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Get all the information you need to prepare for your interview.

All our interviews this year are being held online. You can find out what you need to do and how to prepare by selecting the course(s) you've applied for below.

Additional application support during the pandemic

We understand that the pandemic might mean you don't have access to all your previous work or the facilities you usually would have. This may mean it's more challenging for you to prepare for your interview, particularly if you've been asked to create a portfolio or record a performance.

 

We don't want you to worry about this so we've provided some helpful advice to support you below, such as answers to questions like: how to reschedule your interview date, what online platform you need to use for your interview and what to do if you don't have access to work for your portfolio or your normal performance space for recordings.

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    • Acting BA(Hons)
    • Animation BA(Hons)
    • Architecture BA(Hons)
    • Architectural Design & Technology BSc(Hons)
    • Business & Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)
    • Business & Entrepreneurship BSc(Hons)
    • Business & Management BSc(Hons)
    • Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
    • Computing for Games BSc(Hons)
    • Computer Science BSc(Hons)
    • Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons)
    • Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
    • Creative Events Management BA(Hons)
    • Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)
    • Creative Virtual Reality BA(Hons)
    • Creative Writing BA(Hons)
    • Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
    • Dance & Choreography BA(Hons)
    • Drawing BA(Hons)
    • English and Creative Writing BA(Hons)
    • Fashion Design BA(Hons)
    • Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)
    • Fashion Photography BA(Hons)
    • Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons)
    • Film BA(Hons)
    • Fine Art BA(Hons)
    • Game Animation BA(Hons)
    • Game Art BA(Hons)
    • Game Development BA(Hons)
    • Graphic Design BA(Hons)
    • Illustration BA(Hons)
    • Immersive Computing BSc(Hons)
    • Interior Design BA(Hons)
    • Journalism and Creative Writing BA(Hons)
    • Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)
    • Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
    • Music BA(Hons)
    • Musical Theatre BA(Hons)
    • Photography BA(Hons)
    • Popular Music BA(Hons)
    • Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)
    • Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)
    • Robotics BSc(Hons)
    • Sportswear Design BA(Hons)
    • Sustainable Festival Management BA(Hons)
    • Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)
    • Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)
    • Technical Theatre Arts BA(Hons)
    • Television BA(Hons)
    • Textile Design BA(Hons)
    • Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)
    • Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)
    • Web Development BSc(Hons)
    Acting BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us your online audition. Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your audition.

    Please memorise and perform two contrasting monologues of your choice. The monologues must be no longer than 2 minutes each in length. Please upload video footage of your prepared monologues to Vimeo or YouTube and submit the link through the Applicant Portal

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Acting at Falmouth?
    2. Which actors/directors/companies have influenced you and why?
    3. What acting methods have you used to help you prepare your audition pieces?
    4. What questions do you have about how Acting is taught at Falmouth?

    Remember, the interview is your chance to find out all you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you, so please be prepared to ask as many questions as you need to. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Acting course page and the AMATA website

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be invited to have an online 20 minute discussion with one of the academic staff. The purpose of this discussion is to discuss your motivation for selecting the course, to ensure that you have a full understanding of this innovative course and to answer any questions you may have.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria: 

    Criteria to be assessed 

    - Voice: your approach to vocalising text; variation; tone; response to the material

    - Movement: physical engagement

    - Poise: presence, liveliness, responsiveness

    - Interaction

    - Independent thinking

    Evidenced by

    - Workshop and monologues or online footage of monologues

    - Workshop and monologues or online footage of monologues and interview

    - Interview conversation

    - Group-work in workshop and/or interview conversation

    - UCAS personal statement

    Animation BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio 

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Your portfolio is the showcase of who you are. We would love to see your most recent creative work.

    Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Animation course website this will give you information about the course you are applying for which will help you prepare.

    You'll be expected to talk about the work in your portfolio, so prepare to discuss the content. You should also think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Animation?

    - What sort of animation do you admire?

    - What motivates you and what career do you aspire to?

    - What knowledge of the industry do you have?

    - What has made you consider studying at Falmouth?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will need to log in to the meeting at 1pm where you will receive an introduction to the course of BA(Hons) Animation in the School of Film & Television at Falmouth from a member of the course team, followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the course or the interview. This will finish around 2pm.

    This will be followed with a 20 minute interview where you have the opportunity to ask questions about the course and Falmouth University.

    Your interview will be with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You also have the opportunity to ask any questions and chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Ability to present creative thoughts and responses through a range of media and to articulate the thought processes that lead to the final outcome.

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    sketchbooks / journals

    Ability to articulate a desire and decision to undertake a sustained period of study at HE level.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Knowledge of the specifics of your chosen course, such as an understanding of how the course is delivered and why this led you to apply to Falmouth.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Demonstrate areas of self-motivation, hard-working, resilience and a dedicated team player.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Architecture BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We would recommend that you read over your personal statement and familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Architecture course page

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies that relates to Architecture?

    - What do you do outside of your academic studies that relates to architecture?

    - What work have you seen recently that inspires you?

    - Why does architecture interest you?

    - Why did you choose the particular topics and themes in your portfolio?

    - How did you choose the selected materials and/or processes?

    - Why does your porfolio look the way it does (visual language and spatial thinking decisions)?

    Your interview also gives you the chance to ask questions about the course and studying at Falmouth, so have a think about some potential questions to ask.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Entry requirements

    BA(Hons) Architecture requires a minimum of Grade 4 (or C) in GCSE Mathematics, or an equivalent level qualification.
     
    A typical offer will be between 120 and 136 UCAS points for entry to undergraduate courses, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. We will also consider equivalent level qualifications from around the world or current, relevant experience.

    • Qualifications & predicted grades and/or Experience

    Drawing Abilities: Observational

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Drawing Abilities: Developmental

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Critical understanding, contextual awareness in Drawing and the visual arts

    • Personal statement
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Notebooks
    • Interview conversation

    Communication skills

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Interview conversation
    Architectural Design & Technology BSc(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio or pitch. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We would recommend that you read over your personal statement and familiarise yourself with the information on the Architectural Design & Technology BSc(Hons) course page

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies that relates to architecture, technology or design?

    - What do you do outside of your academic studies that relates to architecture, technology or design?

    - What work have you seen recently that inspires you?

    - Why does architecture, technology or design interest you?

    - Why did you choose the particular topics and themes in your portfolio?

    - How did you choose the selected materials and/or processes?

    - Why does your porfolio look the way it does (visual language and spatial thinking decisions)?

    Your interview also gives you the chance to ask questions about the course and studying at Falmouth, so have a think about some potential questions to ask.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Entry requirements

    BSc(Hons) Architecture, Design & Technology requires a minimum of Grade 4 (or C) in GCSE Mathematics, or an equivalent level qualification.
     
    A typical offer will be between 120 and 136 UCAS points for entry to undergraduate courses, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. We will also consider equivalent level qualifications from around the world or current, relevant experience.

    • Qualifications & predicted grades and/or Experience

    Drawing Abilities: Observational

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Drawing Abilities: Developmental

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Critical understanding, contextual awareness in Drawing and the visual arts

    • Personal statement
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Notebooks
    • Interview conversation

    Communication skills

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Interview conversation
    Business & Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on BSc(Hons) Business & Digital Marketing and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving the worlds of business and digital marketing. 

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into business and digital marketing

    - Describe any business or marketing experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information)

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course, business and digital marketing

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

    - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your application

    Business & Entrepreneurship BSc(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BSc(Hons) Business & Entrepreneurship page and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving the worlds of business and entrepreneurship.

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into business and entrepreneurship

    - Describe any business and/or entrepreneurial experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course, business and entrepreneurship

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

    - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your application

    Business & Management BSc(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on BSc(Hons) Business & Management and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving the worlds of business and management.

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into business management

    - Describe any business management experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course, business and management

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

    - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your applicatio

    Commercial Photography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Commercial Photography BA (Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why do you want to study photography at Falmouth?
    - Who do you think are the most interesting photographers?
    - What exhibitions have you seen and what did you think about them?
    - What campaigns have you seen recently that have had a big impact on you?

    You may be asked to pick out your favourite image from your portfolio and to discuss why you like it.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Creativity

    • Visual awareness

    • Exploring ideas through photography and other media

    • Technical awareness

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Journals

    Notebooks

    Any work in progress that might include other media, drawing etc.

    • Communication skills

    • Evidence of research and writing skills

    Your personal statement

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Workbooks Journals

    Notebooks

    • Engagement with photography

    • Awareness of practitioners

    • Interest in any contemporary trends or histories of photography 

    Your personal statement

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Workbooks

    Notebooks

    Journals

    • Knowledge of photographic genres and the professional photographic world, through reading and/or attending exhibitions

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    • Potential, interest, aspiration and commitment to study a broad Photography degree at higher education level

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Computing for Games BSc(Hons)

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don’t need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you’d like us to know about, then we’d love to see your work. Don’t bring any materials to the interview. Instead, make materials available to us online. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide one video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside one source code excerpt from that artefact.

    The best candidates will showcase digital projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don’t have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During the interview, we’ll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is

    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT

    - Describe the potential career trajectories of computing professionals    

    - Tell us about your level of comfort with mathematics

    - Draw our attention to ways you have exercised your computational thinking skills

    - Optionally, present a video and/or source code repository of your work

    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner  

    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving 

    - Reflect upon how you have collaborated effectively with other people to achieve a shared goal 

    It’s important that you understand that the interview isn’t a traditional ‘interview’ as such, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion in which you can determine whether computing is the ‘right fit’ for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game.

