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.
Photography student snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
29 November 2024
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA student Benj Gilbert has been putting his camera skills to ex...
Falmouth alumni selected for the South West Graduate Photography Prize
08 November 2024
Four graduates from Falmouth's Institute of Photography have been selected to present their projec...
DEATH x DESIGN x CULTURE: Falmouth hosts conference exploring design’s role in death
30 October 2024
2024 welcomed the inaugural DEATHxDESIGNxCULTURE conference to Falmouth.
Dr Kingsley Marshall’s top horror films of the year, and of all time
29 October 2024
The Head of the School of Film & Television talks through his top horror picks for your viewing plea...
Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books
25 October 2024
Since completing her MA in Professional Writing at Falmouth University in 2015, Judy Leigh has achie...
‘Queen of Crime’ Val McDermid shares the secrets of her writing success with Falmouth students
25 October 2024
Celebrated crime writer Val McDermid gave students studying writing and journalism courses a glimpse...
Three scary releases from the Games Academy this Halloween
24 October 2024
At Falmouth, Halloween isn’t just about scary movies and pumpkin carving; it’s also about sampli...
A year as Gina Goodman: Lecturer adds more awards to collection
24 October 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA lecturer Gina Goodman has followed up a stellar 2023 with a ...
Dr Kingsley Marshall on what makes a good horror movie
22 October 2024
I’ve always been drawn to horror; the 1970s ‘Giallo’ movies from the Italian director Dario Ar...
"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate
21 October 2024
Since starting his undergraduate degree at Falmouth in 2019, and through to completing his online In...
Falmouth Graduate Illustrates Stunning Children's Encyclopaedia, Amazing Asia
18 October 2024
Illustration BA graduate Jason Lyon has co-produced a beautifully crafted children’s encyclopaedia...
Graduate's seaweed plastic documentary wins recognition at international film festival
15 October 2024
Television & Film Production BA(Hons) graduate Olaf Lawrence’s documentary about seaweed plastics ...
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 you should 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