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Student stories

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Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference

25 July 2025

Earlier this summer Falmouth students joined academics and women’s writing enthusiasts in the lush...

Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference
Olly Musson

Creating my first game on the Indie Game Development MA (Online) course

22 July 2025

Making a video game from scratch might sound like a huge challenge, and parts of it certainly are, b...

Creating my first game on the Indie Game Development MA (Online) course
Two Falmouth University students standing outside BBC London
Danielle and Emma outside BBC London

Come with me to visit BBC News in London

15 July 2025

Two Journalism & Creative Writing student had the opportunity to visit the global newsroom.

Come with me to visit BBC News in London
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fal campus building

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice

04 July 2025

My journey from A-Levels to my current degree choice was not at all streamlined. In my final year at...

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice
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Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus includes 1,400 study bedrooms across 208 purpose-built flats.

My experience living in Glasney Student Village and what I wish I knew before moving in!

25 June 2025

Moving from home to university can be incredibly daunting, especially if that move is to somewhere y...

My experience living in Glasney Student Village and what I wish I knew before moving in!
Students walking through Glasney Village with arms linked.
Students walking in Glasney Student Village

The 'Glasney Experience'

25 June 2025

If you're interested in studying at Falmouth University, there is a very strong chance you’ve alre...

The 'Glasney Experience'
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Nathan Holt

Balancing online study with work and life

24 June 2025

When I first looked into studying for a master’s in Fine Art, one of my biggest questions was: Can...

Balancing online study with work and life
Library facilities
Library facilities

Why I applied through Clearing

23 June 2025

Student, Deryn shares her experience of applying to Falmouth University through Clearing.

Why I applied through Clearing
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SOFT two students

Choosing between Film BA and Television & Film Production BA at Falmouth

23 June 2025

Current student, Alex give a breakdown of the key differences between these two degrees.

Choosing between Film BA and Television & Film Production BA at Falmouth
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May - student voice - endometriosis

Studying at university with endometriosis

23 June 2025

May, a student at Falmouth University offers her experience and advice for studying at university wi...

Studying at university with endometriosis
Student Lowri at Falmouth University
Lowri

Falmouth University as an Insurance Choice: When things don't go to plan

21 June 2025

Decision-making can prove difficult at every stage in life, however making choices related to higher...

Falmouth University as an Insurance Choice: When things don't go to plan
A young woman with her parents at a Falmouth University Open Day
Parents at Open Day

How parents and carers can support their child through Clearing

18 June 2025

Kylie, a mother and mature student, offers her advice for supporting your child through Clearing.

How parents and carers can support their child through Clearing
Meditation illustration by Ella Kasperowicz
Meditation illustration - Ella

Advice for results day

13 June 2025

Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.

Advice for results day
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A day in the life of an Architecture student

10 June 2025

Millie, a first-year student, shows us a day in the life studying Architecture at Falmouth.

A day in the life of an Architecture student
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Alanis 3

Changing careers through online study

10 June 2025

In this article, Sustainable Fashion MA (Online) student Alanis tells us about how she’s transform...

Changing careers through online study
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Games Academy student holding games controller

Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online

04 June 2025

Deciding what to study at university, and where, can be a massively daunting task, but my time at Fa...

Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online
MA Profesional Writing Patrick Gale notebook
Author Patrick Gale's notebooks from the University archive

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

04 June 2025

Hey and welcome! My name is Belle, and I'm a Creative Writing BA (Online) student at Falmouth Univer...

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
A girl sat drawing at her desk
Emily Moon

Why I chose to study Illustration online

03 June 2025

Hi, I’m Emily and I’m currently in my third year studying Illustration BA (Online), about to sta...

Why I chose to study Illustration online
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View of Swanpool Beach and cafe

Studying at your insurance choice university

01 June 2025

Choosing the right university for you is an important decision, but just because something doesn’t...

Studying at your insurance choice university
Game art studio designing house

Studying Game Art at Falmouth University

29 May 2025

Despite not knowing exactly what I wanted to study at University, I knew I wanted to do a digital ar...

Studying Game Art at Falmouth University

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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Summer 2025

Sat 26 Jul 2025

Sat 26 & Sun 27 July, 10:00 - 17:00 each day

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13

In-person

Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
Adobe Illustrator short course
Adobe Illustrator short course

Mon 28 Jul 2025

09:00 – 16:00 | Price £150

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Illustrator | July 2025

Online

This one day course is for individuals wanting to grow their skills in Adobe Illustrator and learn h...

Short Course: Getting started with Adobe Illustrator | July 2025
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Acting film elena Benedetti

Tue 29 Jul 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Theatre Arts Taster | 29th July 2025

In-person

Step into the spotlight for this 1-day hands-on performance course, where we will help young theatre...