    You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?

    - Evidenced by qualifications, predicted grades

    To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?

    - Evidenced by personal statement, reference, school/college achievements, and optional review of work (e.g. demo, video, source code) at interview

    Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Computer Science BSc(Hons)

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don’t need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you’d like us to know about, then we’d love to see your work. Don’t bring any materials to the interview. Instead, make materials available to us online. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide one video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside one source code excerpt from that artefact.

    The best candidates will showcase digital projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don’t have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During the interview, we’ll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is

    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT

    - Describe the potential career trajectories of computing professionals    

    - Tell us about your level of comfort with mathematics

    - Draw our attention to ways you have exercised your computational thinking skills

    - Optionally, present a video and/or source code repository of your work

    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner  

    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving 

    - Reflect upon how you have collaborated effectively with other people to achieve a shared goal 

    It’s important that you understand that the interview isn’t a traditional ‘interview’ as such, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion in which you can determine whether computing is the ‘right fit’ for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game.

    You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?

    - Evidenced by qualifications, predicted grades

    To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?

    - Evidenced by task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?

    - Evidenced by personal statement, reference, school/college achievements, and optional review of work (e.g. demo, video, source code) at interview

    Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal  

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Costume Design at Falmouth?
    - What aspect of costume design really engages you?
    - What is your favourite film and why?
    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?
    - Which artists, designers or practitioners have you found relevant to your own practice?
    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies?

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to drawing and developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for costume design.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    We would like to see how you:

    - Demonstrate a range of creative outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work.

    - Demonstrate costume ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking and practical skills.

    - Demonstrate effective design communication skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to draw.

    - Investigate visually through drawing, mark-making, composition, colour, form etc.

    - Think critically and imaginatively and demonstrate ideas development.

    - Knowledge of costume design practitioners, other artists/designers and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work.

    - Talk with interest and engagement about your work and other people's, and assess its strengths and weaknesses.

    Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio.

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio or a pitch. Upload your portfolio or pitch online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Reflect on and think about how your online portfolio or response to the Falmouth Challenge relates to your interest in studying Creative Advertising. Bring any notes, if you like, to help you along.

    We would also like to hear from you details of any school/college project or work experience that you might have done before, what you learnt or any relevant skills you feel you have picked up. This is also a chance for you to elaborate on details you might have mentioned in your personal statement.

    The interview is very much a two-way street. So we expect you may have questions for us about the course. 

    We recommend you consider any further questions you may have and familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Creative Advertising course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by

    Research and problem solving - awareness of and enthusiasm for advertising and marketing. Passion for ideas.

    • Interview conversation
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Communication and presentation skills - being able to convey ideas clearly, visually and/or verbally.

    • Interview conversation
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Entry requirements

    • Qualifications and/or experience
    • Personal statement
    • Reference

    Collaborative skills - willingness and desire to share ideas and work collaboratively with a partner. Relevant extra-curricular activities or related work experience.

    • Interview conversation
    • Reference

    Creative Content – insightful responses to Falmouth Challenges.

    • Interview conversation
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Creative Events Management BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?


    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Creative Events Management course page and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving events.

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into events management

    - Describe any events management experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work 

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course and events

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

     - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    - We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your application.

    Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you will need to send us two examples of your music or creative practice. This can be in the form of a recording, score, a video or a piece of creative writing. The examples of your music or creative practice will need to be uploaded to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp or any other open access online service. You will then need to send the link to us via the Applicant Portal

    At Falmouth we really want to get to know you and your music. Whether you're a performer, songwriter, DJ, sound artist, producer or composer, we want to see you at your best, and welcome materials of any style.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please be prepared to:

    - Talk about the recorded examples of music that you have been asked to prepare
    - Answer general questions about your background, interests and experience

    We would also like you to:

    - Think about what you want to tell us during this discussion
    - Think of any questions you want to ask us

    This is your chance to find out what you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you.

    We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Creative Music Technology page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by

    Musical ability: skills, craft

    Creativity and imagination

    Potential

    Assessment of portfolio

    Musical ability: skills, craft

    Creativity and imagination

    Potential

    Interview conversation

    Verbal articulation

    Engagement with interview questions and discussion

    Ability to discuss portfolio examples and/or other musical examples critically

    Personal statement

    Reference

    Qualifications, predicted grades

    Written articulation

    Music experience

    Musical and contextual knowledge

    Personal statement

    Reference

    Qualifications, predicted grades

    Sustained engagement, motivation and creative potential

    Holistic evidence from application form, two examples of music or creative practice,written statement and interview conversation.

    Creative Virtual Reality BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio. This could be a game, app or experience as part of your course or as a passion project. If you are an artist you should upload three images which you regard as your very best work.

    Please be prepared to talk about the work that you choose. It is also permissible to bring a single sketchbook to interview or to show your online artstation/deviantart page for discussion in the meeting. We know that this topic is very new, and its specifics is not always taught at secondary level, so we do not expect you to bring any specific work to the interview.

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a pitch. The form of the pitch is up to you but can be one of the following:

    Presentation using Powerpoint or similar.

    Design Documentation which explains your concept and contains details of the functionality of app/experience/game. This should have some visuals/sketches to illustrate your idea.

    A small prototype app, experience, game or similar using tools such as Unity, Gamemaker, Renypy, twine or any game engine. Upload your portfolio or pitch online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal 

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    If you've made a game, app or VR experience before, or worked on a similar project, put it online or summarise it in a one-sheet to bring to the interview and supplement the discussion.

    If you have a portfolio, narrow it down to the three pieces which you regard as your very best work.

    Familiarise yourself with the Games Academy, its courses and teaching philosophy.

    Familiarise yourself with your specialism and notable games which encompass it.

    Familiarise yourself with relevant tools such as game engines like Unity and Unreal.

    If you are an artist additional tools may comprise Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush. Curate your online presence to show your work in its best light.

    Be prepared to say what kinds of games and other media inspire you and why you want to work within the games industry specifically.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies which relates to the work you want to do in creative virtual reality?

    - What do you do outside of your current studies which relates to potential work within creative virtual reality?

    - Why do you want to take a degree with a focus on VR and emerging technology?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will be hosted on Microsoft Teams with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You will be asked a series of questions, this will examine why you picked this programme, your suitability for team work and what you know about the area of study.

    After the interview section, we will look at your portfolio or pitch, this will give us a chance to examine your work and give feedback.

    Finally, you will be able to ask questions about the course, the Games Academy and Falmouth. You can also chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page. Your interview will last 20-30 minutes.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    We are seeking students with:

    - A high degree of motivation to make Creative VR experiences.

    - Good communication skills.

    - An understanding of the requirements of software project and experience development.

    - Willingness to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals.

    To be specific, we will be looking for students who demonstrate the following attributes:

    Does the student understand what is required of software project and experience development?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation, personal statement, portfolio or pitch

    How willing is the student to work within a collaborative team?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation, personal statement.

    How able is the student at communication?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation, personal statement, portfolio or pitch

    Does the student show an awareness of the requirements of their specialism in the context of making creative virtual reality experiences?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation, predicted grades, references from tutors, personal statement, portfolio or pitch

    Does the student show progress in skills relevant to their degree application choice?

    - Evidenced by interview conversation, reference, predicted grades and school / college achievements, portfolio or pitch

    Creative Writing BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your Pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    As well as completing a Falmouth Challenge as a Pitch, please read the information under 'What are you looking for in a successful applicant?' as it will help you prepare for the interview and understand how we assess your potential.

    We would also like you to start to think about the following questions that we will be asking you in your interview. We don't expect you to have memorised your answers to these, but it would be good if you could do some research and start to think about your answers before the day.

    Which module are you most excited about and what would be your contribution? (please see the 'What you'll learn' section of the course page on the Falmouth University website for details of the modules).

    What have you seen or read that has changed your way of thinking – this may or may not include books/films etc. that you have studied.

    What do you do beyond your studies that contributes to your community?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Creative Writing course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by
    • Enthusiasm and some knowledge of the subject.
    • Ability to articulate why you want to study Creative Writing, and discuss what you have been writing/reading more recently.

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    • Writing skills.
    • Demonstrated potential to develop as a writer across various genres and forms.

    Personal statement

    Pitch

    • Enthusiasm and interest in writing as part of the creative industries.
    • Ability to articulate an interest in understanding the role of the writer in today's creative economy, and an interest in hands-on learning.

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    • Ability to generate ideas and to think critically and discuss your ideas for writing projects, effectively and with confidence.

    Personal statement/Interview conversation

    Pitch

    • Commitment and work ethic.
    • Evidence of other activities undertaken beyond formal study, such as own project work, DoE, part-time work, social groups.
    Personal statement/Reference/Interview conversation/Pitch
    Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as either a Pitch, a Portfolio, or a Performance. You will then present this at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    As well as completing a Falmouth Challenge, please read the information under 'What are you looking for in a successful applicant?' as it will help you prepare for the interview and understand how we assess your potential.

    We would also like you to start to think about the following questions that we will be asking you in your interview. We don't expect you to have memorised your answers to these, but it would be good if you could do some research and start to think about your answers before the day.

    Which module are you most excited about and what would be your contribution? (please see the 'What you'll learn' section of the course page on the Falmouth University website for details of the modules).

    What have you seen or read that has changed your way of thinking – this may or may not include books/films etc. that you have studied.

