Online Study
Creativity knows no bounds
With our online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, you can futureproof your career - or pursue a new profession - in a way that works for you.
Designed from the start to be studied online by our award-winning digital learning team, and with the same expert teaching as our on-campus degrees, our global community of Falmouth creatives are defining the future.
Creativity and innovation are championed in all our online courses. Taught by academic staff with real industry connections who know what it takes to make an impact, you will develop the ability to harness your creativity, giving you an edge in your chosen industry.
Study online with us
Undergraduate Online Study
Study an online undergraduate degree when and where it suits you.
Postgraduate Online Study
Step forward in your career with one of our postgraduate online degree courses.
Short Courses
Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short-courses. ...
Apply for an online degree
Apply for an Online Degree
Find out how to apply for our online undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.
Online Study Funding
Find out how you can fund your online study whether you're studying an undergraduate or postgraduate...
Tuition Fees
Find out the tuition fees for your course, when and how you'll pay them.
Applying with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
Depending on the course you want to study, you can apply with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (AP...
Parents & Carers Guide to Online Study
See how you can support a student considering an online degree at Falmouth.
Ask a student
What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students?
From course details, to our online community 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.
Stories from our online students and staff
Writer and theatre practitioner Nicola Coplin on the power of creative writing
15 May 2024
Nicola Coplin has written, performed and campaigned on environmental issues for over twenty years. S...
Creative Writing online student wins award at Teignmouth Poetry Festival
15 May 2024
Helene Du Mauri, a student on Falmouth’s online BA in Creative Writing, has recently won the 2024 ...
Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer and Educator Tove Martens
10 May 2024
Introducing Tove Martens, a Graphic Design MA (Online) graduate whose time on the course ignited her...
Online Photography student wins Emerging Artist Award at The Photography & Video Show
24 April 2024
Current Photography MA (Online) student Natalie Persoglio has won the 2024 Emerging Artist Award at ...
Mohini Chandra, 'Imaginary Edens/Photos of my Father' in 'Entangled Pasts, 1768-now', Royal Academy, London, 2024
Falmouth artists feature in Royal Academy of Arts exhibition on art, colonialism and change
24 April 2024
Works by esteemed Falmouth alumnus and Fellow Hew Locke OBE and Fine Art MA (Online) Module Leader D...
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students learn from Sky Studios' Head of Commissioning in Milan
04 April 2024
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students recently took part in a unique opportunity to learn...
How to make it as a screenwriter
21 March 2024
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to make it as a professional screenwriter? Success in the sc...
Credit: Chris Finnegan
Photography graduate selected for PhotoIreland FUTURES programme
20 March 2024
Photography MA (Online) graduate Chris Finnegan has been selected for the PhotoIreland FUTURES progr...
Zenande, Sinawe, Zinathi and Buhle at Sea Point Pavilion, Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Michelle Sank
Photography tutor wins Sony World Photography award
18 March 2024
Michelle Sank, a photographer and online tutor on Falmouth’s Photography MA (Online) course, has w...
How my Fine Art practice has transformed through postgraduate online study
14 March 2024
In this article, Fine Art MA (Online) student Andela Tucakovic discusses how studying Fine Art onlin...
Meet Falmouth’s Screenwriting expert Dr John Finnegan
13 March 2024
With over twenty years of experience across the screen industries, award-winning screenwriter and Wr...
Falmouth Illustration MA Online graduate publishes her first children’s book
28 February 2024
Illustration MA Online graduate Hayley Jane Smith has released her first children’s book Alfie’s...
Introducing Studio Haluhalo: an inclusive studio from Visual Communication students Pita Santos and JJ Whippey
27 February 2024
Two students on Falmouth’s online Visual Communication BA course have cofounded a studio in Manche...
An interview with Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games
26 February 2024
We chatted to Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games, about ...
Comedy Writing graduates take flight in the Female Pilot Club Comedy Showcase
15 February 2024
Two Falmouth Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduates have caught the attention of the judges in this ye...
Meet our Sustainable Fashion online community
12 February 2024
Since its launch in 2022, Falmouth's Sustainable Fashion MA (Online) community has been going from ...
Graduate Spotlight: UX Designer Paul Phillips
02 February 2024
Since completing his online master’s degree with Falmouth University in 2023, Paul Phillips has la...
Why I chose to study a Photography degree online
18 January 2024
Photography BA(Hons) (Online) student Lucy talks about how joining Falmouth's online community is he...
