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.

Falmouth fashion graduate lands role at BBC Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant’s clothing brand
08 August 2025
After nurturing essential skills needed to excel within a fashion role, such as perseverance, curios...

Comedy Writing alumni take sketches to Edinburgh Fringe
08 August 2025
Five Falmouth Comedy Writing MA (Online) alumni are heading to Edinburgh Fringe after their comedy s...

Grieving the Living: Music alumna Anna Roscoe releases debut EP
05 August 2025
For Music BA(Hons) alumna Anna Roscoe, songwriting has always been an essential way to process emoti...

Falmouth alumnus illustrates six book fantasy series
29 July 2025
Misha Chernov has illustrated the cover art, map design, and internal artwork for a six book fantasy...

George MacKay and Callum Turner on the set of Rose of Nevada. © Ian Kingsnorth
Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada to premiere at the Venice Biennale
29 July 2025
'Rose of Nevada' will make its world premiere at the Venice Biennale, screening in the Orizzonti (Ho...

Film & TV course leader on shooting his documentary in Laos
29 July 2025
Armed with a smartphone, gimbal and radio mics, MA Film & Television (Online) course leader Jem Mack...

Meet the Creative Advertising graduate who won a D&AD Portfolio Award
22 July 2025
July has been a big month for Rosie Whyte; she’s graduated with a Creative Advertising BA(Hons) fr...

Falmouth Writing alumna shares insight into self-run magazine
16 July 2025
Halle Merrick is currently finishing the first year of her PhD after completing both a Creative Writ...

Students learn from top journalists in London masterclasses
15 July 2025
Falmouth University has partnered with the John Schofield Trust for the second year to give two of i...

Game Art graduate brings private jet interiors to life in VR
10 July 2025
After developing core creative and technical skills on Falmouth’s BA and MA Game Art courses, from...

Professional Writing alumni’s debut novel shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Prize
02 July 2025
Describing his time at Falmouth as “exceptional” and “deeply insightful”, Professional Writi...

Meet the online Film & TV student building inclusive crews through Facebook
27 June 2025
When Film & Television MA (Online) student Hassan Robleh set out to make his latest short film, Unbr...
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