    What do you do beyond your studies that contributes to your community?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Creative Writing Online course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by
    • Enthusiasm and some knowledge of the subject.
    • Ability to articulate why you want to study Creative Writing, and discuss what you have been writing/reading more recently.

    Interview conversation

    Pitch / Portfolio /Performance

    • Writing skills.
    • Demonstrated potential to develop as a writer across various genres and forms.

    Personal statement

    Pitch / Portfolio /Performance

    • Enthusiasm and interest in writing as part of the creative industries.
    • Ability to articulate an interest in understanding the role of the writer in today's creative economy, and an interest in hands-on learning.

    Interview conversation

    Pitch / Portfolio /Performance

    • Ability to generate ideas and to think critically and discuss your ideas for writing projects, effectively and with confidence.

    Personal statement/Interview conversation

    Pitch / Portfolio /Performance

    • Commitment and work ethic.
    • Evidence of other activities undertaken beyond formal study, such as own project work, DoE, part-time work, social groups.
    Personal statement/Reference/Interview conversation/Pitch/Portfolio/Performance
    Dance & Choreography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a short video of you dancing. Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your audition.

    Please upload a link to a short film of your dancing a minimum of 3 minutes in length. The work(s) you upload needs to show you, clearly, performing a dance work or series of short dance works created by or for you. Upload your link to the Applicant Portal

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Dance & Choreography at Falmouth?
    2. Which dancers/choreographers have influenced you and why?
    3. What performances or books/journals on dance or choreography have you seen or read?
    4. What questions do you have about how Dance & Choreography is taught at Falmouth?

    Remember, the audition day is your chance to find out all you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you, so please be prepared to ask as many questions as you need to. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography course page and the AMATA website

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be invited to have a 20 minute online discussion with one of the academic staff. The purpose of this discussion is to discuss your motivation for selecting the course, to ensure that you have a full understanding of this innovative course and to answer any questions you may have.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Physical aptitude, potential and motivation: ability to assimilate movement and respond to information given

    • Technique class and creative workshop or
    • Online examples of dance work

    Devising skills: ability to devise and develop movement material and communicate ideas

    • Creative workshop or
    • Online examples of dance work

    Collaboration and communication: ability to communicate and work effectively with others

    • Technique class and creative workshop or
    • Online examples of dance work and
    • Interview conversation

    Independent thinking, motivation and readiness to think effectively on supplied topic

    • Interview conversation

    Overall potential for and demonstrated interest in the Dance & Choreography course

    • Personal statement
    • Interview conversation
    • Technique class and creative workshop or
    • Online examples of dance work
    Drawing BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please be prepared to discuss your work with us and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you know about contemporary drawing practice?
    - Why have you chosen to study drawing at Falmouth?
    - What other hobbies or interests do you have?

     We would also like you to think about questions you would like to ask us.

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Drawing course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by
    Drawing ability: observational drawing skillsPortfolio/Falmouth Challenge, drawing books and sketch books, to include drawing from a range of subjects drawn from life, not photographs
    Drawing ability: developmental

    Portfolio/Falmouth Challenge, drawing books or photographs of final pieces

    Development work where drawing has been the starting point

    Worksheets, design sheets or three dimensional objects

    Critical understanding and contextual awareness: an interest in and knowledge of the history of Drawing and other visual art and design practices

    Portfolio/Falmouth Challenge

    Notes in sketch books, journals etc.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Wider visual ability: creative skills and ideas

    Portfolio/Falmouth Challenge, drawing books and sketch books, to include examples of other creative work you do, such as sculpture, 3D design, painting, fashion design, etc.

    Interview conversation

    Communication skills: demonstration of a willingness to communicate your thoughts and ideas

    Portfolio/Falmouth Challenge

    Sketch books

    Interview conversation

    English and Creative Writing BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your Pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    As well as completing a Falmouth Challenge as a Pitch, please read the information under 'What are you looking for in a successful applicant?' as it will help you prepare for the interview and understand how we assess your potential.

    We would also like you to start to think about the following questions that we will be asking you in your interview. We don't expect you to have memorised your answers to these, but it would be good if you could do some research and start to think about your answers before the day.

    Which module are you most excited about and what would be your contribution? (please see the 'What you'll learn' section of the course page on the Falmouth University website for details of the modules).

    What have you seen or read that has changed your way of thinking – this may or may not include books/films etc. that you have studied.

    What do you do beyond your studies that contributes to your community?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the English and Creative Writing course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by

    Enthusiasm and some knowledge of the subject


    Ability to articulate why you want to study English and Creative Writing, and discuss what you have been reading more recently

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Writing skills


    Demonstrated potential to develop as a writer across various genres and forms

    Personal statement

    Pitch

    Enthusiasm and interest in writing as part of the creative industries

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Fashion Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Fashion Design at Falmouth?
    - What aspect of fashion design really engages you?
    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?
    - Which artists, designers or practitioners have you found relevant to your own practice?
    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies?

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to drawing and developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for fashion design.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    - Demonstration of a range of creative outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work.

    - Demonstration of fashion ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking and practical skills (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge to evidence points 1 and 2).

    - Demonstration of effective design communication skills, problem-solving skills and ability to draw.

    - Visual investigation through drawing, mark-making, composition, colour, form, image manipulation, placement, etc. (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge to evidence points 3 and 4).

    - Ability to think critically and demonstrate ideas development (Portfolio/ Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge).

    - Knowledge of fashion design practitioners, other artists/designers and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge/Interview conversation).

    - Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknesses (Interview conversation).

     

    Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio or a pitch. Upload your portfolio or pitch online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio or choose to answer a Falmouth Challenge. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Fashion Marketing BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Fashion Marketing Falmouth?

    - What aspect of fashion marketing really engages you?

    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?

    - Which brands, designers or influencers have you found relevant to your own critical perspective?

    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies?

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for fashion marketing and communications.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Demonstration of a range of outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own work for yourself or on behalf of organisations such as clubs and charities.

    Demonstration of fashion marketing ideas which evidence conceptual thinking and/or commercial application.
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Written report
    Sketchbooks / Research

    Demonstration of effective communication and problem-solving skills.

    Visual investigation through composition, image manipulation, placement, typography etc.

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Written report
    Sketchbooks / Research

    Ability to think critically and demonstrate idea development

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Written report
    Sketchbooks / Research

    Knowledge of fashion and awareness of what is happening in the industry through wide reading, observing and opinion forming.Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Written report
    Sketchbooks / Research
    Interview conversation
    Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknesses.Interview conversation
    Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio or choose a Falmouth Challenge to answer. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Fashion Photography BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Fashion Photography at Falmouth? 

    - What aspect of fashion photography really engages you? 

    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course? 

    - Which artists, photographers, fashion designers or practitioners have you found relevant to your own practice? 

    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies? 

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to drawing and developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for fashion photography.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Demonstration of a range of creative outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work

     
    Demonstration of fashion ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking, storytelling and practical skills

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Demonstration of effective photographic communication skills, problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box


    Visual investigation through research, photographic tests, reflecting upon image analysis, composition, colour, form, image manipulation, sequencing etc

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    Ability to think critically and demonstrate ideas development
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    Knowledge of fashion photographers, practitioners, other artists and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Interview conversation
    Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknesses
    • Interview conversation
    Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons) at Falmouth?

    - What aspects of fashion styling / art direction really inspire you?

    - What is your favourite shoot and why?

    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?

    - Which artists, designers or practitioners have you found relevant to your own practice?

    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies?

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to visual language and developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for fashion styling and art direction

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Demonstration of a range of creative outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work

     
    Demonstration of fashion styling/art direction ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking, storytelling and practical skills

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks

    Demonstration of effective design communication skills, problem-solving skills and ability to gather visual research

    Visual investigation through collage, photography, styling, composition, colour, form etc.

    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    Ability to think critically and demonstrate ideas development
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    Knowledge of fashion styling/art direction practitioners, other artists/designers and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work
    • Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    • Sketchbooks
    • Interview conversation
    Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknesses
    • Interview conversation
    Film BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please read the information under 'What are you looking for in a successful applicant?' as it will help you prepare for the interview and understand how we assess your potential.

    We would also like you to start to think about the following question that we will be ask you in your interview. We don't expect you to have memorised your answer to these, but we're looking for evidence of research and a vision of the kind of work you're interested in.

    We're interested in the aspects of film and television you are most excited about studying, what you think your contribution will be to the culture of the School of Film & Television, and things you have done outside of your studies that have changed your way of thinking.

    We will ask about your experiences – good and bad – of working with a team of people.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will need to log in to the meeting at 1pm where you will receive an introduction to Film & Television at Falmouth from a member of the course team, followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the course or the interview. This will finish at around 2pm. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    Your interview will take place with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20 minutes.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    - Course specifics: you can identify the specifics of the course at Falmouth that led you to apply.

    - Research: you can identify and articulate an understanding of the medium and its cultural and historical contexts to a level that would allow you to progress to university level with confidence.

    - Communication: this is an area that will become a core area of your future career skills and we will be wishing to see your emergent potential in this area.

    - Motivation: you can demonstrate that you are self-motivated, hard-working, a team player, resilient and that you don't give up!

