Summer School Courses

Join Falmouth University's summer schools for an immersive learning experience in one of the UK's most creative environments. Access our award-winning sustainable and beautiful campuses, world-class facilities and leading tutors and academics.  

Offering short courses for adults, under-18s, bespoke residential courses for school groups, and corporate retreats, our summer schools cover a wide range of creative arts subjects. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, nurture your artistic talents, or enjoy a unique team-building retreat, our expert-led summer schools provide an inspiring and unforgettable experience.

Explore summer school short course options available below.  

Summer school short courses

Explore our Summer School short courses

Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.

We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.

Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.

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Explore our industry-standard facilities, providing an exceptional environment for thinking and making.

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Regional National Saturday Club students collaborate in masterclass led by Speedo

12 February 2025

In January, the National Saturday Club Trust, Falmouth University Saturday Clubs and Arts University...

Regional National Saturday Club students collaborate in masterclass led by Speedo
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Johnny Paton from Kingdom and Sparrow

Illustration graduate receives global recognition for design agency Kingdom & Sparrow

11 February 2025

Falmouth illustration graduate, Johnny Paton, is celebrating the success of his design agency, Kingd...

Illustration graduate receives global recognition for design agency Kingdom & Sparrow
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‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event

10 February 2025

A group of innovative and engaging graphic designers came to Falmouth this January as part of an ins...

‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event
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Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award

07 February 2025

Her winning image, ‘Maria & Connie’, is part of her final major project, ‘Lost & Found’.

Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
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'Burning the Pain Away II' from the series 'White Picket Fence' by Emma Bennison

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Emma Bennison's project aims to highlight the challenges of living with endometriosis and PCOS.

Student shines spotlight on women's healthcare through photography project
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Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography

29 January 2025

Discover how Rehab’s journey at Falmouth helped shape her creative vision and propelled her remark...

Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
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Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop

20 January 2025

Robotics BA(Hons) students Amy While and Maya Rogers recently worked on a custom conveyor belt for u...

Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
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Second year Illustration students visit Tower Hamlets in London

17 January 2025

Five second year Illustration students travelled to London last month to meet Elaine, Sajna, and Sh...

Second year Illustration students visit Tower Hamlets in London
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Graduate cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win

13 January 2025

Film graduate Bryan Gavigan scooped a BAFTA Cymru award for his work on the crime drama Passenger. B...

Graduate cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win
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Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”

06 January 2025

After working and gaining experience at various creative agencies, graduate Anouska decided to switc...

Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”
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Scratching the creative itch: lecturer Joe Kennett’s path in indie games

20 December 2024

It’s been a busy year for Joe Kennett. 2024 has seen him take on a new role as lecturer on Falmout...

Scratching the creative itch: lecturer Joe Kennett’s path in indie games
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Film graduate brings Grenfell stories to life

20 December 2024

Film BA(Hons) graduate Lydia Knights has produced a compelling documentary film for the community fo...

Film graduate brings Grenfell stories to life
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Journalism graduate’s cancer documentary wins short film award at Cannes

17 December 2024

Journalism and Creative Writing BA graduate Tavie Carey’s compelling documentary won the best shor...

Journalism graduate’s cancer documentary wins short film award at Cannes
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Our year in stories: 2024

16 December 2024

From international award wins to pioneering research, game releases to product launches - and even w...

Our year in stories: 2024
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Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island

12 December 2024

Communication Design MA graduate Alexis Over-Papatzaneteas has built on his hugely successful D&AD P...

Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
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Falmouth University students to host 24-hour livestream for Cool Earth charity

06 December 2024

First-year students on Falmouth University’s Esports & Livestreaming course are teaming up with Co...

Falmouth University students to host 24-hour livestream for Cool Earth charity
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Falmouth students invited to create Kernow-inspired costume for Christmas panto

21 November 2024

A group of Fashion and Textiles students will be going to the ball to see their creation under the ...

Falmouth students invited to create Kernow-inspired costume for Christmas panto
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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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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

Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our Summer Schools, get in touch with our Short Courses team. 

E: shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk

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You can access staff and student specific information about our Summer Schools on our dedicated sites.

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