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Explore our undergraduate courses
Games Courses
Games are transforming how we experience the world and are driving new technologies. Be part of the ...
Art Courses
Work on live projects, get access to our industry connections and live in a creatively invigorating ...
Animation, Film & Television Courses
Take advantage of our top connections, gain real experience of working with industry professionals a...
Fashion & Textiles Courses
Join the next generation of creative image-makers, designers and thinkers, and make top industry con...
Design, Architecture & Interiors Courses
Gain hands-on experience of building real architectural projects and designing interior spaces. ...
Business & Marketing Courses
At Falmouth University we do business differently; it’s where creativity meets commerce, and innov...
Computing Courses
Whether you want to mine data, programme robots or build the next big thing in gaming, find your cou...
English, Journalism & Writing Courses
Network with visiting writers and journalists, work on live projects and make the most of placement ...
Events & Tourism Courses
Kick-start a career in the rapidly growing festival and events scene, in one of the UK’s favourite...
Performance, Theatre & Music Courses
Be part of the next generation of performance artists, theatre-makers, production managers and music...
Photography Courses
Become part of our acclaimed Institute of Photography and access some of Europe's finest student pho...
Undergraduate Online Study
Study an online undergraduate degree when and where it suits you.
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About Us
Championing creativity as a force for innovation: Falmouth University aims to broaden people’s ide...
Undergraduate Study
Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...
Postgraduate Study
Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...
Online Study
Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.
Research & Knowledge Exchange
By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...
Working with Business
Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...
Campuses & community
Falmouth Campus
Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. ...
Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...
Open Days & Events
Experience Falmouth both in-person and virtually at our on campus and online events.
Why you should study at Falmouth
We're empowering next gen creatives to break the mould and push the limits of possibility studying o...
Departments
At Falmouth, our nine academic departments work together to tackle real-world briefs and challenges....
Sustainability at Falmouth
As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...
Economic Impact Report
We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...
Latest news & research
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Since starting his undergraduate degree at Falmouth in 2019, and through to completing his online In...
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Students win four Creative Conscience awards
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Four student projects have scooped award wins in this year's Creative Conscience awards
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Creative Events Management BA student LJ Downs-Ahearn has completed a summer placement at local comm...
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...
Cornwall Angel Network launches, with a new home at Falmouth University
03 October 2024
Cornish businesses looking to grow have a new source of potential investment with the launch of the ...
Julie Felix MBE: My Glorious Failures
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Internationally renowned ballerina, Honorary Fellow and MBE Julie Felix spoke with us about her trai...
Lecturer’s photos on the Great Lego Spill featured in The New York Times
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Marine and Natural History Photography BA lecturer Guy Martin has had his images featured in one of ...
The Severed Sun set for world premiere at Fantastic Fest
19 September 2024
The Severed Sun, the debut feature film from director and Falmouth University lecturer, Dean Puckett...
Consortium secures £1.04m funding to explore AI-driven storytelling for TV & film industries
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A new consortium plans to create an Artificial Intelligence prototype and publish new research into ...