    Fine Art BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please be prepared to discuss:

    - Your reasons for applying to Fine Art at Falmouth
    - The work in your portfolio, how it is made and the ideas/artists' work you have used to inform the work
    - The critical contexts of your present interests, such as the artists and ideas that have influenced and motivated you
    - Your experience and understanding of the art that you have seen in exhibitions
    - Your work and experience with insight into your creative practice and in relation to the context of contemporary art

    We would also like you to:

    - Think about what you want to tell us during this discussion
    - Think of any questions you want to ask us (please feel free to write these down and bring them with you)

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Fine Art course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by
    The confidence and curiosity to locate and identify a range of source material for potential development

    Your portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Other visual work such as drawing books, sketchbooks etc.

    The ability to develop visual ideas through drawing and engagement with materials, working methods and skills

    Your portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Other visual work such as drawing books, sketchbooks etc.

    Enthusiasm, commitment and an open approach to fine art practice

    Your portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Other visual work such as drawing books, sketchbooks etc.

    Good knowledge and awareness of the context of contemporary fine art

    Your personal statement

    Your interview conversation

    Evidence of written and visual research of artists' work noted in journals, workbooks etc.

    Good communication skills

    Your personal statement

    Your contribution to the interview conversation

    A well-organised and well-presented portfolio of visual work / Falmouth Challenge

    Game Animation BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio. We know that Animation is not always taught at secondary level, so we do not expect you to bring any specific work to the interview. However, Animation does not start with a moving object, and your creative eye is the most valuable tool you will ever have. With this in mind, if you have any work that you think demonstrates understanding of personality and character, or if you have created any game or Film/TV projects, then please provide that in your portfolio.

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a pitch.

    Find a piece of animation which is linked to the challenges in some sort of way. This animation is something you like and consider what it is saying, and how it communicates this. Focus on the character that is expressed and then consider what gives this impression – the devil is in the detail here, so to speak. So cast your eye on the body posture, consider how they move from one position to the next, ask yourself why the animator chose to position the hand that way, or why the back is arched? Try to understand what the animator wanted to tell you and describe how they managed to portray this. Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Familiarise yourself with the Games Academy, its courses and teaching philosophy. Familiarise yourself with notable artists in the games industry and the game art pipelines. Familiarise yourself with relevant tools such as Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush, Unity and Unreal. If you have a portfolio, narrow it down to at most three pieces which you regard as your very best work. Be prepared to say what kinds of art inspire you and why you want to make art for the games industry specifically.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies which relates to Game Animation?
    - What do you do outside of your current studies which relates to Game Animation?
    - Why do you want to take a degree in Game Animation?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will be hosted on Microsoft Teams with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You will be asked a series of questions, this will examine why you picked this programme, your suitability for team work and what you know about the area of study. After the interview section, we will look at your portfolio or pitch, this will give us a chance to examine your work and give feedback. Finally, you will be able to ask questions about the course, the Games Academy and Falmouth. You can also chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page. Your interview will last 20-30 minutes.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    We are seeking students with:

    - A high degree of motivation to make games
    - Good communication skills
    - An understanding of the requirements of game development
    - Willingness to work effectively in a team to achieve shared goals

    To be specific, we will be looking for students who demonstrate the following attributes:

    - Does the student understand what is required of game animation?
    - How willing is the student to work within a collaborative team?
    - How able is the student at communication?
    - Does the student show an awareness of the requirements of their specialism in the context of making games?
    - Does the student show progress in skills relevant to their degree application choice?

    Game Art BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal 

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We will want to discuss the 3 pieces of your portfolio that you regard as your very best work. Please be prepared to talk about the work that you choose. It is also permissible to bring a single sketchbook to interview or to show your online artstation/deviantart page for discussion in the meeting. Familiarise yourself with the Games Academy, its courses and teaching philosophy.

    - Familiarise yourself with notable artists in the games industry and the games art pipelines.

    - Familiarise yourself with relevant tools such as Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush, Unity and Unreal.

    - Curate your online art presence to show your work in its best light.

    - Be prepared to say what kinds of art inspire you and why you want to make art for the games industry specifically.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies which relates to Game Art?

    - What do you do outside of your current studies which relates to Game Art?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will be hosted on Microsoft Teams with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You will be asked a series of questions, this will examine why you picked this programme, your suitability for teamwork and what you know about the area of study.

    After the interview section, we will look at your portfolio, this will give us a chance to examine your work and give feedback.

    Finally, you will be able to ask questions about the course, the Games Academy and Falmouth. You can also chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page. Your interview will last 20-30 minutes.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Does the student understand what is required of artists in the context of game development?

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Personal statement

    • How willing is the student to work within a collaborative team?

    Interview conversation

    Personal statement

    • How able is the student at communication?

    Interview conversation

    Personal statement

    • Does the student show an awareness of the requirements of making art or animation for games?

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Reference

    Predicted grades

    Personal statement

    • Does the student show progress in skills relevant to their degree application choice?

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Reference

    Predicted grades

    School/College achievements

    Game Development BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Art

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio. We know that Animation is not always taught at secondary level, so we do not expect you to bring any specific work to the interview. However, Animation does not start with a moving object, and your creative eye is the most valuable tool you will ever have. With this in mind, if you have any work that you think demonstrates understanding of personality and character, or if you have created any game or Film/TV projects, then please provide that in your portfolio.

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a pitch.

    Find a piece of animation which is linked to the challenges in some sort of way. This animation is something you like and consider what it is saying, and how it communicates this. Focus on the character that is expressed and then consider what gives this impression – the devil is in the detail here, so to speak. So cast your eye on the body posture, consider how they move from one position to the next, ask yourself why the animator chose to position the hand that way, or why the back is arched? Try to understand what the animator wanted to tell you and describe how they managed to portray this. Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, BA(Hons) Game Development: Audio, BA(Hons) Game Development: Writing, Game Development: Production

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio. We know that Game Development is not always taught at secondary level, so we do not expect you to bring any specific work to the interview. However if you have worked on something creative which you think has relevance to the courses, feel free to bring it along. If you have worked on a game as part of your course or as a passion project, then please upload a link to that, and include this within any supporting statements.

    If you have a portfolio, narrow it down to at most three pieces which you regard as your very best work. Your portfolio items could include anything game related that exhibits your passion, drive and current skillset, such as:

    - A review, analysis or breakdown of a game you've played.

    - A game you have created or designed in any format: For example (e.g. Gamemaker, Unity or Unreal), or non-digital games such as board/card game.

    - A game level or mod you've crafted using an existing game engine (e.g. CSGO, Unreal tournament, or skyrim)

    - Examples of other creative game-related skills such as programming, 2D art, 3D modelling or animation.

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth challenges instead in the form of a pitch. The form of the pitch is up to you but can be one of the following:

    - Presentation using Powerpoint or similar.

    - Design Documentation which explains your concept and contains details of the functionality of app/experience/game. This should have some visuals/sketches to illustrate your idea.

    - One Page Designs with Elevator Pitch. For guidance on how to construct a one page design, please watch the following - One Page Designs by Stone Librande.

    - A small prototype app, experience, game or similar using tools such as Unity, Gamemaker, Renypy, twine or any game engine.

    Your response should be based on your chosen programme, so for example if you want to study Games Writing, your pitch will look at the narrative of a game or experience which addresses one of the challenges. Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Programming

    There is nothing you need to do ahead of your interview.

     

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Art

    Familiarise yourself with the Games Academy, its courses and teaching philosophy. Familiarise yourself with notable artists in the games industry and the games art pipelines.

    Familiarise yourself with relevant tools such as Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax, ZBrush, Unity and Unreal.

    If you have a portfolio, narrow it down to at most three pieces which you regard as your very best work.

    Be prepared to say what kinds of art inspire you and why you want to make art for the games industry specifically.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies which relates to Game Animation?
    - What do you do outside of your current studies which relates to Game Animation?
    - Why do you want to take a degree in Game Animation?

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, BA(Hons) Game Development: Audio, BA(Hons) Game Development: Writing, Game Development: Production BA(Hons)

    - Familiarise yourself with the Games Academy, its courses and teaching philosophy.

    - Familiarise yourself with your specialism and notable games which encompass it.

    - Familiarise yourself with relevant tools such as game engines like Unity and Unreal.

    - If you have a portfolio, narrow it down to at most three pieces which you regard as your very best work.

    Be prepared to say what kinds of games and other media inspire you and why you want to work within the games industry specifically.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - What do you do in your current studies which relates to Game Development?
    - What do you do outside of your current studies which relates to Game Development?
    - Why do you want to take a degree in Games?

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Programming

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don't need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you'd like us to know about, then we'd love to see your work.

    Don't bring any materials to the interview. Instead, make materials available to us online. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide one video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside one source code excerpt from that artefact.

    The best candidates will showcase digital projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don't have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During the interview, we'll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is
    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT
    - Describe the potential career trajectories of computing professionals
    - Tell us about your level of comfort with mathematics
    - Draw our attention to ways you have exercised your computational thinking skills
    - Optionally, present a video and/or source code repository of your work
    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner
    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving
    - Reflect upon how you have collaborated effectively with other people to achieve a shared goal

    It's important that you understand that the interview isn't a traditional 'interview' as such, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion in which you can determine whether computing is the 'right fit' for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

     

    What will happen at my interview?

    BAHons) Game Development: Art, BA(Hons), BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, BA(Hons) Game Development: Audio, BA(Hons), Game Development: Writing BA(Hons), Game Development: Production 

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will be hosted on Microsoft Teams with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You will be asked a series of questions, this will examine why you picked this programme, your suitability for team work and what you know about the area of study.

    After the interview section, we will look at your portfolio or pitch, this will give us a chance to examine your work and give feedback.

