2020, to study for my undergraduate degree - Popular Music BA. As my de...
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Image courtesy of Ivana Cicchelli, 2020
The story of a journey: from creating products to creating interiors
28 May 2024
My name is Ivana Cicchelli, and I am a Creative Director. So, why did I choose to dive into studying...
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The suitcase is unpacked. Now, how can you make the most of your semester abroad?
24 May 2024
Over my last two blog posts, I’ve discussed the initial stages of deciding whether an exchange is ...
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From flights to flip-flops: Arranging your semester abroad
24 May 2024
In my last post, I discussed the initial stages of applying to study abroad, including knowing your ...
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Thinking about studying abroad? Here’s what you should consider before applying
24 May 2024
Sitting on a beach, travelling during the holidays and meeting friends from all over the world – s...
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Which student accommodation is right for me?
16 May 2024
Get insights from students about our range of university accommodation.
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Battle of the Bands: Student involvement in Falmouth’s music scene
10 May 2024
The Cornish Bank, a creative events space in Falmouth, recently hosted a Battle of the Bands contest...
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Why I chose to study Animation at Falmouth
08 May 2024
Choosing which course to study can be a daunting decision. You might find yourself drawn to the worl...
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Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography
08 May 2024
I knew very late that I wanted a career in photography, but I didn’t know my options. The idea of ...
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Why I chose to study Film at Falmouth University
08 May 2024
As a first year Film student, I couldn't think of a better place than Falmouth to study for 3 years....
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Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Games Academy
08 May 2024
As an international student, diving into the university admission process in England was like steppi...
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Why I chose to study English and Creative Writing at Falmouth
08 May 2024
After I finished college, I was really unsure what I wanted to do. I knew that I’d always loved En...
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Why I Chose to Study Fashion Design at Falmouth University
08 May 2024
When I started looking into my choices after finishing school, I was overwhelmed by all my options. ...
Upcoming events
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Tue 02 Jul 2024
This is a three-day conference beginning on 2 July and ending on 4 July.
Sex, Scandal and Sensation | Dark Economies Conference
In-person
In 2014 Falmouth University hosted the hugely successful Haunted Landscapes conference, which was fo...
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Wed 03 Jul 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Moving to Falmouth Webinar
Online
Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...
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Wed 03 Jul 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Preparing for University: Leaving Home
Online
Join us for tips and discussions on everything you need to know ahead of leaving home.
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Sun 07 Jul 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
National Youth Dance Company / Oona Doherty: Wall
In-person
Oona Doherty joins NYDC as guest artistic director for 23/24, working with some of the most exciting...
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Mon 08 Jul 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Graphic Design (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Graphic Design MA(Online) at Falmouth University. Join o...
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Tue 09 Jul 2024
9 - 11 July 2024
Dress Devolution 2 conference
In-person
The conference is supported by the Fashion and Textiles Institute at Falmouth University and will ta...
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Wed 10 Jul 2024
12:30 - 13:30
Undergraduate Online Application Support Event
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...
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Thu 11 Jul 2024
12:30 - 13:30
In Conversation with Cornwall Business School
Online
Join our Course Leaders to discover how our Postgraduate Courses can accelerate your career.
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Sat 13 Jul 2024
Various dates, please see event listing
AMATA Classes Summer Show 2024: We Draw
In-person
This year's summer show is titled 'We Draw'.
![Digital marketing student working on laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/bus_mark_online_01_matt_jessop.jpg?itok=MdxoU5l0)
Mon 15 Jul 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
![Person drawing illustrations in notebook](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Illustration%20online%202024.jpg?itok=gz0-BcZu)
Mon 15 Jul 2024
12:30 -13:30
MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Illustration MA(Online) at Falmouth University. Join on ...
![Colourful oil paintings on white walls.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/fine_art_ella_squirrel_03_cmatt_jessop_2018.jpeg.jpg?itok=lgZskfKd)
Mon 15 Jul 2024
17:00 - 18:00
MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Fine Art (Online) at Falmouth University.
![Comedy Writing Ma 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/comedy_writing_ma_2022.jpg?itok=EQePOKV6)
Mon 15 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.
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Mon 15 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Film & Television (Online) with Falmouth University.
![Woman studying at laptop with books and journals](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/laptop_hands_04.jpg?itok=LCsrMaeI)
Tue 16 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA User Experience Design (online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA User Experience Design course at...
![An online photography student sat on the floor with their work](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/01_online%20learning_Photgraphy_%40MattJessop.jpg?itok=T5sZ9xe4)
Wed 17 Jul 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University.
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Wed 17 Jul 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting as an international student: Advice Session
Online
In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...
![Students painting in a workshop at Falmouth Illustration Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/natural_materials_workshop_ba_illustration_online_cfelix_black-148-x2.jpg?itok=kaOYr-dd)
Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) in-person event
Wed 17 Jul 2024
14:00 - 15:00
MA Illustration: Authorial Practice Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our Postgraduate Illustration: Authorial Practice MA at F...
![Library facilities](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/library_penryn_campus10_cmattjessop_1.jpg?itok=DhGPKR1_)
Wed 17 Jul 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Moving to Falmouth Webinar
Online
Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...
![Design journals on a desk in the foreground, students working out of focus in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/ma_communication_design_-_visiting_lecturer_-_luke_tonge.jpeg.jpg?itok=kYyyIgoL)
Thu 18 Jul 2024
12:30 - 13:30
PGCertHE Course Overview and Q&A
Discover everything you need to know about Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) a...