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Our students and staff are here to tell you all about life at Falmouth University. From settling in and studying to making friends and making memories.
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Student stories
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My favourite spots in Falmouth to hangout
09 July 2024
During the summer, my friends and I enjoy going to Gylly beach. We usually bring cards, a volleyball...
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My favourite hang out spots in Falmouth and Penryn
09 July 2024
As a new student, you’re in for a treat. Falmouth is brimming with fantastic spots to eat, relax a...
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What is the Student Mentor Scheme?
09 July 2024
Starting university can be a daunting and nervous time, but rest assured there is plenty of support ...
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My advice for working part-time alongside your studies
08 July 2024
While you're studying, working part-time may be something you're thinking about doing to earn a bit ...
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Working part-time alongside your studies
08 July 2024
Hi, I'm Zoe and I am currently studying on the BA(Hons) Acting degree at Falmouth Uni.
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What to expect from your first week at Falmouth
08 July 2024
If you have received an offer from Falmouth, then you're probably getting to that point where you're...
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What to expect in your first week at Falmouth
08 July 2024
Despite all the preparation over the summer, the main thing that made me feel like I had officially ...
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Credit: Anita Majid
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 ...
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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: 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.
Upcoming events
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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...
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Thu 18 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA Indie Game Development degree at...
![Three Sustainable Fashion students looking at fabric](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Sustainable%20Fashion%20MA%20resized.jpg?itok=6oAWfG4w)
Thu 18 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) at Falmouth University.
![A black and white image of a young dance posing for the camera with a bright light in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/ArtsCentre-YP-Dance-Intensives-Spring-Summer-2024.jpg?itok=JfE3kQf2)
Sat 20 Jul 2024
Sat 20 & Sun 21 July, 10:00 - 17:00 each day
Creative Dance Summer Intensive 2024 | School Years 7 to Further Education
In-person
Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...
![Entrepreneurship students](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/entrepreneurship_1.jpeg.jpg?itok=1vLbPmu4)
Tue 23 Jul 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
Online
Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...
![Person sat at table next to laptop talking](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Creative%20Writing%20online%202024.jpg?itok=KYT3OzVn)
Wed 24 Jul 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Creative Events Management (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
![Person sat at a desk working on a laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Business%20%26%20Marketing%20online%202024.jpg?itok=vD8zYsmF)
Tue 06 Aug 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online).
![Noah Frear working on illustration MA work](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Illustration%20Authorial%20%20Practice%20MA__56_%C2%A9MattJessop.jpg?itok=BVpRN0AW)
Work by Noah Frear
Thu 08 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Illustration (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Marketing MSc student working](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/marketing_msc_-_59_online_learning_mattjessop.jpg?itok=v5BBlF62)
Thu 08 Aug 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Twilight Tea: In conversation with our students
Online
Grab your teapot and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of studyi...
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Tue 13 Aug 2024
18:30 - 19:30
MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Students chatting in Woodlane Campus gardens.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/falmouth-campus_cmattjessop53.jpeg.jpg?itok=wON0FRe1)
Fri 16 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Undergraduate Online Application Support Event
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...
![Falmouth University students in a purple lit film studio with camera](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Falmouth%20_School%20of%20Film%20%26%20Television.jpg?itok=gtbeUNCg)
Mon 19 Aug 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Comedy Writing Ma 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/comedy_writing_ma_2022.jpg?itok=EQePOKV6)
Mon 19 Aug 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Person sat at laptop working with design book](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Interior%20Design%20Online%202024.jpg?itok=M9OwoksW)
Mon 19 Aug 2024
18:30 - 19:30
Graphic Design MA (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Ben James, Lecturer on our MA Graph...
![Education MA student working at home](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/education_ma_online_-_11_online_learning_mattjessop.jpg?itok=1nlpqkeN)
Tue 20 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...
![UX Design](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/user_experience_design_ma_online_-_online_courses_00_matt_jessop.jpg?itok=bEcVmvIH)
Tue 20 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Female student in a studio with large metal sculpture](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/image/student_work3_fine_art.jpg?itok=V_jQwXAi)
Tue 20 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![Student in the Lighthouse facility](/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser_mobile/public/media/images/Journalism%20and%20Creative%20Writing%20BA.jpeg.jpg?itok=h840Piw6)
Wed 21 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
![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)
Wed 21 Aug 2024
12:30 - 13:30
PGCHE (Online) Masterclass
In this PGCHE (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Andy Peisley, Course Leader for our PGCHE (Onli...