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Student stories

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The inside of the shared space in a Glasney flat
Glasney Student Village living space

Moving into Glasney Student Village as an international student

24 February 2026

Alexandro, reflects on his experience of living in Glasney as an international student.

Moving into Glasney Student Village as an international student
A group of Musical Theatre students dancing in a studio at Falmouth University
Musical Theatre DITL still

Day in the life of a Musical Theatre student

11 February 2026

BA(Hons) Musical Theatre student, Val takes us through a typical day of studying at Falmouth Univers...

Day in the life of a Musical Theatre student
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How I earn money as a student - becca

How I earn money as a student

03 February 2026

Becca discusses 5 ways she earns money alongside her studies.

How I earn money as a student
Falmouth University MA Graphic Design students at a table
MA Graphic Design students at a table

You've accepted your offer - what next?

02 February 2026

So, you have accepted your offer to Falmouth University and now you need to know what to do next. Th...

You've accepted your offer - what next?
A group of students at Falmouth University preparing filming equipment
Collaboration Film students

My experience of collaboration at Falmouth

02 February 2026

Alexandro explains how he collaborates with other students across the University.

My experience of collaboration at Falmouth
A young man playing a metal instrument surrounded by plants
Sam Judd Festival Management collaboration

Finding my creative voice through collaboration

28 January 2026

One of Sam's favourite things about Falmouth is collaborating with other students.

Finding my creative voice through collaboration
A Falmouth University student photographing another student in the studio
Collaboration - Kat in Photography studio

What I learned from collaborating at Falmouth

26 January 2026

Read how collaborating with other students has enriched Kat's learning experience.

What I learned from collaborating at Falmouth
A Musical Theatre student in the recording studio at Falmouth University
Ethan, Musical Theatre student in the recording studio

Ethan in the recording studio learning about recording songs/vocal reels

Why I chose to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth

08 January 2026

Discover why current student, Ethan chose to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth
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Illustration work by Amelie

Work by Amelie Bailey Hall

Why I chose Falmouth's Illustration degree

07 January 2026

Illustration student, Amelie shares her experience of studying at Falmouth.

Why I chose Falmouth's Illustration degree
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Marla Journalism & Creative Writing

Why I chose to study Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth

07 January 2026

Journalism & Creative Writing student, Marla discusses why she chose to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth
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Nivie student image business & digital marketing

Why I chose to study Business & Digital Marketing at Falmouth

06 January 2026

Second year student, Nivie shares why she chose her course at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Business & Digital Marketing at Falmouth
A Falmouth University student wearing a yellow top

My Falmouth University interview experience

11 December 2025

Illustration BA(Hons) student, Amelie discusses her interview experience at Falmouth University.

My Falmouth University interview experience
A woman smiling into the camera

Why I chose to study my PGCHE online with Falmouth

09 December 2025

This article was written by Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) (Online) graduate J...

Why I chose to study my PGCHE online with Falmouth
A Theatre & Performance student holding up a poster
Kat Theatre & Performance 8

Why I chose to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth

09 December 2025

Find out why Falmouth's Theatre & Performance degree stood out to current student, Kat.

Why I chose to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth
Montage of images of people swimming in the sea in winter
Winter - cold dips

The best things about Cornwall in winter

04 December 2025

Creative Advertising student, Becca shares her favourite things about winter in Cornwall.

The best things about Cornwall in winter

Why Falmouth's online Fine Art master's is the best course I've ever done

27 November 2025

Fine Art MA (Online) student Claire Rookes tells us about a recent course residential trip and why s...

Why Falmouth's online Fine Art master's is the best course I've ever done
A Falmouth University student in an interior with the subtitle 'Auditions'

How to prepare for your university audition

23 October 2025

In this video, Val shares her audition experience at Falmouth.

How to prepare for your university audition
beach

Finding Home in Falmouth

02 October 2025

For many students, Falmouth can feel a million miles away and that was surely the case for me. Comin...

Finding Home in Falmouth
A group of people walking outside at a Falmouth University Open Day
Open Day 2024 group Walking

5 reasons to attend a university Open Day

16 September 2025

Alice shares her top 5 reasons for attending an Open Day.

5 reasons to attend a university Open Day
Open Day
Open Day 3

What I've gained as a Student Ambassador

08 September 2025

As an ambassador, I have been provided with so many opportunities and I will talk about a few of the...