    Finally, you will be able to ask questions about the course, the Games Academy and Falmouth. You can also chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page. Your interview will last 20-30 minutes.

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Programming

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game.

    You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

     

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Art, BA(Hons), BA(Hons) Game Development: Design, BA(Hons) Game Development: Audio, BA(Hons) Game Development: Writing, Game Development: Production BA(Hons)

    We are seeking students with:

    - A high degree of motivation to make games
    - Good communication skills
    - An understanding of the requirements of game development
    - Willingness to work effectively in a team to achieve shared goals

    To be specific, we will be looking for students who demonstrate the following attributes:

    - Does the student understand what is required of game development?
    - How willing is the student to work within a collaborative team?
    - How able is the student at communication?
    - Does the student show an awareness of the requirements of their specialism in the context of making games?
    - Does the student show progress in skills relevant to their degree application choice?

     

    BA(Hons) Game Development: Programming

     

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?

    Interview conversation

    • Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?

    Qualifications

    Predicted grades

    • To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

     
    • How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    • To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    • Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?

    Personal statement

    References

    School/college achievements

    Optional review of work (e.g., demo, video, source code) at interview

    • Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?

    Interview conversation

    Graphic Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Graphic Design BA(Hons) page.

    We want to understand why you might wish to study graphic design and why at Falmouth. We'd like to be able to see that you have some of the basic building blocks of creative thinking, visual language, and evidence of craft skills and drawing.

    We also know that when you work as a designer, you work as part of a team. So we're interested to hear from you as a person: how you're motivated, the activities and interests you have, and the experiences that led you to want to be a designer.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Who do you admire?
    - What work have you seen recently that inspires you?
    - Why does graphic design interest you?
    - What particular aspect of the subject do you enjoy most?
    - Why Falmouth?

     We'll also ask you questions about the work in your portfolio such as:

    - What have you learnt on this project?
    - Why did you choose this idea?
    - Why does it look the way it does (visual language decisions)? 

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by
    Visual Language:
    What skills knowledge and aptitude do you have for telling the visual story of your work?

    Quality of drawing/mark-making, typography, composition, and materials

    You may also have begun to think about the context of your work and the relevance it would have to a specific target audience
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks
    Design Process:
    The journey of your projects

    Depth of your creative enquiry

    Quality of your ideas
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks
    Research:
    How have you investigated the questions of your project work or explored the facts and information that led you to the start and insight for your ideas?
    Critical thinking and ability to contextualise

    Ability to provide a rationale for your intended project direction
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks

    Interview conversation
    Entry requirements:
    Show us your attainment so far and that you meet the desired requirements to study at degree level
    Qualifications and/or experience

    Personal statement

    Reference
    Communication:
    Demonstration of your emergent potential in both visual and verbal articulation
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks

    Interview conversation
    Illustration BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please also prepare by thinking about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Illustration at Falmouth?
    - How does your work provide evidence that you can think creatively/ conceptually?
    - How would you describe your approach to drawing?
    - What aspect of illustration at Falmouth really engages you?
    - What interests outside of the visual arts do you have?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Illustration course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Visual problem-solving ability with a specific focus on ideas generation
    • Examples may include 'mind maps', word associations, thumbnail sketches, reflective analysis and research

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenges

    Development sketchbooks

    Worksheets

    • Development of 'visual language' in drawing, lide drawing, media, mark-making experimentation, reflective analysis and finished pieces
    • Examples may encompass drawing (experimental and/or academic), 'wet' media (paint), printmaking, photography, moving image, 3D assemblage, collage or any combination of the above

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenges

    Development sketchbooks

    Worksheets

     
    • Good contextual understanding of what illustration is
    • Contexts may include 'editorial', 'narrative', 'information Illustration', 'advertising' etc.

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

     
    • Confidence in your own abilities and prepared for the challenges of Higher Education
    • Good communication skills

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

     
    • Theoretical understanding of issues pertaining to the visual arts

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Immersive Computing BSc(Hons)

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don’t need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you’d like us to know about, then we’d love to see your work. You can make materials available to us online, if you wish. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide ONE video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside ONE source code excerpt from that artefact.

    The best candidates will showcase digital game projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don’t have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During the visit to our studio, we’ll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is
    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT
    - Describe potential career trajectories of computing professionals    
    - Confirm your level of comfort with mathematics  
    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving with enthusiasm    
    - Exercise your computational thinking skills    
    - Collaborate with other people to achieve a shared goal    
    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner

     

    It’s important that you understand that the interview isn’t a traditional ‘interview’ as such, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion in which you can determine whether computing is the ‘right fit’ for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?
    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?
    - Evidenced by qualifications, predicted grades

    To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?
    - Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?
    - Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?
    - Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?
    - Evidenced by personal statement, reference, school/college achievements, and optional review of work (e.g., demo, video, source code) at interview

    Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?
    - Evidenced by interview conversation

    Interior Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Interior Design BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study interior design at Falmouth?
    - What aspect of interior design at Falmouth really engages you?
    - What are you looking forward to most?

    We'll be asking you questions that will allow you to select pieces from your portfolio to talk about.

    We'll be interested to know if there are interior design practitioners, or other artists or designers, whose work you have found particularly relevant to your practice, and if so how.

    We'll also want to know a little about you, and what else you get involved in besides your current studies.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by
    Visual investigation

    Sketchbook(s)

    Personal notebook

    Awareness of and enthusiasm for the subject

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Good portfolio presentation

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Ability to discuss issues individually and in groupsInterview conversation
    Open mindednessInterview conversation
    Journalism and Creative Writing BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    You can prepare for the interview by:

    Considering what attracted you to the course you are applying for. It might help to make sure you again look through the course details on the university website before you attend.

    Keeping abreast of the main national news or sports stories in the week running up to your interview.

    Thinking about the writing, both fiction and non-fiction, you particularly enjoy consuming and preparing to talk about any writing/reporting you have done.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by

    Commitment and enthusiasm for this subject area

    Study of relevant subjects

    Engagement with a school magazine or a personal blog or similar

    Qualifications

    Personal Statement

    Reference

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Knowledge of politics, popular culture and literature

    Informed references to current developments across a range of spheres

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Analytical skills

    Capacity to comment intelligently and incisively on recent events in the news and in popular culture

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Potential to succeed in this subject area of study at HE level

    Qualifications

    Reference

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Independence and initiative

    Engagement with extra-curricular activities such as part-time jobs or hobbies

    Qualifications

    Personal Statement

    Reference

    Interview conversation

    Pitch

    Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why do you want to do the Marine & Natural History Photography course?
    - What are your perceptions of the course?
    - Why have you chosen to study at Falmouth?
    - What do you think would be the biggest challenge for you in meeting the requirements for this degree?
    - How do you cope with working under pressure and to tight deadlines?
    - What do you hope to achieve from the course?
    - If we offer you a place and you successfully complete the course, where do you see yourself five years from now?
    - Are you a member of any conservation groups?
    - Choose one piece of work from your portfolio and talk us through your reasons why you created that particular image?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by
    Technical ability: A reasonable level of technical knowledge and skills appropriate for undergraduate study of photographyPortfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Visual literacy: A good sense of visual awarenessPortfolio / Falmouth Challenge
    Written communication: A reasonable level of research, writing and analytical skills
    • Personal statement
    • Sketchbooks
    • Workbooks
    • Creative Journals
    • Notebooks
    Oral communication: An ability to express ideas and respond to questions in an intelligent and articulate mannerInterview conversation
    Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for the subject of photography and the natural worldHolistic assessment of portfolio, supporting work and interview conversation
    Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Reflect on and think about how your response to the Falmouth Challenges relates to your interest in studying creative marketing communications. We are not looking for polished digital skills. Instead, we would like to see interesting and thoughtful responses, whichever way you choose to present it. Bring any notes, if you like, to help you along. We would also like to hear from you details of any school/college project or work experience that you might have done before, what you learnt or any relevant skills you feel you have picked up. This is also a chance for you to elaborate on details you might have mentioned in your personal statement.

    The interview is very much a two-way street and we expect you may have questions for us about the course. We recommend you think of questions to ask us by familiarising yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Marketing Communications page.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by

    Research and problem solving - awareness of and enthusiasm for creativity or marketing communications. Knowledge of recent engaging or memorable marketing campaigns.

    • Interview conversation
    • Pitch

    Communication and presentation skills - in terms of being able to organise and convey your thoughts and opinions clearly, visually and/or verbally.

    • Interview conversation
    • Pitch

    Entry requirements

    • Qualifications and/or experience
    • Personal statement
    • Reference

    Collaborative skills - willingness and desire to share ideas and work with others in projects. Relevant extra-curricular activities or related work experience.

    • Interview conversation
    • Reference

    Creative Content – interesting responses to the Falmouth Challenges, whichever tool you use to express these.

    • Interview conversation
    Music BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you will need to send us two examples of your music or creative practice. This can be in the form of a recording, score, a video or a piece of creative writing. The examples of your music or creative practice will need to be uploaded to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp or any other open access online service. You will then need to send the link to us via the Applicant Portal

    At Falmouth we really want to get to know you and your music. Whether you're a performer, songwriter, DJ, sound artist, producer or composer, we want to see you at your best, and welcome materials of any style.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please be prepared to:

    - Talk about the recorded examples of music that you have been asked to prepare
    - Answer general questions about your background, interests and experience

    We would also like you to:

    - Think about what you want to tell us during this discussion
    - Think of any questions you want to ask us

    This is your chance to find out what you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you.

