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Swanpool Beach in summer

The benefits of studying by the sea

13 November 2024

So, you may be wondering, why should I study at Falmouth? Well, there are many reasons why you shoul...

The benefits of studying by the sea
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How to relax before an interview

11 November 2024

Your university interview may feel like a stressful and anxiety-inducing event in your application j...

How to relax before an interview
Malaysia

My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!

30 October 2024

In June 2024 I was lucky enough to get a place on the Cultural Immersion Programme with a trip to ...

My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!
Kaitlyn

Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth

30 October 2024

As a student with dyslexia, university seemed like a bigger struggle for me as I stressed about the ...

Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth
Ben

The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia

30 October 2024

Growing up with dyslexia has proven time and time again to be a challenge in education and in my eve...

The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia
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Coffee campus

How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university

30 October 2024

This article is written by second-year BA Hons Film student Mia  Whilst away from in-contact...

How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university
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Creative Advertising metavision session

Top tips for writing your university personal statement

25 October 2024

Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.

Top tips for writing your university personal statement
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Amal- Sunset view from my flat in Dunedin

Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand

14 October 2024

This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...

Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
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Amal- Walk to Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington

What a semester abroad has to offer

14 October 2024

This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...

What a semester abroad has to offer
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Student life - sitting on grass at Penryn campus

How parents can support their child before an interview

08 October 2024

As many parents know, especially mine, interviews are extremely stressful for their children.

How parents can support their child before an interview
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Fox Hill

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student

02 October 2024

As an international student, I was a bit nervous about the process of applying to Falmouth Universit...

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
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Glasney village exterior

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University

02 October 2024

Starting university can be scary. But starting with a condition that impacts your learning is a whol...

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University
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Castle Beach

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week

22 August 2024

Having done “Move-in Weekend” and “Freshers’ Week” twice, first at Sheffield University an...

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week
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My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings wh...

My experience of going to University a long way from home
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CAST

The Fine Art MA (Online) group at CAST

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene

21 August 2024

Dr Anupa Sahdev is a student artist in her second year of Falmouth’s online master’s in Fine Art...

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
The view through the gates of the garden on Falmouth campus
Garden

Studying whilst being a young carer

20 August 2024

Hear from student Caitlin as she shares her experience of studying whilst being a young carer

Studying whilst being a young carer
Penryn Campus

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?

19 August 2024

Coming from a town nearly 8 hours from Falmouth, deciding to move such a distance from home was defi...

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?
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Virtual tour aerial Falmouth docks beach

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS

19 August 2024

When deciding on my university, I not only considered what would be vital for me to grow professiona...

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
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Falmouth atrium 2

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

19 August 2024

University applications can be long and daunting, but the best advice comes from those who’ve alre...

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!
A view of the fashion department facilities at Falmouth University with tables with sewing machines.
Fashion Design 2

What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute

19 August 2024

I study Costume Design in the Fashion & Textiles Institute (FTI) at Falmouth University. Here is a q...

What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute

Upcoming events

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Sustainable Fashion MA Online 2023

Thu 14 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

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.

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Business entrepreneurship - Gemma Wearing

Tue 19 Nov 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass

Online

Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
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Interior Design online 2024

Wed 20 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

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. 

MA Graphic Design (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Portfolio 1

Wed 20 Nov 2024

17:30 - 18:30

Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)
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Research Opportunities

Thu 21 Nov 2024

We're hosting events on 21 November & 11 December. See below for details.

Postgraduate Research Degree Open Events

If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree , we have MPhil/PhD open event...

Postgraduate Research Degree Open Events
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Open day crowd fox cafe

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-grade facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
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ArtsCentre Gigglemug Theatre Bean Spillers Updated August 2024

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Gigglemug Theatre | The Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical All About Gossip

In-person

Looking for a hilarious and unforgettable night out? Look no further than The Bean Spillers, an awar...

Gigglemug Theatre | The Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical All About Gossip
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International students chatting

Wed 27 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepar...

Applying as an International Student
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Online photography student

Wed 27 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study

Online

Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study
Three Falmouth Business students looking at graphs
Business students sat on floor

Wed 27 Nov 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university. ...

Personal Statement Advice
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ArtsCentre Cara Dillon 02 Spring 2024 - shortened 2

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Cara Dillon

In-person

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and p...

Cara Dillon
Entrepreneurship students
Entrepreneurship 1

Mon 02 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass

Online

Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
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Portfolio 2

Wed 04 Dec 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice
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ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 04 Dec 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover
An illustrative image of a beanstalk with the text "Jack and the Beanstalk"
ArtsCentre Jack and the Beanstalk Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr

In-person

Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
An illustrative image with 2 zombie hands and the text "A Very Zombie Christmas"
ArtsCentre A Very Zombie Christmas Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas

In-person

HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa &  flesh ...

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
An illustrative image of coloured Christmas lights with the text "A Christmas Carole"
ArtsCentre A Christmas Carole Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 15:15, performance starts at 15:30

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole

In-person

Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
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Online study 3

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
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Education MA

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
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Indie Game Controllers

Mon 09 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass