Postgraduate application form

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Application - postgraduate diploma/masters course (393.27 KB)

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from students with appropriate qualifications, equivalent qualifications, prior learning/experience and a demonstrable interest in their subject. We welcome students of all ages, from all countries, from all backgrounds and cultures, and from all walks of life.

These notes refer to different ‘level' qualifications - eg a ‘level 5' or ‘level 7' qualification and so on. For more information on the National Qualifications Framework, please visit: www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure

Masters Degrees (Level 7 qualification)

The normal entry requirement through the university sector are level 5 or level 6 qualifications which include Honours Degrees, Foundation Degrees and HNDs in a subject relative to that you wish to study at Masters level.

If you have solid professional industry experience rather than academic achievement, this may be acceptable for entry to study at this level on assessment through a process called APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning, which carries a fee of £25). Please contact Admissions for guidance notes on APEL and APL (accreditation of prior learning).

PGCHE (Level 7 qualification)

The entry qualifications for the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma are the same as for the Masters above. In addition, PGCHE applicants have to be involved in at least 3 hours teaching per week at post-16 level. Applicants for the PGCHE are exempt from the ELQ ruling regarding fees.

Enquiries about all our postgraduate courses should be addressed to:

Email: admissions@falmouth.ac.uk
Telephone: 01326 213730
Address: Admissions, University College Falmouth, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH, UK

How to apply

Applications for taught postgraduate courses (MA) should be made direct to Admissions using the contact details above.

Applications for Research degrees (MPhil/PhD) should be made direct to Admissions using the contact details above.

If you're an EU student from outside the UK wishing to study a course through distance learning, please contact Admissions as there may be funding implications that you need to be aware of.

If you wish to study for a qualification that is equal to or lower than a qualification you already hold (the ELQ rule), please contact Admissions as there may be funding implications that you need to be aware of.

We're also committed to widening access to our courses, as well as higher education in general, and are engaged in a number of outreach programmes to help achieve this. Applications for all postgraduate courses, including MPhil/PhD Research, can be submitted at any time - but you're advised to apply as early as possible as we allocate places as applications are received.

More information about how to apply can be found here.

Creative Enterprise Cornwall

Put your skills to use in Cornwall's dynamic business environment on a paid placement project

Creative Enterprise Cornwall is a project offering financial support to postgraduate students who live in Cornwall during their studies. It is run by University College Falmouth and part-funded by the European Social Fund. The aim of the project is to promote graduate opportunities within Cornwall - develop new business skills if you are changing your career, or use the opportunity to strengthen the skills you already have. A maximum of £1000 is available.

The placement project must meet the following criteria:

• It must take place in Cornwall or benefit a Cornish company
• It must meet your course objectives (Course Leader must agree to the placement)
• Must be a minimum of 40 hours in duration (maximum 120 hours) and be confirmed by the company

For more information about the project, please contact the Placement Office in the Annexe at Tremough:

Tel: 01326 254200 or 01326 255984
Email: placementteam@falmouth.ac.uk