Virtual Experience

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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.

Study at Falmouth
Get a glimpse into what it's like to study at Falmouth.
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    Virtual tour

    Get a 360º feel for our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery in just a few clicks.

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    Virtual events

    Find out everything you need to know about applying to Falmouth and student life.

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    Thu 27 Mar 2025

    17:00 - 18:00

    How to apply for accommodation 2025

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    Join us to go through the process of applying for undergraduate accommodation for September 2025.

    How to apply for accommodation 2025
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    Wed 02 Apr 2025

    12:00 - 13:00

    MA Photography (Online) Application Support Workshop

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    Join us to discover everything you need to know about applying for our MA Photography (Online) degre...

    MA Photography (Online) Application Support Workshop
    Comedy Writing Ma 2022
    Comedy Writing Ma 2022

    Wed 02 Apr 2025

    12:00 - 13:00

    MA Comedy Writing (Online) Application Support Workshop

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    Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University. 

    MA Comedy Writing (Online) Application Support Workshop
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    Online Study

    Wed 02 Apr 2025

    13:00 - 14:00

    MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Application Support Workshop

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    Join us to discover everything you need to know about applying for our MA Sustainable Fashion (Onlin...

    MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Application Support Workshop

    Our individual virtual tours

    Discover our campuses and beautiful Cornwall

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    Our Virtual Tour

    Jump right into the full virtual tour from here and get to know our two campuses and the surrounding areas.

    Our Virtual Tour
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    Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus

    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.

    Penryn accommodation tour
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    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.

    Falmouth accommodation tour
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    Student life paddling and throwing stones on Gylly Beach

    Gylly beach tour

    Discover the stunning Gylly beach and outlying Pendennis headland. A tropical paradise right here on the Cornish coast.

    Gylly beach tour

    Ask a student

    What better way to get a real idea of what studying at Falmouth University is like than speaking to current students? From course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

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    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

    Illustration BA(Hons) | Falmouth University
    Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) | Falmouth University
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    " Hop on a bus, and you’re at the beach. Imagine - you’re studying where people go on holiday! "
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    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.

    A glimpse of student life at Falmouth University
    Falmouth University Facilities Vlog

    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.

    Explore our facilities

    Student Voices

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    Student life

    My Experience as a Neurodivergent Student at Falmouth

    18 March 2025

    Starting university as a neurodivergent student can feel stressful, especially with the uncertainty ...

    My Experience as a Neurodivergent Student at Falmouth
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    My Student Experience of a Glasney Shared Room

    17 March 2025

    In this vlog, third year student Bex reflects on her experience of living in a shared room in Glasne...

    My Student Experience of a Glasney Shared Room
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    Living in Ocean View student accommodation

    14 March 2025

    Find out what it's like to live in Ocean View from current student, Deryn.

    Living in Ocean View student accommodation
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    My accepted fashion portfolio for university

    05 March 2025

    In this video, Lillian takes us through her accepted portfolio for university.

    My accepted fashion portfolio for university

    Explore our accommodation

    We offer a wide range of accomodation choices including self-contained studios and ensuite rooms within shared flats. Check out the different options now.

    Explore accommodation

    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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    Join us

    If you like what you've seen and think Falmouth could be the place for you, why not read our application pages to find out just how soon you can become part of our community.

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