Welcome to Falmouth University

A place to pioneer
We will shortly be welcoming our next cohort of students, and here at Falmouth there's so much to look forward to. We’re not just responding to the world around us; we're shaping it.
With over a century of art school heritage behind us, our students are pushing forward, fusing the magic of creativity with the power of technology to imagine, innovate and evolve.

Studio Kiln: the Falmouth alumni refreshing Vinted’s global identity
20 August 2025
Nathan Smith and Charlie Hocking are the creative minds behind Studio Kiln, a design studio in Penry...

Creative Advertising alumni awarded Most Promising Creative Team 2025
19 August 2025
When Caitlin Chakraborty and Indi Morland became friends while studying Falmouth’s Creative Advert...

Fine Art graduate sells student work to boutique hotel in Bath
14 August 2025
Ava Graham-Ryder graduated with a Fine Art BA(Hons) from Falmouth this summer and has already sold t...

Finding your voice on Falmouth’s online film and TV course
13 August 2025
For many writers, the dream of completing a full-length screenplay is often pushed aside by the dema...

Animation students collaborate with three influential UK charities
13 August 2025
Falmouth University is an institution that nurtures creative talent by giving its students hands-on ...

Pawlet Brookes MBE on visibility, resilience and why she calls Cornwall home
13 August 2025
At this year’s graduation ceremonies, Falmouth University was proud to welcome artistic director, ...

From Falmouth to the Royal Academy: graduate Eska Marsh on a decade of artistry
12 August 2025
Eska Marsh’s monochromatic prints stop you in your tracks; brimming with quiet energy, her folk-in...

Game Art lecturer on his time in the industry and the future of games
11 August 2025
With a career that spans iconic titles like Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and GoldenEye 007, Associ...

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...

Falmouth University achieves University Mental Health Charter Award
06 August 2025
Falmouth University is delighted to be the first and only specialist creative arts institution to ac...

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 Illustration graduate named in 2025 Association of Illustrators Top 10 UK graduates list
01 August 2025
Graduate life has got off to a flying start for illustrator Rosie Dunbar, who has captured the atten...

Falmouth Honorary Graduate is awarded an MBE for his work with Deaf Rave
30 July 2025
Troi Lee is the founder of Deaf Rave, an inspiring organisation that gives the Deaf community a plat...

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...

Photography lecturer showcases work in renowned Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
28 July 2025
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition has been held every year since 1769, marking it as a longstandin...

Falmouth Illustrators make prestigious World Illustration Awards shortlist
23 July 2025
Two members of Falmouth’s online Illustration master’s community have been shortlisted in this y...

An Indie Games online graduate’s switch from teaching to developer
22 July 2025
After 10 years lecturing in computer games, Adam Harrison made the decision to study Falmouth’s In...
We're a University Mental Health Charter Award holder
We're delighted to be the first and only specialist creative arts institution to achieve the University Mental Health Charter Award from UK mental health charity Student Minds, a national accreditation recognising sector-leading mental health and wellbeing support for students.
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 & Events 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...

Communication, Media & Writing Courses
Master the art of storytelling - whether you’re reporting the news, crafting compelling ad campaig...

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.

Campuses & community

Open Days & Events
Experience Falmouth both in-person and virtually at our on campus and online events.

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...

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...

Alumni
Find out about our global alumni network and how you can become part of it.

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...

Why study at Falmouth
We're empowering next gen creatives to break the mould and push the limits of possibility studying o...
Experience Falmouth
Explore our creative community, professional-grade facilities, industry-practicing lecturers and location like no other. Become part of Falmouth University’s creative legacy.

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...