Why you should study at Falmouth
120
years of creative innovation
We're empowering next gen creatives
As a Falmouth student, you’ll be challenged to think differently, break the mould and push the limits of possibility.
Whether you study online or from our campuses in Cornwall, you’ll connect with industry, collaborate with students across the University and learn the professional skills to make a real impact when you graduate.
Join online & on-campus events
Wed 30 Oct 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Applying as an International Student
Online
In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepar...
Wed 30 Oct 2024
12:30 - 13:30
An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...
Wed 30 Oct 2024
We're hosting events on 30 October, 21 November & 11 December. See below for details.
Postgraduate Research Degree Open Events
If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree , we have MPhil/PhD open event...
Wed 30 Oct 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Masterclass
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.
Sat 02 Nov 2024
Multiple time slots, see event for details
Make Your Own Recycled Jellyfish Workshop
In-person
Have fun using recycled plastic and discover how to cut, stick and decorate it to make your own magi...
Sat 02 Nov 2024
Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30
Jam Jar Theatre: How A Jellyfish Saved the World
In-person
Jam Jar Theatre Company presents a tentacle-tapping puppetry musical, for children and adults, frien...
Mon 04 Nov 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University.
Mon 04 Nov 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Photography BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about the accelerated BA(Hons) Photography (Online) at Falmout...
Tue 05 Nov 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BSc Business & Marketing (online) at Falmouth Universit...
Tue 05 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.
Tue 05 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Creative Events Management (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
Tue 05 Nov 2024
14:00 - 15:00
MA User Experience Design (online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA User Experience Design course at...
Tue 05 Nov 2024
16:00 - 17:00
MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Fine Art (Online) at Falmouth University.
Wed 06 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.
Wed 06 Nov 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30
The Comedy Network: Alice Snedden, Finlay Christie and Tom Glover
In-person
Come and unwind at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar a...
Thu 07 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
PGCHE (Online) Course Overview & Live Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Thu 07 Nov 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA Indie Game Development degree at...
Thu 07 Nov 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
Online
Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...
Fri 08 Nov 2024
11:00 - 12:00
BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Creative Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.
Sat 09 Nov 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Lila Dance: Fault Lines
In-person
Fault Lines pulls at the tension in our relationship with nature. Our constant pursuit of progress i...
Mon 11 Nov 2024
12:00 -13:00
MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Illustration MA(Online) at Falmouth University.
Tue 12 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Visual Communication BA Hons (Online) at Falmouth Univers...
Wed 13 Nov 2024
10:30 - 14:00
Part-Time Jobs Fair - Penryn Campus
In-person
The Penryn Campus Part-Time Jobs Fair is open to University of Exeter and Falmouth University studen...
Wed 13 Nov 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Film & Television (Online) with Falmouth University.
Wed 13 Nov 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
Wed 13 Nov 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Follies Ultimo: A Dream Role Showcase
In-person
Join Tremough Follies Musical Theatre Society for one night only as they sing, dance and act in dazz...
Thu 14 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) at Falmouth University.
Tue 19 Nov 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
Online
Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...
Why should you study with us?
We're creative
For over 120 years, we've been steering the course of the creative industries, and beyond.
Creative thinking is vital in all areas of the future economy - from fine art to robotics, events management to marketing.
It's the key to unlocking new innovations, finding solutions to global challenges and engaging people to think, act and feel differently.
Students at Falmouth are given the freedom, support and professional experiences to make their creativity count.
Whether you study Computing, Architecture or Business, we'll empower you to question the way things are, find innovative solutions and establish your own unique voice in your field.
With an abundance of creative minds working across a huge range of disciplines, our online and on-campus students fuel each other to push the limits of what creativity can do.
We're connected
We're proud to create exciting opportunities for our students through our industry connections and dedication to mirroring professional practice.
Our students get to connect with industry by tackling live briefs from real clients, working for in-house agencies and hearing from sector leaders through our incredible guest lecture line-up. Our Employability service also supports industry links through career-shaping internships and events.
Whichever course you study, you’ll also be encouraged to tap into skills across the University to propel your learning and your portfolio. On-campus students also get to play outside of their primary discipline through our University-wide Workshops Festivals.
While learning your craft from expert staff and amazing guest speakers, you'll also gain vital business skills. From understanding how the industry works to learning how to market your talent, professional practice modules will help you make a real impact when you graduate.
We're courageous
We're supporting our students to become courageous and conscientious creatives.
We're re-thinking the shape of higher education so our students are ready to make a real difference when they graduate.
You'll be challenged to experiment and take risks, with the support of our amazing academic and technical staff. Because nothing new has ever been created by playing it safe.
Our lecturers teach by example. Whether through their practice or inspirational research projects, they're paving the way for innovation and change across a range of sectors.
They'll support you to question the fundamentals of your field, too. Across our courses, you'll consider the social, environmental and cultural impacts and of your practice.
We're proud to see our graduates taking this courageous attitude into industry and using their creativity for good.
Hear what our students have to say
Hear from our students on why they chose to join our creative community. To find out more about why you should consider studying at Falmouth, click here.
We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth. To find out more about why you should consider studying at Falmouth, click here.
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