Theatre Arts Taster | 29th July 2025
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Adobe Illustrator ACP lead image

Tue 29 Jul 2025

09.00-16.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | July 2025

Online

Enhance your beginner design skills with our engaging course. Learn how to cut and reshape your desi...

Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | July 2025
Word

Wed 30 Jul 2025

09.00 - 12.00 | Price £110

Make Essay & Dissertation Writing Easier Using MS Word | July 2025

Online

Master Microsoft Word for writing dissertations and essays with this comprehensive course. Learn to ...

Make Essay & Dissertation Writing Easier Using MS Word | July 2025
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Agile and Scrum

Wed 30 Jul 2025

Price: £150

An introduction to managing creative projects with Agile and Scrum

In-person

Join us for this interactive course on the practical application of Scrum and Agile project manageme...

An introduction to managing creative projects with Agile and Scrum
Entrepreneurship students
Entrepreneurship 1

Wed 30 Jul 2025

18:00 - 19:00

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Course Overview and live Q&A

Online

Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Course Overview and live Q&A
Mokulito
Mokulito

Thu 31 Jul 2025

2-day course | 31 Jul - 1 Aug | Price: £250

Mokulito with monotype

In-person

Explore the possibilities of Mokulito and monotype printing in this two-day course in our wonderful ...

Mokulito with monotype
Open Day
Open Day

Fri 01 Aug 2025

Campus Tours occur on Wednesdays & Fridays. Please find all August dates below.

Campus Tours in August 2025

In-person

Book a Campus Tour now to discover our beautiful campus grounds and explore our vast range of profes...

Campus Tours in August 2025
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Mon 04 Aug 2025

09.00-16.00 | £150

Short Course: Getting Started with Adobe InDesign | August 2025

Online

If you’re new to Adobe Indesign, our Adobe Indesign course is a great first step into the world of...

Short Course: Getting Started with Adobe InDesign | August 2025
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ACA After Effects_main image

Mon 04 Aug 2025

04, 03, 04, 06 August 09:00 – 16:00 | Price:£690

Short Course: ACP After Effects - Daily | August 2025

Online

This course offers comprehensive training in Adobe After Effects, the industry-leading software for ...

Short Course: ACP After Effects - Daily | August 2025
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ACP InDesign course lead image

Mon 04 Aug 2025

04 - 07 August 09:00 - 16:00 | Price £690

Short Course: Indesign ACP | Intensive Course | August 2025

Online

This Adobe InDesign course is for designers, or people transitioning into a design job who need to u...

Short Course: Indesign ACP | Intensive Course | August 2025
short courses

Mon 04 Aug 2025

09.00 - 16.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: After Effects: Getting Started | August 2025

Online

This introductory course in Adobe After Effects is designed to provide beginners with a solid founda...

Short Course: After Effects: Getting Started | August 2025
Robotics

Mon 04 Aug 2025

5-day course | 4 - 8 Aug | £650

Build a Robot: Introduction to Robotics

In-person

This intensive, fun and challenging course will take you from robotics beginner to creating your own...

Build a Robot: Introduction to Robotics
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ACA After Effects_main image

Tue 05 Aug 2025

09.00-16.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: After Effects: Propel your skills to the next level | August | 2025

Online

This course is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Adobe After Effects and want to ...

Short Course: After Effects: Propel your skills to the next level | August | 2025
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Tue 05 Aug 2025

09.00-16.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: Go further with InDesign | August 2025

Online

After attending the Go Further with Adobe InDesign course, participants will deepen their knowledge ...

Short Course: Go further with InDesign | August 2025
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Weave a wall hanging

Tue 05 Aug 2025

2-day course | 5 & 6 August | Price: £250

Weave a wall hanging on a table loom | August 2025

In-person

August dates - Weave your own custom-designed wall hanging on a table loom in our professional weave...

Weave a wall hanging on a table loom | August 2025
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Intensive Dates: 5-7 Aug 2025

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners

In-person

Discover the joy of salsa dancing in this three-day intensive short course led by James, our experie...

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners
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ACA After Effects_main image

Wed 06 Aug 2025

9:00 - 4:00 | Price: £150

Short Course: After Effects: Master your skills | August 2025

Online

This course offers a fantastic opportunity to elevate your animation skills and enhance your creativ...

Short Course: After Effects: Master your skills | August 2025
Film and television short course
Film and television short course

Wed 06 Aug 2025

09.00-16.00 | Price: £150

Short Course: Adobe InDesign | Propel your skills to the next level | August 2025.

Online

After attending the Propel Your InDesign Skills to the Next Level course, participants will have mas...

Short Course: Adobe InDesign | Propel your skills to the next level | August 2025.