Top 5 sustainable fashion publications and podcasts
09 January 2024
With increasing evidence suggesting the fashion industry plays a significant role in global heating,...
Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store
07 December 2023
Glasgow-based software developer Georgi Tsaklev – a 2023 graduate of Falmouth’s online Indie Gam...
What it's like being an online student and a full-time parent
06 December 2023
This piece was written by Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online) student Lajeela about her experiences of...
Meet online Fine Art master's student Karina Busquets
30 November 2023
We visited Fine Art MA (Online) student Karina Busquets at home to chat about her work and how study...
Revolutionising fashion education: Meet Sustainable Fashion student Mitchell Vassie
27 November 2023
Comedy Writing student lands script commission for Legoland
22 November 2023
A second year Comedy Writing MA (Online) student has been commissioned by Merlin Entertainment to wr...
Creative collaboration expert Dr Jem Mackay on its power in filmmaking
20 November 2023
Dr Jem Mackay, course leader for Falmouth’s Film & Television (Online) MA, is a filmmaker and arti...
Award-winning filmmaker Jane Pugh on the ‘storytelling impulse’
08 November 2023
School of Film & Television lecturer Jane Pugh is an award-winning screen and stage writer. In this ...
The difference between commercial and residential interior design
06 November 2023
Although both commercial and residential interior design aims to create visually appealing and funct...
Falmouth course leader Simon Nicholls releases new book based on hit BBC Radio 4 series
01 November 2023
Simon Nicholls, award-winning TV and audio comedy producer and course leader of Falmouth’s online ...
Why I chose to study MA Film & Television online
01 November 2023
Film & Television MA (Online) student Rich Scott tells us all about why he chose to study for his ma...
From on-campus undergraduate to online postgraduate
30 October 2023
My name’s Michael, a recent graduate of Falmouth’s online master’s in Marketing and Digital Co...
Frequently asked questions
The design of our online undergraduate degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere, and you can choose to study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working.
For our Undergraduate degrees, we generally recommend 27 - 33 hours of study per week for our part-time degree, or 40 - 50 for the full-time programme. Post graduate degrees require a commitment of 20-25 hours per week, This depends on your individual learning style and ability. The important thing to remember is that you can complete these hours at a time that suits you; all lectures are recorded and can be replayed at any time, so can fit around working commitments.
All our online undergraduate degrees are accelerated degrees.
An accelerated degree condenses the modules of a traditional undergraduate degree into two years if you study full-time, or three years if you study part-time. That means you'll be working across three study blocks per year, with shorter breaks between each study block rather than a traditional long break over summer.
Accelerated degrees are a great way to fast-track your studies, progress faster and be ready to join the workplace sooner, while usually saving money on tuition fees and living costs.
All our online postgraduate degrees are part-time, and not accelerated.
Falmouth’s online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught online.
Advanced learning research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.
Course materials are released via the virtual learning environment at the end of each week, allowing time to plan your studies for the week ahead.
Teaching takes place through lectures from practicing professionals. Lectures are pre-recorded and re-watchable, so you won't have to worry about attending them live – it's like ‘learning on-demand’ to suit your schedule.
You will also have the opportunity to attend weekly webinars where you can connect with what's being taught, ask questions and collaborate. Webinars are recorded so you can engage with conversations even if you can't attend at the time they are scheduled.
Wellbeing, accessibility and employability are just some of the ways Falmouth students are supported throughout their time with us, and online students benefit from the same levels of support as on-campus students.
Our Accessibility and Inclusive Learning team support and advise students with disabilities, health conditions and Specific Learning Differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD). You can access their support as soon as you have accepted your place, and can find their contact details and more information on the Accessibility and Inclusion study hub.
While you're studying, your Tutor will offer regular feedback on your work and be your first point of contact for any academic queries. You'll also have continual access to technical support, and a Student Advisor who'll be there to answer any general questions you have, help you to access academic and wellbeing support services (like our employability service, RealWORKS) and guide you through your student journey.
Falmouth’s online degrees are validated and awarded in exactly the same way as those taught on campus, and online students graduate in the same in-person ceremonies as on-campus students. Your degree certificate will not say “online”.
The difference with our online degrees is that they are designed from the outset to be taught online, by an award-winning team of Learning Designers. Advanced research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.
You have the option to apply via UCAS or directly with us, depending on the course you choose and your level of education or professional experience. Find out the best way for you to apply for your chosen online degree.