Welcome

 

A place to pioneer

We look forward to welcoming our next cohort of students! 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, collaborate, innovate and evolve.

Why Falmouth University 

Collaboration at Falmouth

Ben Mancini

Product design graduate on designing award-winning modular footwear

30 January 2026

BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design graduate Ben Mancini has been recognised internationally after w...

Product design graduate on designing award-winning modular footwear
bri riley-moore

Online Interior Design graduate wins final year project competition

30 January 2026

BA(Hons) Interior Design (Online) graduate Bri Riley-Moore drew on her professional background in we...

Online Interior Design graduate wins final year project competition
robert doman

Game Development graduate on making retro games and his YouTube following

29 January 2026

From building minigames in LittleBigPlanet as a teenager to releasing homebrew (unofficial hobbyist)...

Game Development graduate on making retro games and his YouTube following
Seaworthy
Seaworthy

MA Professional Writing lecturer signs deal with Picador to publish new book set in Cornwall

28 January 2026

Just a few months after his short story was published in the 2025 edition of Best British Short Stor...

MA Professional Writing lecturer signs deal with Picador to publish new book set in Cornwall
jess bradshaw

Why I returned to study an Indie Game Development master’s while teaching

27 January 2026

After years working across games and education, Jess Bradshaw chose to return to study with a clear ...

Why I returned to study an Indie Game Development master’s while teaching
Dorcas
Dorcas

Online Illustration alumna on finding purpose through creativity

23 January 2026

For Dorcas Tang, studying Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) course from Singapore offered ...

Online Illustration alumna on finding purpose through creativity
Rock Pool
Rock Pool

Film & Television alumni win at the Wildscreen Panda Awards

23 January 2026

“Winning at the Wildscreen Panda Awards was honestly a dream come true,” says Adam Radage, a gra...

Film & Television alumni win at the Wildscreen Panda Awards
beyondextent

Game Art graduate reaches finals in international team challenges

20 January 2026

BA(Hons) Game Art and MA Game Art graduate Eden Gates has reached the finals of two team-based game ...

Game Art graduate reaches finals in international team challenges
Sam Sherring
Sam Sherring

“Every day I am grateful this is my job”: film alumnus on creating visuals for outdoor lifestyle brands

20 January 2026

Sam Sherring’s career as a freelance filmmaker and photographer has led him towards filming conten...

“Every day I am grateful this is my job”: film alumnus on creating visuals for outdoor lifestyle brands
Tracy's Header
Tracy's Header

Online Fine Art alumna makes this year’s John Ruskin Prize shortlist after career pivot

15 January 2026

After 15 successful years of working as a marketing director, Tracy McBride decided to switch career...

Online Fine Art alumna makes this year’s John Ruskin Prize shortlist after career pivot
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Credit: William Bunce

Still life photographer on fusing creativity with technical excellence

13 January 2026

Since graduating from Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Photography degree in 2010, William Bunce has forged a s...

Still life photographer on fusing creativity with technical excellence
William Arnold and team
William Arnold and team

Photography lecturer creates short film with sustainable perfume brand Ffern

06 January 2026

‘Sold out for six years in a row’ is the tagline for the organic, seasonal perfume Ffern, a bran...

Photography lecturer creates short film with sustainable perfume brand Ffern
Kernow King

Falmouth students and lecturers collaborate with Hall for Cornwall to bring Christmas panto to life

17 December 2025

From the dress and accessories worn by the Dame in the show’s finale, to the visual effects disp...

Falmouth students and lecturers collaborate with Hall for Cornwall to bring Christmas panto to life
a&P

Falmouth University and commercial shipbuilder A&P launch partnership to develop skills

17 December 2025

Falmouth University and APCL A&P Falmouth have come together to launch a new diploma, which will hel...

Falmouth University and commercial shipbuilder A&P launch partnership to develop skills
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Our year in stories: 2025

15 December 2025

From international award wins to big funding grants, album releases to television debuts - and ...

Our year in stories: 2025
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Anya Wilding Scotland crop

Image: Anya Wilding

How Falmouth graduate Anya Wilding built a multi-disciplined creative career

10 December 2025

Anya Wilding discusses her career as a freelance artist, photography and maker.

How Falmouth graduate Anya Wilding built a multi-disciplined creative career
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Narantsetseg Khuyagaahas 1

Fashion Photography alumna awarded grant by PhotoVogue

09 December 2025

2024 BA(Hons) Fashion Photography alumna Narantsetseg Khuyagaahas been awarded the Rising Voice Gran...

Fashion Photography alumna awarded grant by PhotoVogue
be good

Be Good launches new identity and website

05 December 2025

Be Good, Falmouth University’s staff-led and student-driven creative agency, has launched a new we...

Be Good launches new identity and website
Tom Waller
Tom Waller

Television alumnus wins honorary award at Activists Without Borders Film Festival

05 December 2025

Since gaining his BA(Hons) Television & Film Production, Tom Waller has forged a career in filming, ...

Television alumnus wins honorary award at Activists Without Borders Film Festival
Charlotte Cree
Charlotte Cree

Illustration alumna receives Cornwall Heroes Award for creative work with mental health charities

05 December 2025

“Falmouth became a foundation for the career I am now building for myself,” says Charlotte Cree,...

Illustration alumna receives Cornwall Heroes Award for creative work with mental health charities

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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.

Find out more

 


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Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses and get a taste of life in Falmouth and our facilities, by viewing our prospectus online or by ordering a printed copy.

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Open Days and visiting us

Visit us in person or online to explore our creative community. Experience Falmouth at one of our Open Days or Campus Tours, attend an Online Event or dive into our 360° experiences.

Experience Falmouth

Application support

Information to help you at every stage of your university application journey.

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Graphic Design studio with male student

Preparing for Your Interview

Interviews are your chance to connect with our academic team, talk about your work and get supportiv...

Preparing for Your Interview
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Portfolio Advice

What is a university portfolio and how do you make one? Read our guide.

Portfolio Advice
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Library facilities

Application Toolkit

Our Application Toolkit holds lots of advice and information about applying to Falmouth University. ...

Application Toolkit
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Students walking in Glasney Student Village

Accommodation

Explore all our on and off-campus accommodation options and discover modern, well-equipped spaces de...

Accommodation
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Student Voices

Get the inside scoop from our student community. Read the latest student articles on Student Voice. ...

Student Voices
Ask our Community
Ask our Community

Ask Our Community

Our students and staff are here to tell you all about life at Falmouth. From settling in and studyin...

Ask Our Community

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.

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Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. ...

Falmouth Campus
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Two students walking on Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...

Penryn Campus
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Student Life

Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. From exploring the coastline, seek...

Student Life
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Green screen facility

Facilities

Explore our industry-standard facilities; from high-end photography studios to a purpose-built perfo...

Facilities
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Open Days & Events

Experience Falmouth both in-person and virtually at our on campus and online events.

Open Days & Events
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Meadow of gold

Sustainability at Falmouth

As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...

Sustainability at Falmouth
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RKE

Research & Knowledge Exchange

By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...

Research & Knowledge Exchange
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Academy for Innovation & Research

Working with Business

Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...

Working with Business
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About Us

Championing creativity as a force for innovation: Falmouth University aims to broaden people’s ide...

About Us
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Be proud of who you are

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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Falmouth view from water

Economic Impact Report

We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...

Economic Impact Report