Clearing 2024
Clearing 2024 is now closed.
Clearing 2025 will open in July 2025.
Discover more about the courses we offer and find out how you can apply for study at Falmouth.
Our courses
Games
Collaborate with creatives across the university, build a portfolio of completed games and learn fro...
Art and Design
Network with industry experts, work on live briefs and create in purpose built art and design studio...
Film and TV
As a member of CILECT we are recognised as one of the world's best film and TV schools. But why else...
Performance, Theatre and Music
World-class facilities, strong industry links and cross-discipline collaboration opportunities; here...
Fashion
Work on live projects for the worlds biggest brands, get insights from industry leaders and have pro...
Business, Marketing and Events
Explore live projects, multidisciplinary collaborations and professional-standard facilities. ...
Photography
Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll work on live projects through ou...
English, Writing and Journalism
Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facili...
Online degrees
There's more than one way to study for a degree. Find out what online degrees are available through ...
What is UCAS Clearing?
Clearing is part of the application cycle for universities. It's an opportunity for applicants who have made a UCAS undergraduate application but do not hold any offers, to be matched to university places that haven't yet been filled.
Whether you're an applicant, or a parent / guardian of an applicant, we've put together Clearing guides to support you below:
See student guide
Film graduate Louis joined Falmouth through Clearing. Now he's here to share his experiences and help you through the process.
How to prepare for Clearing
Discover how Natalie navigated the Clearing application process and began studying Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons) at Falmouth.
Read morePrepare for applying through Clearing
1. Do your research
Before you apply through Clearing make sure you've looked into key information such as how the course is taught and assessed, whether you get a dedicated studio space, how to apply for accommodation and what support services are available to you.
2. Apply yourself
Always complete your Clearing application yourself. Remember, the Falmouth University Applicant Services team are on hand to offer application advice and guidance at every stage.
3. Be prepared
If you're applying through Clearing by phone, you'll need to supply your UCAS number (if you have one) and your qualifications (including the name of the qualification, the subject, the grade and when you took them).
4. Ask the right questions
When you're talking to our Applicant Services team, be sure to get all your questions answered. For example you might want to ask what accommodation is available, whether you have a deadline, when the start of term is or whether there is any summer reading/work for your course.
You can also chat to our current students online and attend our events. These are great spaces to ask questions and get all the information you need about studying at Falmouth.
5. Virtual visits & events
You can experience Falmouth from afar by visiting our Virtual Experience page and booking your place at our online events.
Why Falmouth?
Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. This sub-tropical corner of the country may be small, but its character is mighty.
At Falmouth you’ll find campuses with professional facilities, teaching excellence and a unique creative community. With student-led digital agencies, an incredible Guest Speaker Programme and opportunities to take on live industry briefs, our students are doing it for real. They work across disciplines, upskilling and building towards an impactful future.
Teaching excellence
We're proud to offer teaching excellence at Falmouth. Get taught by industry-professionals, in top-class facilities and inclusive communities.
Prestigious alumni
Our alumni are our proudest achievement. They're making an impact in the modern world and can often be seen featured in our News.
Unique community
Our creativity is fuelled by and nutured in the community we have at Falmouth. We're diverse, inclusive and above all unique.
Industry-standard facilities
Our facilities are built and maintained to give you the opportunity to work at a professional level, preparing you for life after university.
Our students
Don't take our word for it. We're proud of our students and you can talk to them online to learn about Falmouth from those that know it best.
Our alumni stories
Sustainable Product Design student takes inspiration from Blue Earth Summit
18 November 2024
Driven by a desire to make a difference, Sustainable Product Design student Florence Pike-Quantick c...
Falmouth graduate lands Wildlife Photographer of the Year cover
12 November 2024
We caught up with William Fortescue to discuss his work and ask his advice for aspiring wildlife pho...
Product Design graduate Will Falch-Lovesey on his innovative seaweed-based pregnancy test kit
08 November 2024
Graduate Will Falch-Lovesey initially joined the Sustainable Product Design course at Falmouth with ...
Falmouth alumni selected for the South West Graduate Photography Prize
08 November 2024
Four graduates from Falmouth's Institute of Photography have been selected to present their projec...
Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books
25 October 2024
Since completing her MA in Professional Writing at Falmouth University in 2015, Judy Leigh has achie...
Three scary releases from the Games Academy this Halloween
24 October 2024
At Falmouth, Halloween isn’t just about scary movies and pumpkin carving; it’s also about sampli...
Graduate Spotlight: broadcast journalist Amy Colman
24 October 2024
Amy Colman, who graduated from Journalism & Creative Writing BA in 2023, has landed a job that's "co...
"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate
21 October 2024
Since starting his undergraduate degree at Falmouth in 2019, and through to completing his online In...
Falmouth Graduate Illustrates Stunning Children's Encyclopaedia, Amazing Asia
18 October 2024
Illustration BA graduate Jason Lyon has co-produced a beautifully crafted children’s encyclopaedia...
Graduate's seaweed plastic documentary wins recognition at international film festival
15 October 2024
Television & Film Production BA(Hons) graduate Olaf Lawrence’s documentary about seaweed plastics ...
Falmouth Alumni Studio 316 Unveil New Game: Post Apocalypse Courier Service
11 October 2024
Studio 316, a game development studio founded by graduates of the Games Academy via Launchpad, has a...
Students win four Creative Conscience awards
07 October 2024
Four student projects have scooped award wins in this year's Creative Conscience awards
Falmouth Alumni releases new adventure game on Steam
04 October 2024
Three former Games Academy graduates have released their first game, Leximan, from their game studio...
