Virtual Experience
Explore our campus online
You can experience Falmouth University and what it's like to study here on this Virtual Experience page.
Here you'll find a host of videos, images, virtual tours and student blogs to help you experience Falmouth from afar. Distance shouldn't be a reason to miss out on what our campuses have to offer, so get a real feel for what it's like to study and live in Cornwall right here.
Virtual events
Find out everything you need to know about applying to Falmouth and student life.
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’...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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’...
Wed 11 Dec 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Personal Statement Advice
Online
In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...
Wed 18 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Applying as an International Student
Online
As an international student, applying to a university in UK may seem quite daunting.
Wed 15 Jan 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...
Mon 20 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Tue 21 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Tue 21 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BSc Business & Marketing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Wed 22 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.
Thu 23 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.
Fri 24 Jan 2025
11:00 - 12:00
BA Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA(Hons) Creative Writing (online) at Falmouth University...
Wed 29 Jan 2025
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 prepa...
Wed 05 Feb 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...
Wed 19 Feb 2025
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...
Wed 19 Feb 2025
17:30 - 18:30
Parents & Carers: Student Finance for UK Students
Online
In this session we’ll break it down for you, give a clear overview of how the system works for UK ...
Wed 05 Mar 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance for UK Students webinar
Online
We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...
Wed 02 Apr 2025
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...
Wed 09 Apr 2025
11:00 - 12:00
Coffee Morning: In conversation with our online students
Online
Grab your coffee and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of studyi...
Wed 09 Apr 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Support and Accessibility Webinar
Online
Find out more about what student support and accessibility support is available to you.
Wed 16 Apr 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students Advice Session
Online
In this session we'll give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for y...
Wed 16 Apr 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance for UK Students webinar
Online
We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...
Wed 23 Apr 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Money Management Masterclass
Online
An online masterclass on how to budget and manage your money effectively while studying at universit...
Wed 07 May 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance for UK Students webinar
Online
We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...
Wed 14 May 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students Advice Session
Online
In this session we'll give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for y...
Thu 10 Jul 2025
12:30 - 13:30
Application Support for Undergraduate Online Students
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...
Wed 06 Aug 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Twilight Tea: In conversation with our online students
Online
Grab your teapot and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of studyi...
Fri 15 Aug 2025
12:30 - 13:30
Application Support for Undergraduate Online Students
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...
Virtual tour
Get a 360º feel for our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery in just a few clicks.
Our individual virtual tours
Discover our campuses and beautiful Cornwall
Our Virtual Tour
Jump right into the full virtual tour from here and get to know our two campuses and the surrounding areas.
Penryn accommodation tour
With spectacular views over Falmouth, Penryn, the sea and surrounding countryside, we offer a range of accommodation options to suit a variety of needs.
Falmouth accommodation tour
Located in Falmouth town, close to shops, bars and the beaches. Falmouth Campus is a short walk away and there is convenient access to public transport to Penryn Campus.
Gylly beach tour
Discover the stunning Gylly beach and outlying Pendennis headland. A tropical paradise right here on the Cornish coast.
Penryn Campus tour
Visit the Penryn Campus virtually and get to know the home of the Cornwall Business School, Fashion and Textiles Institute, the School of Film & Television, Games Academy, and more.
Falmouth Campus tour
Visit our Falmouth Campus and find the homes of the School of Communication, Falmouth School of Art, and the School of Architecture Design & Interiors.
Eden Project tour
Discover the Eden Project, one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions and where our Sustainable Festival Management and Sustainable Tourism Management students spend their final year.
The Sidings accommodation tour
The Sidings offers student accommodation in self-contained single occupancy studio flats and shared flats.
Packsaddle Hill accommodation tour
Packsaddle Hill offers a combination of single studios and shared flats. Each shared flat contains six, seven or eight bedrooms with 3/4 double beds, a full equipped kitchen and a communal area.
Carrick View accommodation tour
Carrick view is located a ten-minute walk from Falmouth town centre and fifteen-minute walk from Falmouth Campus. Students can use nearby Penmere train station and bus stops to travel to Penryn campus.
Maritime Studios accommodation tour
Maritime Studios is located close to the world-famous Falmouth docks and marina with spectacular panoramic sea views.
Studying at Falmouth
From Computer Science to Creative Writing, Animation to Musical Theatre, Sustainable Festival Management to Fashion Photography, studying at Falmouth means access to peerless facilities, industry connections and an unmatchable location. Watch our spotlight course videos below or explore our courses by clicking the button.
Explore our courses
Spotlight courses
Student life
From cliff-diving to mountain-biking, summer-time festivals and bookshops in pubs, life at Falmouth is a blend of all things creative and inspirational. Whether you join one of our many clubs and societies, explore the coastline or connect with our amazing creative community, you'll find endless ways to experience Cornwall outside of your studies.
Discover life at Falmouth
Don't take our word for it
It's not about listening to what we have to say, we're already on-board with loving Falmouth. It's about hearing and reading the stories of the students who are here and immersed in the Falmouth experience.
We've collected some great videos and stories by our current students for you to check out below and get a feel for real-life at Falmouth.
Television student, Zoe shows us around the facilities across Falmouth and Penryn Campus.
See inside our industry-standard facilities which include cutting-edge photography studios, a 120 seat cinema, dance studios, art, design and fashion design studios as well as a contemporary costume store.
Student Voices
Read more student articles
Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip
19 November 2024
Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.
Shopping and eating more sustainably as a student
18 November 2024
In this blog I’ll share the advice I wish someone had given me in my first year about eating well,...
My guide to international food shops in Falmouth and Truro
14 November 2024
Second year Lucy explains her top shops to visit in the local area for international food, drinks an...
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...
How to relax before a university interview
11 November 2024
Your university interview may feel like a stressful and anxiety-inducing event in your application j...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Top tips for writing your university personal statement
25 October 2024
Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.
Take a look at our facilities
Our industry-standard spaces and facilities are built with your future in mind. With cutting-edge equipment and technology as well as professional performance venues and studios, you'll be ready to step straight into industry when you graduate.
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