    We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Music page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by

    Musical ability: skills, craft

    Creativity and imagination

    Potential

    Assessment of portfolio/presentation

    Verbal articulation

    Engagement with interview questions and discussion

    Ability to discuss portfolio examples and/or other musical examples critically

    Interview conversation

    Written articulation

    Music experience

    Musical and contextual knowledge

    Personal statement

    Reference

    Qualifications, predicted grades

    Sustained engagement, motivation and creative potentialHolistic evidence from application form, two examples of music or creative practice, written statement and interview conversation.
    Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you'll need to upload a link to footage of you singing, acting and dancing.

    Your footage needs to include you:

    1. Singing extracts from two contrasting Musical Theatre songs (one must be pre-1960)
    2. Performing one monologue (maximum of 2 minutes). You may choose a text from any period.
    3. Dancing a sample jazz, tap or ballet routine. Please make sure we can see your full body in the dance routine.

    Upload the video footage to YouTube or Vimeo and submit a single link through the Applicant Portal

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth?
    2. Which singers/actors/dancers/choreographers have influenced you and why?
    3. What acting methods have you used to help you prepare your monologue?
    4. What questions do you have about how Musical Theatre is taught at Falmouth?

    Remember, the interview is your chance to find out all you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you, so please be prepared to ask as many questions as you need to. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Musical Theatre course page and the AMATA website

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be invited to have a 20 minute online discussion with one of the academic staff. The purpose of this discussion is to discuss your motivation for selecting the course, to ensure that you have a full understanding of this innovative course and to answer any questions you may have.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    We are looking for people who are passionate about Musical Theatre and have the energy, commitment and desire to undertake a rigorous physical training together with contextual research and reflection. We would expect to see demonstrable talent in at least two out of the three disciplines of acting, singing and dance. Enthusiasm, positivity, drive and a sense of humour are highly valued, as is the capacity to collaborate creatively with others.

    Photography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Photography BA (Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why do you want to study photography at Falmouth?
    - Who do you think are the most interesting photographers?
    - What exhibitions have you seen and what did you think about them?
    - What campaigns have you seen recently that have had a big impact on you?

    You may be asked to pick out your favourite image from your portfolio and to discuss why you like it.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Creativity

    • Visual awareness

    • Exploring ideas through photography and other media

    • Technical awareness

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Journals

    Notebooks

    Any work in progress that might include other media, drawing etc.

    • Communication skills

    • Evidence of research and writing skills 

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Workbooks

    Journals

    Notebooks

    • Engagement with photography

    • Awareness of practitioners

    • Interest in any contemporary trends or histories of photography 

    Your personal statement

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Interview conversation

    Notebooks

    Journals

    • Knowledge of photographic genres and the professional photographic world, through reading and/or attending exhibitions

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    • Potential, interest, aspiration and commitment to study a broad Photography degree at higher education level

    Your personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Popular Music BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you will need to send us two examples of your music or creative practice. This can be in the form of a recording, score, a video or a piece of creative writing. The examples of your music or creative practice will need to be uploaded to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp or any other open access online service. You will then need to send the link to us via the Applicant Portal

    At Falmouth we really want to get to know you and your music. Whether you're a performer, songwriter, DJ, sound artist, producer or composer, we want to see you at your best, and welcome materials of any style.

    How can I prepare for my interview?


    Please be prepared to:

    - Talk about any recorded examples of music that you have brought with you.
    - Answer general questions about your background, interests and experience.

    We would also like you to:

    - Think about what you want to tell us during this discussion.
    - Think of any questions you want to ask us.

    This is your chance to find out what you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criterion to be assessedEvidenced by
    • Musical ability: skills, craft
    • Creativity and imagination
    • Potential

    Recorded Example of your music or creative practice

    • Live performance: technical skill, musical awareness, expression and performance presence
    • Verbal articulation
    • Engagement with interview questions and discussion
    • Ability to discuss portfolio examples and/or other musical examples critically
    Interview and audition performance
    • Written articulation
    • Music experience
    • Musical and contextual knowledge
    Personal statement
    Reference
    Qualifications, predicted grades
    • Sustained engagement, motivation and creative potential
    Holistic evidence from application form, example of music or creative practice, live performance and interview conversation
    Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio 

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Your portfolio is the showcase of who you are. We would love to see your most recent creative work.

    Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Post Production & Visual Effects course page. This will give you information about the course you are applying for which will help you prepare.

    You'll be expected to talk about the work in your portfolio, so prepare to discuss the content. You should also think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Post Production & Visual Effects?
    - What sort of animation do you admire?
    - What motivates you and what career do you aspire to?
    - What knowledge of the industry do you have?
    - What has made you consider studying at Falmouth?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will need to log in to the meeting at 1pm where you will receive an introduction to the course of BA(Hons) Post Production & Visual Effects in the School of Film & Television at Falmouth from a member of the course team, followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the course or the interview. This will finish around 2pm.

    This will be followed with a 20 minute interview where you have the opportunity to ask questions about the course and Falmouth University. Your interview will be with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal. You also have the opportunity to ask any questions and chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Ability to present creative thoughts and responses through a range of media and to articulate the thought processes that lead to the final outcome.

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    sketchbooks / journals

    Ability to articulate a desire and decision to undertake a sustained period of study at HE level.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Knowledge of the specifics of your chosen course, such as an understanding of how the course is delivered and why this led you to apply to Falmouth.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Demonstrate areas of self-motivation, hard-working, resilience and a dedicated team player.

    Personal statement

    Interview conversation

    Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    As well as preparing your portfolio, have a think about how you would answer questions such as:

    - Why do you want to do the Press and Editorial Photography course?
    - What are your perceptions of the course?
    - Why have you chosen to study at Falmouth University?
    - How do you cope with working under pressure and to tight deadlines?
    - What do you hope to achieve from the course?
    - Choose one piece of work from your portfolio and talk us through your reasons why you created that particular image?
    - If you could go anywhere in the world to create a photographic story, where would you go?

    You should also familiarise yourself with the BA(Hons) Press & Editorial Photography course page

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    The successful applicant will evidence their enthusiasm and commitment to visual storytelling and photography by presenting a considered online portfolio / Falmouth Challenge that demonstrates their technical skills, creativity and good sense of visual awareness. A well-written and heartfelt personal statement coupled with the ability to communicate well during the interview. Because of the creative nature of our course, BA(Hons) Press & Editorial Photography takes a holistic approach to each individual applicant and what we most look for is a passion for the subject matter and an eagerness to learn. You will be able to demonstrate your skills and commitment according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Entry requirements: Show us your attainment so far and that you meet the desired requirements to study at degree level evidenced by

    • Qualifications
    • Personal statement
    • Reference
    • Interview conversation
    • Online portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Course specifics: Tell us why you want to study Press and Editorial Photography at Falmouth

    • Personal statement
    • Interview conversation
    • Online portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Research: Identify and articulate an understanding of photography and visual storytelling

    • Personal statement
    • Interview conversation
    • Online portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Communication: An essential part of your education and your future, this is a core skill and we wish to see your potential in this area.

    • Personal statement
    • Interview conversation
    • Online portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Motivation: Demonstrate that you are self-motivated, hard-working and driven to tell visual stories If you are invited to an interview:

    • School and/or College achievements
    • Personal statement
    • Reference
    • Interview conversation
    Robotics BSc(Hons)

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don’t need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you’d like us to know about, then we’d love to see your work.

    You are welcome to make materials available to us online. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide ONE video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside ONE source code excerpt from that artefact.

    The best candidates will showcase digital projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don’t have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During your interview, we’ll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is
    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT
    - Describe the potential career trajectories of computing professionals
    - Tell us about your level of comfort with mathematics
    - Draw our attention to ways you have exercised your computational thinking skills
    - Optionally, present a video and/or source code repository of your work
    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner
    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving
    - Reflect upon how you have collaborated effectively with other people to achieve a shared goal 

    It’s important that you understand that the interview isn’t a traditional interview, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion, during which you can determine whether computing is the right fit for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?

    Interview conversation

    • Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?

    Qualifications

    Predicted grades

    • To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?

    Task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

     
    • How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?

    Task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

     
    • To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?

    Task (i.e. playing a game) at interview

    • Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?

    Personal statement

    Reference

    School/college achievements

    Optional review of work (e.g. demo, video, course code) at interview

    • Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?

     

    Interview conversation

    Sportswear Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Sportswear Design at Falmouth?

    - What aspect of Sportswear really engages you?

    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?

    - Which sportswear brands do you find interesting and why?

    - What activities do you like to take part in/watch/follow?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    - Demonstration of a range of creative outputs of either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work.

    - Demonstration of Design ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking and practical skills (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge to evidence points 1 and 2).

    - Demonstration of effective design communication skills, problem-solving skills & ability to draw.

    - Visual investigation through drawing, mark-making, composition, colour, form, image manipulation, placement, etc. (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge to evidence points 3 and 4).

    - Ability to think critically and demonstrate ideas development (Portfolio/ Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge).

    - Knowledge of fashion/sportswear design practitioners, other artists/designers and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work (Portfolio/Sketchbooks/Falmouth Challenge/Interview conversation).

    - Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknesses (Interview conversation).

    Sustainable Festival Management BA(Hons)

    What is the interview process?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on BA(Hons) Sustainable Festival Management and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving sustainability and festivals.

