Virtual Experience | Falmouth University

Welcome to virtual Falmouth

You can experience Falmouth University and what it's like to study here on this Virtual Experience page.

Live outside the UK? Can't make an Open Day? No problem. Here you'll find a host of videos, images, virtual tours and student blogs to help you experience Falmouth from afar. Distance shouldn't be a reason to miss out on what our campuses have to offer, so get a real feel for what it's like to study and live in Cornwall right here.

Jump straight to the Virtual Tour

Our virtual tours

Discover our campuses and beautiful Cornwall

Our Virtual Tour

Jump right into the full virtual tour from here and get to know our two campuses and the surrounding areas.

Penryn accommodation tour

With spectacular views over Falmouth, Penryn, the sea and surrounding countryside, we offer a range of accommodation options to suit a variety of needs.

Falmouth accommodation tour

Located in Falmouth town, close to shops, bars and the beaches. Falmouth Campus is a short walk away and there is convenient access to public transport to Penryn Campus.

Gylly beach tour

Discover the stunning Gylly beach and outlying Pendennis headland. A tropical paradise right here on the Cornish coast.

Penryn Campus tour

Visit the Penryn Campus virtually and get to know the home of the School of Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Textiles Institute, the School of Film & Television, Games Academy, and more.

Falmouth Campus tour

Visit our Falmouth Campus and find the homes of the School of Communication, Falmouth School of Art, and the School of Architecture Design & Interiors.

Eden Project tour

Discover the Eden Project, one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions and where our Sustainable Festival Management and Sustainable Tourism Management students spend their final year.

Ask a student

What better way to get a real idea of what studying at Falmouth University is like than speaking to current students? From course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

Chat to a student now

Studying at Falmouth

From Creative Virtual Reality to Journalism, Animation to Musical Theatre, Sustainable Festival Management to Game Art, studying at Falmouth means access to peerless facilities, industry connections and an unmatchable location. Watch our spotlight course videos below or explore our courses by clicking the button.

Explore our courses

Spotlight courses

Drawing

Fashion Design

Journalism and Creative Writing

'Hop on a bus, and you’re at the beach. All this is right from your campus doorstep into the Cornish land and seascapes. Imagine - you’re studying where people go on holiday! And you won’t need to travel far for that spectacular excursion.'

Rudy Abi-Acar student on MA Creative Advertising

Student life

From cliff-diving to mountain-biking, summer-time festivals and bookshops in pubs, life at Falmouth is a blend of all things creative and inspirational. Whether you join one of our many clubs and societies, explore the coastline or connect with our amazing creative community, you'll find endless ways to experience Cornwall outside of your studies.

Discover life at Falmouth

Life at Falmouth

Sports & societies

A weekend in Cornwall

Explore our accommodation

We offer a wide range of accomodation choices including self-contained studios and ensuite rooms within shared flats. Check out the different options now.

Explore accommodation

Take a look at our facilities

Our industry-standard spaces and facilities are built with your future in mind. With cutting-edge equipment and technology as well as professional performance venues and studios, you'll be ready to step straight into industry when you graduate.

View all facilities

Photography students shooting in the photography studio

Students working in television studio lit up in blue.

Don't take our word for it

It's not about listening to what we have to say, we're already on-board with loving Falmouth. It's about hearing and reading the stories of the students who are here and immersed in the Falmouth experience.

We've collected some great stories written by our current students for you to read below and get a feel for real-life at Falmouth.

Falmouth stories

Falmouth in summer by Lauren Sergi

Check out what you could be getting up to over the summer in Falmouth. Read this blog by English with Creative Writing student Lauren Sergi.

Living on Penryn campus by Rudy Abi-Acar

When you hear about living in Cornwall, you know it’s going to be a sweet time. Here’s why living on the Penryn Campus is just as sweet. Read this blog by Rudy Abi-Acar.

Choosing the right uni by Lauren Sergi

Choosing which university to go to is arguably one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. Read this blog by Lauren Sergi.

The Workshops Festival 2019 by Jessica Kielstra

The workshop festival is in its second year and its grown even bigger, offering students studying any degree the chance to learn new skills. Read more of this blog by Jessica Kielstra.

Join us

If you like what you've seen and think Falmouth could be the place for you, why not read our application pages to find out just how soon you can become part of our community.

Read about applying