About Us
About Falmouth University
Creative. Connected. Courageous.
With more than 120 years' experience, professional facilities, teaching excellence, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. At Falmouth University, we’re re-thinking the shape of higher education and delivering impactful research and knowledge exchange.
Creative
One of the most valuable commodities in the future economy, our focus on creativity means students, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators shape the world with out-of-the-box thinking.
Connected
With industry links spanning the globe, we're a hub not just of creative innovation, but a place that celebrates and supports collaboration and transdisciplinary work with real reach.
Courageous
We're committed to pushing the limits of traditional boundaries and disciplines, meaning we’re working boldly, differently and disruptively to bring about new ideas, new ways of thinking and doing.
Doing it for real
Our industry connections, professional facilities, in-house agencies and challenge-led approach to teaching mean our students are doing it for real from day one.
We’re proud to work with some of the finest minds in their respective fields, and our students get to work with them too. Whether it’s paid opportunities through our Employability Service, an international placement or our programme of guest lecturers, we empower our students to carve out successful, entrepreneurial careers by giving them a head start in industry.
We know that in today’s workplace it’s important to be flexible. So in addition to our on-campus portfolio of degrees, we also offer online undergraduate and postgraduate courses that can be completed anywhere in the world and fitted around a career or other responsibilities.
Journalism graduate builds award-winning podcast career
29 June 2026
Since graduating from Falmouth, journalism graduate Chris Jones has worked across US politics, podca...
Award-winning Illustration alumnus on working as a Senior Designer at The Economist
29 June 2026
Soon after graduating from Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Illustration course in 2019, Jake Hawkins secured a...
Games Academy graduate on building a career in game storytelling
23 June 2026
Aymie Martin’s games career has taken her from production to narrative, working across military si...
Editorial Photography student on industry praise and shooting at Wimbledon
23 June 2026
Each spring, the next generation of visual storytellers steps forward, as final-year students studyi...
Creative Advertising alumna on her varied career as creative director and children’s author
28 May 2026
Having seen her debut novel shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2023, MA Crea...
Game Development graduate on working on the new Forza Horizons 6
27 May 2026
Hot off the heels of graduating from BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, graduate Jack Mulford joined...
Visual Effects graduate celebrated with Academy Award
15 May 2026
BA(Hons) Digital Animation & Visual Effects graduate Josh Bainbridge has received a Scientific and T...
Post Production & Visual Effects alumnus recognised as one of Cornwall’s 30 under 30
14 May 2026
Since completing his BA(Hons) Post Production & Visual Effects course at Falmouth, Winston Tjia has ...
Creative Events Management graduate on building a career in accessibility
08 May 2026
Less than two years after graduating from the BA(Hons) Creative Events Management course, Freya Pret...
Games Academy graduates help deliver BAFTA-winning Atomfall
08 May 2026
Three graduates from Falmouth University’s Games Academy have helped create the action survival ga...
MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social
30 April 2026
After becoming a creative duo while studying on Falmouth’s MA Creative Advertising course, Nicola ...
Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief
29 April 2026
Students on Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Creative Advertising and BA(Hons) Marketing Communications courses...
Collaborating beyond boundaries
We believe collaboration is the catalyst for innovation and cultivating successful careers. That’s why we place an emphasis on working with peers, across disciplines and often hand-in-hand with industry partners.
Whether it’s alumni sharing professional opportunities with students, online learners connecting with the on-campus community or distinct disciplines colliding to create the unimaginable, tapping into our eclectic global community keeps us pushing beyond the realms of possibility.
We’re also committed to being an anchor institution in Cornwall and driving the growth of the regional economy. That means ensuring we’re working closely and strategically with Cornwall Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership and other local partners and industry. Visit our Working with Business page to find out how we're connecting with business and fuelling Cornwall's economy.
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 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...
Economic Impact Report
We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...
Strategy