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into festival management

    - Describe any festival management experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course, sustainability and festivals

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

    - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    - We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your application

    Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio 

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio or a pitch. If you opt for pitch it should be a well rehearsed 10 minute pitch where you present your ideas in response to the challenge. This could be an idea for a product, service or business that tackles a global issue, using design thinking to empower and protect people and planet. You should use presentation slides (PDF, PowerPoint or handouts) to provide a visual context to your pitch.

    Upload your portfolio or pitch online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio or pitch. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth?
    - What aspect of Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth really interests you?
    - Tell me how and when you use research to develop your design ideas?
    - Can you show me a range of how you communicate your design ideas?
    - Can you tell me about how you have made a prototype of a design?
    - What are you currently involved in besides your current studies?
    - What are your ambitions?

    You'll be given the opportunity to use pieces from your portfolio or pitch to illustrate your answers.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    Presentation:

    sketching; visualising ideas; graphical presentation; creative exploration and development; verbal presentation

    Portfolio

    Sketchbook(s)

    Prototypes/model making

    OR

    Pitch

    Contextualisation:

    Knowledge of 3D/product design practitioners or other artists/designers; sense of how this knowledge relates to own work; awareness of social and environmental issues

    Portfolio

    Sketchbook(s)

    Interview conversation

    OR

    Pitch

    Design thinking:

    Design process; idea development; investigation of materials and production methods; technical skills; research and analytical skills

    Portfolio

    Sketchbook(s)

    Prototypes/model making

    Interview conversation

    OR

    Pitch

    Personal qualities:

    commitment and/or enthusiasm for this subject area; motivation; communication skills; creative thinking

    Personal statement

    Reference

    Extra-curricular activities

    Interview conversation

    Qualifications relevant to, and perceived aptitude for, the course of study

    Qualifications

    Reference

    Interview conversation

    Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    We interview all applicants and are really looking forward to discussing the course with you. We want to focus on you as a person and do not expect you to share any portfolio work, although if you have any materials you have generated relating to activities you have organised, or been involved with, please feel free to mention them during the discussion and/or share an online URL.

    We will ask you to deliver a short pitch for an idea you have conceived for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem and have provided an applicant brief on this - please see below for details.

    Applicant Interview Brief: 'Responding to Thematic Challenges'

    As part of the interview process, you are asked to succinctly 'pitch' a creative business or experience-based idea in response to one of three theme statements. These relate to key challenges that we believe are important to your chosen degree and future career. The themes are 'society and community', 'environment and sustainability' and 'imagine our future'.

    It is important to describe how your idea has been arrived at – we are interested in how you have researched and developed your idea as well as in the idea itself.

    The Pitch

    Please choose one of the three 'theme statements' below to base your pitch on. You should then think about an idea that relates to that statement in a positive and creative way. The idea can be for a new product, new business, new event, new attraction, new social experience or a new way of approaching an issue or solving a problem.

    For your pitch you should provide an outline of your idea and tell us how, and why, you think that it can make a positive impact. The pitch should last around 2-3 minutes and it should be concise, well-structured and clearly articulate your creative approach. You may choose to produce slides or visuals as part of your pitch, but this is not mandatory.

    The Theme Statements

    Society and Community

    "Three-quarters around the world say their country's society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different."

    Source: BBC Global Survey – A World Divided? Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute

    Environment and Sustainability

    "Environmental growth is the step change needed to put us back on a path to a sustainable future. Our environment has been in serious decline over many centuries. Sadly, the protection policies that have been in place have only slowed the decline -we need to do much more. We need to bring back health and vitality to our land and seas; sharing our spaces with other species and making sure our activities are complimentary to the natural systems we rely on."

    Source: Cornwall's Environmental Growth Strategy 2015-2065

    Imagine Our Future

    "There is no debate that we are living at a time of exceptional innovation. In so many areas, human ingenuity is breaking old barriers to invent new cures for disease, new means of communicating, new ways of organizing business and life. We see innovation occur when people face both terrible challenges and inspirational opportunities. In this context, I believe that understanding why and how to 'use-the-future' becomes all the more important."

    Source: Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons) course page and you may also want to be mindful of any important current news/media stories involving sustainability and tourism. 

    You should be able to:

    - Discuss your current/previous studies and how they could map into tourism management

    - Describe any tourism management experience you've had

    - Discuss your career aspirations and where you would eventually like to work

    - Share any questions you have about the course

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information). 

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be conversing with an academic from the course, who will be very interested in finding out about your motivation for applying to the course, as well as your academic work and relevant life experiences to date. We are definitely not trying to 'catch you out' and will aim to hold a relaxed discussion about your application.

    We will be looking to ascertain whether you are a 'good fit' for the course and know that equally you will be looking to confirm whether the course is a 'good fit' for you. With this in mind, you may well have questions about the course and we appreciate that this will be an important part of the conversation for you, so we will be happy to respond in order to help you make this important decision.

    All applicants to this course will be required to deliver a short 3 minute pitch as part of the interview process (please see 'what do I need to do before my interview' for more information).

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    - Enthusiasm for and an interest in the course, sustainability and tourism

    - Professionalism, team working skills and creativity

    - Research and analytical skills

    - Relevant qualifications and independent learning or work experience

    - Desire and ability to succeed at this level of study

    - Communication skills

    - We will also look at your personal statement and the reference on your application

    Technical Theatre Arts BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you'll need to upload a link to an online portfolio that contains at least 2 items such as an image, sound file, website or artefect that has stimulated or inspired you to work in the area of technical theatre arts.

    The items could be taken from a production or event that you have attended. Alternatively you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges as a portfolio.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Technical Theatre Arts at Falmouth?
    2. Which productions/directors/makers/designers have influenced you and why?
    3. What questions do you have about how Technical Theatre Arts is taught at Falmouth?

    Remember, the interview day is your chance to find out all you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you, so please be prepared to ask as many questions as you need to. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Technical Theatre course page and the AMATA website

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be invited to have a 20 minute online discussion with one of the academic staff. The purpose of this discussion is to discuss your motivation for selecting the course, to ensure that you have a full understanding of this innovative course and to answer any questions you may have.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Criteria:

    - Enthusiasm for and a demonstrable interest in live performance, Technical Theatre Arts and associated creative industries.
    - Professionalism.
    - Willingness and ability to work hard and, when necessary, over long hours. As is often required in a performance context.
    - Ability to work in diverse environments and with a variety of people. 

    Evidenced by:

    - Interview conversation

    Television BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    You will need to visit the Falmouth Challenges page and choose a challenge to answer as a Pitch. You will then present your pitch at your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Please read the information under 'What are you looking for in a successful applicant?' as it will help you prepare for the interview and understand how we assess your potential.

    We would also like you to start to think about the following question that we will be ask you in your interview. We don't expect you to have memorised your answer to these, but we're looking for evidence of research and a vision of the kind of work you're interested in.

    We're interested in the aspects of film and television you are most excited about studying, what you think your contribution will be to the culture of the School of Film & Television, and things you have done outside of your studies that have changed your way of thinking.

    We will ask about your experiences – good and bad – of working with a team of people.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will need to log in to the meeting at 1pm where you will receive an introduction to Film & Television at Falmouth from a member of the course team, followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the course or the interview. This will finish at around 2pm. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    Your interview will take place with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20 minutes.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    - Course specifics: you can identify the specifics of the course at Falmouth that led you to apply.

    - Research: you can identify and articulate an understanding of the medium and its cultural and historical contexts to a level that would allow you to progress to university level with confidence.

    - Communication: this is an area that will become a core area of your future career skills and we will be wishing to see your emergent potential in this area.

    - Motivation: you can demonstrate that you are self-motivated, hard-working, a team player, resilient and that you don't give up!

    Textile Design BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal

    Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Before your interview you'll need to prepare your portfolio or choose a Falmouth Challenge to answer. We also recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the Textile Design BA(Hons) page and think about your responses to questions such as:

    - Why have you chosen to study Textile Design at Falmouth?

    - What aspect of textile design really engages you?

    - What are you looking forward to doing most on the course?

    - Which artists, designers or practitioners have you found relevant to your own practice?

    - What else do you get involved in, besides your current studies?

    You'll be asked to select examples of your work to illustrate your answers to interview questions, providing evidence of your approach to drawing and developing ideas, and a commitment to and enthusiasm for textile design.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by

    Demonstration of a range of creative skills (either completed work, as a result of organised projects, and/or development of your own independent studio work)

    Demonstration of textile related  ideas which evidence and combine both conceptual thinking and practical skills

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Demonstration of a variety of drawing and design communication skills.

    Visual investigation using a broad range of media. Observational drawing, mark-making, colour work, pattern, etc.

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Ability to think critically and demonstrate ideas development

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Knowledge of textile design practitioners, other artists/designers and a demonstrated sense of how this knowledge relates to your own work

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Interview conversation

    Ability to express ideas verbally, to discuss work and to articulate project strengths and weaknessesInterview conversation
    Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date you'll need to upload a link to you performing two contrasting monologues from memory, no longer than approximately 2 minutes in length for each one.

    One of these choices may be an unaccompanied song or piece of devised text. Please upload your footage to Vimeo or YouTube and submit the link in the Applicant Portal

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth?
    2. Which theatre makers/companies/actors have influenced you and why?
    3. What performance or devising methods have you used to help you prepare your audition pieces?
    4. What questions do you have about how Theatre & Performance is taught at Falmouth?

