Creativity knows no bounds, and neither do we.

As a student from North America, you can expect support in choosing your course with us, applying, arriving, studying and living in Falmouth. Read about it on this page.

120

+ yrs

Creative Education

85

+

Courses

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Your dedicated Course Advisor

Meet Adriane Marriott-Mills, our dedicated advisor for North America.

She can offer you 1-1 advice and guidance, introducing you to Falmouth, helping you choose a course and preparing you for applying.

 

Book a session with Adriane

Ways to study at Falmouth

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Undergraduate Study

Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...

Undergraduate Study
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Postgraduate Study

Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...

Postgraduate Study
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Online Study

Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.

Online Study

Entry requirements

We accept a range of international and national qualifications. Select your country below for more information:

 

Ontario:

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • An overall Pass in the Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma at advanced level with a minimum of six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including grade 12 U English. Please submit evidence in the form of a certificate and transcript when available

  • An overall Pass in the British Columbia Senior Secondary Diploma, with an average of between 75% - 85% in 5 grade 12 subjects

  • Overall Pass in the Quebec Diplôme d'Etudes Collégiales 

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • Qualifications from other provinces are also accepted – please email international@falmouth.ac.uk for more information

Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)
 

British Columbia:

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • An overall Pass in the British Columbia Senior Secondary Diploma, with an average of between 75% - 85% in 5 grade 12 subjects

  • Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability
  • An IELTS Academic score of 6 or above with a minimum score of 5.5 in Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing or equivalent 

Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)

 

Quebec:

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • An overall Pass in the Diplôme d'Etudes Collégiales

  • An IELTS Academic score of 6 or above with a minimum score of 5.5 in Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing or equivalent 

Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)

 

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Successful completion of the USA High School Diploma (SAT/ACT tests and AP exams are not required)
  • Advance Placement (AP) Exams with minimum grades 4-3-3
  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points
 Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate taught - MA and MSc

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)
Please see our English language requirements page

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

Please see our English language requirements page

If the qualification you are doing is not listed, you can speak to your dedicated advisor Adriane who'll be able to chat to you about your options. You can find her email below:

E: adriane.marriottmills@falmouth.ac.uk 

If you're from a country where national qualifications do not give direct access to our degrees, we also accept a wide range of recognised international foundation qualifications including, but not limited to, those with whom the University has partnerships.

Take a look at our International Foundation Providers Partnerships page for a list of our partner organisations.

Our community and campuses

Explore our campuses

Falmouth University has two campuses which students from North America may study on. Use the interactive virtual tour to check out our industry-standard facilities and beautiful surroundings.

Falmouth University is based in Cornwall, the South West of the UK. Cornwall is renowned for beautiful beaches, wild cliffs and a strong creative heritage.

We might not be a city, but when it comes to weird and wonderful events, we've got them. From arts festivals, to music and food, Cornwall has a strong identity and continues to inspire individuals in their creative journeys.

Discover more about student life

Why Falmouth?

120 years' experience

For well over a century we have been been forging trail-blazing graduates and conscientious creators to make a better future.

Professional facilities & teaching excellence

Learn in industry standard facilities and get taught by professionally practicing lecturers.

Peerless connections and a vibrant community

Make the most of our impressive industry connections and thrive in our creative and inclusive community.

Connect with our community

Ask a student

What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students? From arriving in the UK, to course details, and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

Simply set up your account, send them a question and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Meet us in your country

You can also meet us in your country. Our team regularly travels internationally to meet with students all over the world.

Find out where our team is going next

 

How we'll support you

As a student from North America we'll support you in the following ways:

  • Guaranteed university-managed accommodation for all undergraduate international offer-holders that apply for accommodation on time
  • Dedicated international postgraduate accommodation (limited rooms on a first come, first served basis) 
  • Airport collection (charges apply) 
  • International café – a forum for all international students to access support and discuss issues of mutual interest 
  • Pre-arrival UK life and culture virtual sessions 
  • English language support available all academic year – help with speaking, pronunciation, academic writing, speaking etc. Group classes and 1:1 help available 
  • Careers and employability advice from day one of your studies 
  • Support from application to arrival, through study and beyond  
  • If you are applying with us using a US federal loan, you can find more information here.

Where could you go from Falmouth?

We're empowering next gen creatives

Our graduates are changing the future. From sustainable product design, to earth-conscious events, to powerful art installations telling essential stories, our graduates are changemakers and conscientious creators.

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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...

Sustainable Product Design student takes inspiration from Blue Earth Summit
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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...

Falmouth graduate lands Wildlife Photographer of the Year cover
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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 ...

Product Design graduate Will Falch-Lovesey on his innovative seaweed-based pregnancy test kit
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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...

Falmouth alumni selected for the South West Graduate Photography Prize
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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...

Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books
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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...

Three scary releases from the Games Academy this Halloween
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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...

Graduate Spotlight: broadcast journalist Amy Colman
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"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...

"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate
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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...

Falmouth Graduate Illustrates Stunning Children's Encyclopaedia, Amazing Asia
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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 ...

Graduate's seaweed plastic documentary wins recognition at international film festival
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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...

Falmouth Alumni Studio 316 Unveil New Game: Post Apocalypse Courier Service
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Students win four Creative Conscience awards

07 October 2024

Four student projects have scooped award wins in this year's Creative Conscience awards

Students win four Creative Conscience awards
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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...

Falmouth Alumni releases new adventure game on Steam
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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...

Alumni featured in Best of British exhibition in New Delhi
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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...

Graduate finalist in Ocean Photographer of the Year

Application support

We support applications from individuals from North America. If you'd like to use an educational agent who can help you with your application and visa then click the link below to find one in your country.

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Apply directly or through UCAS

You can also choose to apply either directly with us or through UCAS depending on your course. We'll support you every step of the way. Find out about your application journey and further support on our international apply page.

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Got more questions?

Speak to our dedicated North America advisor, Adriane Marriott-Mills, by emailing adriane.marriottmills@falmouth.ac.uk or booking a video session. Adriane can offer you 1-1 support throughout your application journey.

Book a session with Adriane
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