Short courses

Unlock your potential with Falmouth University's short courses, backed by 120 years of creative excellence.

Whether you want to upskill, advance your career, or simply explore a passion, our short courses offer something for everyone. Delivered online or on campus, you’ll find programs in everything from the arts to digital skills to business innovation.  

Gain new skills, grow professionally, or learn just for fun—Falmouth’s expert-led short courses will help you thrive.

Join us and take the next step in your journey! 

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Art short course
Art short course

Art & Design Short Courses

​​Explore a diverse range of art and design short courses, tailored to foster creativity and inn...

Art & Design Short Courses
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Business, Marketing & Advertising Short Courses

Discover our variety of business, marketing, and advertising short courses, developed by experienced...

Business, Marketing & Advertising Short Courses
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Code on laptop

Digital Skills Short Courses

Learn everything from Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro to HTML coding, Micros...

Digital Skills Short Courses
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Film & Television Short Courses

Explore our film and television short courses, covering the technical and conceptual aspects of film...

Film & Television Short Courses
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Design Centre at Penryn Campus

Green & Sustainability Short Courses

Explore Falmouth University's green & sustainability short courses and join the movement for a m...

Green & Sustainability Short Courses
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Short Courses

Discover Falmouth University's health & wellbeing short courses.  With over 120 years at th...

Health & Wellbeing Short Courses
AMATA music performance
AMATA music performance

Music Short Courses

Discover Falmouth University's music short courses.  ​​Immerse yourself in our vibrant and ...

Music Short Courses

Continuing Professional Development for teachers and advisors

We offer Continuing Professional Development opportunities for teachers, advisors and educators, enabling you to excel in preparing your students for their futures.

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Opportunities for young people

National Saturday Clubs

Falmouth University’s National Saturday Clubs give 13-16 year olds from across Cornwall the opportunity to study subjects that they love for free at their local university. Clubs run every Saturday 10:30-12:30 during term time and are completely free to attend. 

Find a club

Dance classes

The AMATA Arts Centre runs a programme of dance classes, intensive programmes and activities for children and young people throughout the year.

Explore dance classes

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Experience Falmouth from afar

Want a sneak peak before you come to campus? With virtual tours, online events, stories and vlogs from our current students, our Virtual Experience gives you the inside scoop on life at Falmouth, from afar. 

Virtual Experience

Professional-standard facilities

Our on-campus facilities and study spaces are thoughtfully designed to ensure you have everything you need to excel in your chosen field. From open-access IT suites equipped with the latest software to inspiring art studios tailored for creativity and innovation, you'll find spaces that support your learning and professional development.

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Accommodation for Short Course Students

If you're attending one of our short courses and need accommodation, you're spoiled for choice around Falmouth University’s campuses.

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Have a question about our short courses?

You can get in touch with us easily, just send the team an email and we'll come back to answer your queries and help you choose the right short course for you.

E: shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk