Why you should study at Falmouth

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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.

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ArtsCentre Mixing Bowl CROP Summer 2024

Tue 14 May 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Mixing Bowl Theatre: Apartment Twenty Something

In-person

Change is coming… 3 Flatmates living in Apartment 20-something are facing precarious times. Join ...

Mixing Bowl Theatre: Apartment Twenty Something
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ArtsCentre Coalition of Chaos Summer 2024

Tue 14 May 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

3-in-1

In-person

A triple bill featuring The Coalition of Chaos; Bethany MacDowall and Lauren Burchell

3-in-1
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Beach group students talking

Wed 15 May 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Budgeting as an international student: Advice Session

Online

In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...

Budgeting as an international student: Advice Session
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Wed 15 May 2024

17:30 - 18:30

Parents & Carers: Starting University Webinar

Online

If your young person is starting university in September, then this session is a great way to find o...

Parents & Carers: Starting University Webinar
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Business entrepreneurship - Gemma Wearing

Wed 15 May 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass

Online

Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
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ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Company VIVIDA

In-person

This work explores the reality and illusion of dreams and dissociation and invites the audience into...

Company VIVIDA
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ArtsCentre Company Gamma Summer 2023

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30

Company Gamma

In-person

A display of the three dimensions of self: mind, body and soul, come to life in an experiential perf...

Company Gamma
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ArtsCentre Company Muse Summer 2024

Thu 16 May 2024

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

Company Muse

In-person

Inspired by the Greek muses, figures who bestowed humanity with creativity, we are exploring the int...

Company Muse
CBS Year in Review

Fri 17 May 2024

10:00

A Year in Review – Business Conference and Exhibition | ‘Building Resilience’

In-person

Cornwall Business School, Falmouth University is delighted to invite you to A Year in Review – Bus...

A Year in Review – Business Conference and Exhibition | ‘Building Resilience’
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ArtsCentre Company Ran Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Company RÉN

In-person

人 (RÉN) means “people” in Mandarin. Company RÉN delves into an open journey to find the auth...

Company RÉN
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ArtsCentre Company Move Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30

COMPANY NOVA

In-person

An energetic and engaging piece, Company Nova explores the physical, emotional and metaphorical idea...

COMPANY NOVA
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ArtsCentre Anaar and Echo Summer 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

Company Anaar and Company Echo

In-person

Company Anaar explores the dynamics of heritage, love, and new connections. An author, Poppy, writes...

Company Anaar and Company Echo
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ArtsCentre Site Specific Show Cropped Summer 2024

Sat 18 May 2024

Arrival at 10:45, performance starts at 11:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific Dance Trail 2024

In-person

Come along to see the Site-Specific performance and Dance Trail that the young people from our Wedne...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific Dance Trail 2024
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Business student looking at graphs

Tue 21 May 2024

10:00 - 11:00

MSc International Business Management Masterclass

Online

In this MSc International Business Management Masterclass, Dr Greg Borne will explore: The role of I...

MSc International Business Management Masterclass
Expo

Wed 22 May 2024

The Games Expo opens on 22 May and ends on 25 May. The Expo will be open to the public from 24-25 May from 10:00 - 16:00

The Games Expo 2024

In-person

The Games Expo will feature industry speakers, talks and – most importantly – real, playable gam...

The Games Expo 2024
Launchpad postgraduate group brainstorm

Wed 22 May 2024

17:30 - 18:30

Preparing for University as a Mature Student (Q&A)

Online

An opportunity to chat to current mature students at Falmouth University

Preparing for University as a Mature Student (Q&A)
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International students chatting in a group

Thu 23 May 2024

11:00 - 12:00

Visas and Fees for international students

Online

In this session we will remind you about the visa process in general and give you general guidance.

Visas and Fees for international students
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artsCentre FTI Shows Summer 2024

Fri 24 May 2024

Shows at 13:30 & 18:00

Falmouth University Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows

In-person

Join us at Penryn Campus for our 2024 Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows celebrating the c...

Falmouth University Fashion and Sportswear Design Graduate Shows
Falmouth Showcase

Sat 25 May 2024

25 May - 01 June 2024. Full programme below.

Falmouth Showcase: 2024

In-person

Join us as on campus as we celebrate the hard work, creativity and innovation of our third year stud...

Falmouth Showcase: 2024
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Sat 25 May 2024

Open Day (in-person)

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day (in-person)
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ArtsCentre Tremough Follies 9to5 Summer 2024

Fri 31 May 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Tremough Follies present: 9to5 The Musical

In-person

Tremough Follies are back! This time bringing you the rip-roaring hits from the Queen of Country, Do...

Tremough Follies present: 9to5 The Musical
Community Day 24

Sat 01 Jun 2024

10:00 - 16:00

Community Day 2024

In-person

We’re opening up our Falmouth University Campus at Woodlane for our Community Day: where we fling ...

Community Day 2024
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Employability talk Tommy Hilfiger

Tue 04 Jun 2024

This conference runs from 4 - 6 June.

DeathxDesignxCulture | Conference

In-person

From 4-6 September, the Department of Graphic Design, Falmouth University (UK), and the Death and Cu...

DeathxDesignxCulture | Conference
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Students walking on Falmouth campus

Wed 05 Jun 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Moving to Falmouth Webinar

Online

Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...

Moving to Falmouth Webinar
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ArtsCentre Hertzian AI Conference Summer 2024

Fri 07 Jun 2024

Hertzian Applied AI Summit Workshops

In-person

Engaging in discussions about AI isn't merely about showcasing advancements; it's about actively sha...