    Remember, the interview is your chance to find out all you need to know to make an informed decision about your creative future. It is important that you get a feel for whether Falmouth is the right place for you, so please be prepared to ask as many questions as you need to. We recommend you familiarise yourself with the information on the BA(Hons) Theatre & Performance course page and the AMATA website

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    You will be invited to have a 20 minute online discussion with one of the academic staff. The purpose of this discussion is to discuss your motivation for selecting the course, to ensure that you have a full understanding of this innovative course and to answer any questions you may have.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Voice: your approach to vocalising text; variation; tone; response to the material

    • Workshop and monologues OR online footage of monologues

    • Movement: physical engagement

    • Workshop and monologues OR online footage of monologues
    • Poise: presence, liveliness, responsiveness

    • Workshop and monologues OR online footage of monologues

    • Interaction

    • Independent thinking

       

    • Group-work in workshop and/or interview conversation
    • UCAS personal statement
    Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

    What do I need to do before my interview?

    Before allocating you an interview date, you will need to send us a link to your online portfolio

    If you don't have a suitable portfolio then you can choose to answer one of our Falmouth Challenges instead in the form of a portfolio. Upload your portfolio online and send us a single link (the link needs to be accessible without a username or password or specific software) through the Applicant Portal Once we have received it, we will then book a time and date for your interview.

    In this kind of portfolio you'll want to include observational drawings (digital or hand drawn) and a range of design processes and ways of working. You can even include GIFs that you've created as part of the portfolio. You can include a mix of still or moving image work that demonstrates your photography skills, drawing skills, design work and showcase your visual awareness, creativity and storytelling. Aim for about 15-20 pieces of work- show us your favourite work and the work that you think best shows who you are, where you're from and what you are interested in.

    You may also include examples of essay writing or creative writing if you feel this is relevant.

    Projects that show your process from brief to final outcome are great to include along with visual research and any sketchbooks or journals you might have.

    Think of your portfolio like a good story. You'll want a beginning, a middle and an end. It'll showcase your process, including sketchbooks and preliminary work. It's worth putting in a variety of techniques and processes. Remember, it's about quality over quantity.

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    As well as showing a selection of work, do some research - look at examples of visual communication around you. This could be magazine layouts; adverts; social media campaigns, photographs, exhibitions and identify some work that is the kind of work you would like to make. Its good to be able to talk about this in your interview as it will give us an idea of who you are and what you're interested in.

    Think about your responses to questions such as:

    1. Why do you want to study Visual Communications at Falmouth?
    2. Who do you think are the most interesting image makers?
    3. What exhibitions have you seen and what did you think about them?
    4. What campaigns have you seen recently that have had a big impact on you?

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    We will look at your portfolio and ask you some questions about your work and what you're interested in. Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    A successful applicant will be able to evidence their skills, their enthusiasm and commitment to their subject according to the following criteria:

    Criteria to be assessedEvidenced by
    Visual Language:
    What skills knowledge and aptitude do you have for telling the visual story of your work?

    Quality of drawing/mark-making, typography, composition, and materials

    You may also have begun to think about the context of your work and the relevance it would have to a specific target audience
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks
    Design Process:
    The journey of your projects

    Depth of your creative enquiry

    Quality of your ideas
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks

    Research:
    How have you investigated the questions of your project work or explored the facts and information that led you to the start and insight for your ideas?

    Critical thinking and ability to contextualise

    Ability to provide a rationale for your intended project direction

    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks

    Interview conversation
    Entry requirements:
    Show us your attainment so far and that you meet the desired requirements to study at degree level
    Qualifications and/or experience

    Personal statement

    Reference
    Communication:
    Demonstration of your emergent potential in both visual and verbal articulation
    Portfolio / Falmouth Challenge

    Sketchbooks

    Personal notebooks

    Interview conversation
    Web Development BSc(Hons)

    How can I prepare for my interview?

    We teach our students from the very foundations of the computing discipline, so you don’t need to have any prior experience of computer programming before joining us. However, if you do have experience that you’d like us to know about, then we’d love to see your work. 

    Don’t bring any materials to the interview. Instead, make materials available to us online. The free video and web hosting services provided by YouTube and GitHub are recommended. As a suggestion, you could provide ONE video of a game or software application that you have worked on alongside ONE source code excerpt from that artefact. 

    The best candidates will showcase digital projects that they've pursued beyond the school context to demonstrate their passion and dedication. Avoid showcasing mark-up (e.g., HTML) as tutors are more interested in any programming experience you might have (e.g. Python, Java, C, etc.). We appreciate that many candidates don’t have prior experience, and those that do will likely be self-taught. As such, we do not evaluate the size or quality of your source code. We are instead exploring your interests and what excites you to determine if the course is a good fit.

    During your interview, we’ll ask you to:

    - Explain what computing is
    - Distinguish computing from digital literacy and ICT 
    - Describe the potential career trajectories of computing professionals 
    - Tell us about your level of comfort with mathematics
    - Draw our attention to ways you have exercised your computational thinking skills
    - Optionally, present a video and/or source code repository of your work
    - Communicate your technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner
    - Show your enthusiasm for self-regulated problem solving
    - Reflect upon how you have collaborated effectively with other people to achieve a shared goal

    It’s important that you understand that the interview isn’t a traditional interview, but an opportunity for us to have an informal discussion, during which you can determine whether computing is the right fit for you, or whether one of our other courses might be more appropriate for your skills and interests.

    What will happen at my interview?

    You will be welcomed by a student ambassador, who you will have around 15 minutes to chat with before they virtually take you into your interview with a member of the course team.

    Your interview will take place online with a member of the course team at the time given in the Applicant Portal, it will last around 20-30 minutes. During your interview you will also be asked to play a game. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and you can chat to our current students online using our Ask a Student page.

    What are you looking for in a successful applicant?

    Criteria to be assessed

    Evidenced by

    • Can the candidate accurately define what computing professionals do and satisfactorily explain what they contribute to projects?

    Interview conversation

    • Is the candidate sufficiently comfortable with mathematics?

    Qualifications

    Predicted grades

    • To what extent can the candidate apply computational thinking skills?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

     
    • How appropriate is the candidate's approach to problem solving?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    • To what degree can the candidate explain their solution?

    Evidenced by task (i.e., playing a game) at interview

    • Does the candidate demonstrate the motivational qualities needed to create digital products and services?

    Personal statement

    References

    School/college achievements

    Optional review of work (e.g., demo, video, source code) at interview

    • Is the candidate sufficiently aware of the level of collaboration required to excel as a professional in industry, and of the challenges teamwork will likely present?

    Interview conversation

    General FAQs

    Q. How do I attend an online interview? 

    We're holding our interviews via Microsoft Teams. If you don't already have Teams, you can download it here. We'll send you a meeting invite, which will include a link to the Teams meeting. All you'll need to do is click 'Join Microsoft Teams Meeting' in your email and you'll be directed to the app. Here's a handy guide to meetings in Teams.

    You should also check that you are able to connect at least an hour before your interview. We recommend doing a test with someone if you can.

    Q. Where can I find my interview date and time?

    You can find details of your interview in the Applicant Portal

    Q. I can't make my interview date, where can I find alternative dates?

    You can find a list of alternative dates in the Applicant Portal if you're not able to make the one we've allocated to you. If you do need to reschedule we would advise you do this as soon as you can as dates fill up quickly.

    Q. How do I prepare for my interview

    You can view a list of our courses and the relevant interview preparation above. We understand that it may be challenging for you to prepare for your interview, but don't worry, we know it might seem daunting but we'll support you. If you have any questions you can contact our applicant services team.

    Q. When will I know the outcome of my interview?

    We aim to make all decisions within five working days of interviews. However, in some cases, we might wait until we have held a batch of interview sessions before we make a decision. All decisions will be made online in your UCAS Track account, or the Applicant Portal if you applied directly with us. We'll also send you an email.

    Q. I want to go to university but I'm worried about my grades

    We understand that the last year has been a challenging time for students, so if you're concerned about your grades then please don't worry. At Falmouth, we like to interview all applicants who show potential. Your personal statement, interview, portfolio, performance or pitch are all opportunities to show us your skills, talent and enthusiasm for your subject. Find your course in the list above to see how you can showcase your work outside of your results.

    Q. I don't have access to my work for my portfolio, what shall I do?

    If you've been requested to submit a portfolio but don't have access to all of your work we understand. Don't hold up your interview, just create the portfolio with what you have and add a note if you want to mention bigger pieces that you don't currently have access to. Once you've uploaded your portfolio link, we can then invite you to interview, and you can always talk us through the pieces you couldn't include.

    Q. I need to record a performance but I don't have a lot of space, what shall I do?

    If you've been requested to send us a performance recording we don't want you to stress if you don't have a lot of space. We're encouraging you to adapt your pre-existing work to your space, or you can use your space as an inspiration for generating new work. Your performance, creative, and physical skills will be gauged on the nature and quality of the work submitted, not on the physical surroundings or quality of your video submission.

     

    Reasonable adjustments

    If, in order to attend an online interview, you have any individual requirements due to a long-term health condition, specific learning difficulty or disability, please contact the Accessibility Service as soon as possible.

    T: 01326 370460
    E: accessibility@fxplus.ac.uk

    This will enable us to discuss and put in place any support or adjustments you may require, for example, live online captioning, BSL interpreter, adjusted interview time/length, or information in a different format.

    Need help?

    If you need to speak to someone about your application, just get in touch with our friendly Applicant Services team.

    T: +44(0) 1326 213730
    E: applicantservices@falmouth.ac.uk
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