Alumni featured in Best of British exhibition in New Delhi
10 September 2024
Falmouth alumni Ramalingam Muthukrishnan has been featured in a Best of British exhibition in New De...
Graduate finalist in Ocean Photographer of the Year
03 September 2024
Marine and Natural History Photography (MNHP) BA alumna Jasmine Corbett has gained some of the highe...
Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex
23 August 2024
Three graduates have completed micro-internships at the Cornish sustainable packaging company, Flexi...
Acting graduate stars in new Edinburgh Fringe show
14 August 2024
Acting BA graduate Piers MacKenzie began his run portraying Daniel Radcliffe in Joshua Kaplan’s TE...
From “destined for prison” to a feature on international platform Photoworks
13 August 2024
Photography BA graduate Emily June Smith is one of ten artists to be featured in The Graduate Issue ...
Photography graduate features in Top 25 to Watch
09 August 2024
Photography BA graduate Elizabeth Blackie has been selected as one of LENSCRATCH’s Student Prize 2...
Students get their game featured by The Rookies
08 August 2024
Eleven Games Academy graduates have gained recognition for their new game, Petal, from the industry ...
Ant Jackson: from Creative Advertising MA to national supermarket tagline
01 August 2024
After feeling unfulfilled as an in-house marketing manager in 2014, Ant Jackson followed her creativ...
Students scoop six Pencils at D&AD Awards 2024
05 July 2024
Six student projects have scooped Pencils in this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards
Lily Woodcock Animates Her Path to Success at Aardman Studios
11 June 2024
Introducing Lily Woodcock, a BA Film graduate from Falmouth University whose passion for film produc...
Etty Stanley’s ‘Wicked’ career moves
11 June 2024
Now working for Mark Coulier at Coulier Creatures FX after being scouted to work for Disney, we chat...
Graduate Spotlight: A journey from Falmouth University to a BAFTA Award
05 June 2024
Catherine Hiller graduated from Falmouth University with a BA in Music in 2018, and her career has s...
Work: Kamar Daboul
Introducing our Fine Art MA (Online) class of May 2024
03 June 2024
Discover the work and inspirations of our third cohort of online Fine Art master's graduates.
Textile Design BA graduate and Nettle Revolution founder wins the Theo Paphitis, Small Business Sunday Awards
22 May 2024
In an inspiring event earlier this year, Jane Gray, Founder and Coach of health and wellbeing compan...
How Falmouth’s future-focussed approach is inspiring graduate fashion photographer Torgeir Rørvik
24 April 2024
A top award winner in 2022 at Graduate Fashion Week, the world’s largest showcase of BA fashion ta...
Creative Writing graduates take their debut play 'Shotgunned' on nationwide tour
04 April 2024
We caught up with Kangaroo Court founders Joseph and Matt to delve into their debut production 'Shot...
Putting the tech into textiles: Meet Falmouth graduate Beth Somerville
03 April 2024
From being named overall winner of New Designers 2023 to being selected for the Chanel and King’s ...
Useful information
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Read more stories
The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University
16 August 2024
Is it better to live in Falmouth or Penryn? How easy is it to get between the two campuses? Will I h...
So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
16 August 2024
I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips...
How you can make industry connections while studying at Falmouth
24 January 2024
Moving to a University that is based in a small seaside town, such as Falmouth, may leave you wonder...
Building industry connections while studying at Falmouth
24 January 2024
As a student, making industry connections is so important and throughout my time at Falmouth Univers...
What's it like to study at a creative University
13 December 2023
As I reflect on the past year and a half I’ve spent studying at Falmouth University, I feel compel...
What is it like to study at a creative University?
04 December 2023
For me, the prospect of going to a creative university was daunting. I came from a background of ‘...
Clearing 2024: Your questions answered
08 September 2023
Are you still thinking of applying to join Falmouth University through Clearing 2024? We’re here t...
Advice for results day
11 August 2023
Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.
Why our class of 2023 chose Falmouth University
My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing
05 July 2023
Get Clearing advice from a current student.
Studying at my second choice university
02 June 2023
Dance student Dorka shares her experience of studying at her second choice university.
How university helped to build my confidence
26 May 2023
Find out how university helped one student to build confidence and individuality.
Take a tour of Falmouth University's facilities
24 May 2023
Television student, Zoe shows us around the facilities across Falmouth and Penryn Campus.
Fun days out in Cornwall on a budget
10 May 2023
If you’re thinking about joining Falmouth University, then discover what Falmouth and Cornwall has...
Studying online as a neurodivergent student
20 February 2023
Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online) student Daniel Whitaker shares his experiences studying online as...
Hear from our students
How to prepare for Clearing
15 August 2024
Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’...
My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing
05 July 2023
Get Clearing advice from a current student.
So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
16 August 2024
I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips...
What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village
15 August 2024
Moving from home to university can feel like a daunting step, but getting a clearer picture of what ...
Advice for results day
11 August 2023
Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.
My Five Favourite Things About Studying at Falmouth
12 February 2024
In just over a year, Falmouth has become my home. Its beauty, community and endless opportunities ha...
What is it like to study at a creative University?
04 December 2023
For me, the prospect of going to a creative university was daunting. I came from a background of ‘...
Moving from a city to a seaside town
29 January 2024
I’d best describe the shift from living in a city to living in Falmouth, as moving from hustle and...
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...
Key dates for 2025 applications
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 January 2025 | UCAS equal consideration deadline |
| 26 February 2025 | UCAS Extra opens |
| 1 July 2025 | Clearing 2024 at UCAS opens |
| 4 July 2025 | UCAS Extra closes |