Hertzian Applied AI Summit Workshops
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ArtsCentre Deep Listening Film Poster Summer 2024

Fri 07 Jun 2024

Film screening starts at 13:30

Film Screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros' directed by Daniel Weintraub

In-person

Voices on the Edge are excited to share the first Cornwall screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story o...

Film Screening of 'Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros' directed by Daniel Weintraub
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ArtsCentre Kyra Norman All Ears Summer 2024

Fri 07 Jun 2024

Workshop starts at 15:45

All ears: listening as an embodied act

In-person

In collaboration with Kyra Norman and Deep Time Moving, Voices on the Edge are happy to present “A...

All ears: listening as an embodied act
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Tue 11 Jun 2024

12:00 - 13:00

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...

BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A
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Creative Writing online 2024

Tue 11 Jun 2024

12:30 - 13:30

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.

BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Penryn campus students outside exchange

Wed 12 Jun 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Budgeting as an international student: Advice Session

Online

In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...

Budgeting as an international student: Advice Session

Why should you study with us?

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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 ComputingArchitecture 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.

See creativity in everything

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.

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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.

Meet our graduates

Professional-standard facilities

Our on-campus facilities and spaces are carefully designed and developed with professional consultation to ensure that you're more than equipped to succeed in your chosen profession.

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Inspiring environment

Cornwall has been inspiring creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs for centuries.  Today, our on-campus students enjoy the county's rare balance of laid-back surf-side lifestyle and a maverick spirit that's pushing for a better, bolder, more connected future.

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Hear what our students have to say

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

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.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

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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Tove Martens

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...

Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer and Educator Tove Martens
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Battle of the Bands: Student involvement in Falmouth’s music scene

10 May 2024

The Cornish Bank, a creative events space in Falmouth, recently hosted a Battle of the Bands contest...

Battle of the Bands: Student involvement in Falmouth’s music scene
Graphic Design London trip
Graphic Design London trip

Graphic Design and Communication Design students take to the capital 

09 May 2024

Earlier this spring, a group of Graphic Design BA and Communication Design MA students visited Londo...

Graphic Design and Communication Design students take to the capital 
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Alex Fish

Creativity is your business superpower

08 May 2024

Creativity is an essential component for a successful business, yet many creative students are not a...

Creativity is your business superpower
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Wyl Menmuir_Writer in Residence 2017
Wyl Menmuir (image - Dave Muir)

Falmouth Lecturer Wyl Menmuir releases new book: The Heart of the Woods

08 May 2024

From the award-winning author of The Draw of The Sea, a calming collection of essays on the ways we ...

Falmouth Lecturer Wyl Menmuir releases new book: The Heart of the Woods
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Birds Eye Penryn Campus

Why I chose to study Animation at Falmouth

08 May 2024

Choosing which course to study can be a daunting decision. You might find yourself drawn to the worl...

Why I chose to study Animation at Falmouth
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Fashion Photography student taking photo in studio

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography

08 May 2024

I knew very late that I wanted a career in photography, but I didn’t know my options. The idea of ...

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography
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SoFT combat fight filming studio

Why I chose to study Film at Falmouth University

08 May 2024

As a first year Film student, I couldn't think of a better place than Falmouth to study for 3 years....

Why I chose to study Film at Falmouth University
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Game Art student working at computer

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Games Academy

08 May 2024

As an international student, diving into the university admission process in England was like steppi...

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Games Academy
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English & CW - 2023

Why I chose to study English and Creative Writing at Falmouth

08 May 2024

After I finished college, I was really unsure what I wanted to do. I knew that I’d always loved En...

Why I chose to study English and Creative Writing at Falmouth
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Fashion Design 1

Why I Chose to Study Fashion Design at Falmouth University

08 May 2024

When I started looking into my choices after finishing school, I was overwhelmed by all my options. ...

Why I Chose to Study Fashion Design at Falmouth University
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Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season

08 May 2024

In the whirlwind of exam season, stress can become an unwelcome companion for many students. The pre...

Dealing with stress and anxiety surrounding exam and deadline season
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Penryn campus sign

A home away from home… my experience at Falmouth as an international student

08 May 2024

Hey! I am Amrutha, an international student from India currently pursuing my second year as an Anima...

A home away from home… my experience at Falmouth as an international student
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ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Studying at Falmouth University as an international student

07 May 2024

After being here for nine months I have no doubt and I can confidently say that I study in the most ...

Studying at Falmouth University as an international student
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Fox Gardens Palms

Advice For Dealing With Exam Stress

07 May 2024

Here are some of the methods I’ve found help me most, to manage my mental energy and productivity.

Advice For Dealing With Exam Stress
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Pride

A day at Falmouth Pride

07 May 2024

Experience Falmouth Pride through the lens of Ben, a Film BA(Hons) student, as he captures the essen...

A day at Falmouth Pride
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5 Minutes with: Anti-Fashion Photography Disruptor, Donald Christie

03 May 2024

Donald Christie’s iconic photography style was a seminal part of the ‘anti-fashion’ 1990s yout...

5 Minutes with: Anti-Fashion Photography Disruptor, Donald Christie
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Work by Ella Squirrel

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni

02 May 2024

After finishing school, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of my choices for what I could do going f...

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Credit: Lee Stephens

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

I’ve loved growing up in Cornwall. I feel so lucky to have grown up in arguably the most beautiful...

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Overall, I have found that choosing to study at Falmouth has been one of the best choices I could’...

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

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