What I've gained as a Student Ambassador

Upcoming events

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Fine Art student working desk behind

Thu 19 Mar 2026

10:30 - 11:30

MA Fine Art | Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our Fine Art MA at Falmouth University. 

MA Fine Art | Course Overview
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Visual Communications student work 5

Thu 19 Mar 2026

12:00 - 13:00

BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Online) | Taster Event

Online

Our undergraduate, online Taster Sessions give you an opportunity to meet a member of the course's a...

BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Online) | Taster Event
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Business & Marketing online 2024

Thu 19 Mar 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online). 

MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Online Study

Mon 23 Mar 2026

18:00 - 19:00

MA Indie Game Development (Online) - Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA Indie Game Development degree at...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) - Course Overview and Live Q&A
Games Academy
Games Academy

Wed 25 Mar 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc | Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc at Falmouth.

Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc | Course Overview
Three Falmouth University students around a computer at the 2025 Games Jam
Games Jam 2025 group of students

Wed 25 Mar 2026

16:00 - 17:00

MA Game Design | Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our MA Game Design degree at Falmouth.

MA Game Design | Course Overview
Two AI for Games students at a computer at Falmouth University

Wed 25 Mar 2026

17:00 - 18:00

MSc Game Programming | Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about the MSc Game Programming at Falmouth University. During ...

MSc Game Programming | Course Overview
GA OL Courses
GA OL Courses

Wed 25 Mar 2026

17:00 - 18:00

MA Game Art | Course Overview

Online

In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, entry criteria and the different w...

MA Game Art | Course Overview
Hands working on a laptop
ACP InDesign course lead image

Wed 25 Mar 2026

18.00 - 21:00 | Price £85

Canva - Beyond the Basics - March

Online

Elevate your Canva skills with this next-level course. Building on the basics, you'll learn how to c...

Canva - Beyond the Basics - March
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ArtsCentre A Midsummer Nights Dream Spring 2026

Wed 25 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

A Midsummer Night's Dream

In-person

Step into a Midsummer Night’s Dream where joy runs wild and the forest hums with ancient magic.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A painted picture of Nell Gwynn
ArtsCentre Nell Gwynn Spring 2026

Thu 26 Mar 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Nell Gwynn

In-person

''They've disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They've put a woman on the stage".

Nell Gwynn
People painting from easels
Figure painting with Emily Roberts

Mon 30 Mar 2026

4-day course 30 March - 2nd April | £595

Figure Painting in oil from life Spring 2026

In-person

Working with a life model each day, create a full-length figure painting in oils on this 4-day cours...

Figure Painting in oil from life Spring 2026
A Falmouth University student ambassador talking to a girl wearing a navy jacket
Open Day female ambassador by Students Union stand

Wed 01 Apr 2026

Campus Tours in April 2026

In-person

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

Campus Tours in April 2026
Library facilities
Library facilities

Wed 01 Apr 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Student Finance for UK Students | Webinar

Online

We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...

Student Finance for UK Students | Webinar
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Photography studio

Thu 02 Apr 2026

1-day course | £200

Studio Photography Fundamentals Spring 2026

In-person

Spring 2026 cohort of studio photography fundamentals introductory short course

Studio Photography Fundamentals Spring 2026
Seaweed art

Tue 07 Apr 2026

1-day course | £150

Bio materials April 2026

In-person

Make bio-plastic samples in this 1 day practical introduction to bio-materials.

Bio materials April 2026
Two students creating sculptures
Figure Sculpture

Wed 08 Apr 2026

3-day course 8 - 10 April | £450

Figure Sculpture Spring 2026

In-person

Create a full reclining figure sculpture in clay from a life model on this 3 day course. It's suitab...

Figure Sculpture Spring 2026
Drawing the clothed figure short course
Drawing the clothed figure short course

Wed 08 Apr 2026

3-day course 8th-10th April | £450

Fluid Forms Drawing the Clothed Figure April 2026

In-person

April 2026 bookings for this creative 3-day figure drawing short course.

Fluid Forms Drawing the Clothed Figure April 2026
Three people stood talking

Wed 08 Apr 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Offer Holders Day

In-person

We invite all offer holders to join us on campus, at one of our Offer Holders Days.  These d...

Offer Holders Day
Student working on tablet
Visual Communication - 2023

Wed 08 Apr 2026

10:30 - 11:30

Coffee Morning: In conversation with our online undergraduate students | Online Session

Online

Grab your coffee and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of studyi...

Coffee Morning: In conversation with our online undergraduate students | Online Session