Virtual Experience

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

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Our free online information sessions let you find out everything you need to know about living and studying at Falmouth University.

Wed 29 Mar 2023
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance
Online
In this session we’ll give a clear overview of how the Student Finance system works for UK student...

Tue 04 Apr 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Creative Careers
Online
This session seeks to challenge some of the stereotypical thinking around creative careers and help ...

Wed 05 Apr 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Moving to Falmouth as an International Student
Online
Join this session to hear from our current international students about why they chose to move to Fa...

Wed 05 Apr 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Thu 06 Apr 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Student Finance
Online
In this session we’ll give you a clear overview of how the Student Finance system works for UK stu...

Tue 11 Apr 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Moving to Falmouth
Online
Join our webinar to hear from students from all over the UK about why they chose to move to Falmouth...

Wed 12 Apr 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Visa, Fees & Scholarships for International Students
Online
In this session we'll remind you about the visa process in general and give you general guidance.

Thu 13 Apr 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students
Online
In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...

Thu 13 Apr 2023
17:30 - 18:30
Parents & Carers: Starting University
Online
If your child is starting university in September, then this session is a great way to find out more...

Tue 25 Apr 2023
18:00 - 19:00
Masterclass: Film & Television MA (Online)
Online
Join Course Leader Jem Mackay for a masterclass in Film & Television.

Wed 03 May 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Moving to Falmouth as an International Student
Online
Join this session to hear from our current international students about why they chose to move to Fa...

Wed 03 May 2023
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance
Online
We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...

Wed 10 May 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students
Online
In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...

Wed 17 May 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Visa, Fees & Scholarships for International Students
Online
In this session we'll remind you about the visa process in general and give you general guidance.

Wed 07 Jun 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Moving to Falmouth as an International Student
Online
Join this session to hear from our current international students about why they chose to move to Fa...

Wed 07 Jun 2023
16:00 - 17:00
Moving to Falmouth
Online
Join our webinar to hear from students from all over the UK about why they chose to move to Falmouth...

Wed 14 Jun 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Visa, Fees & Scholarships for International Students
Online
In this session we'll remind you about the visa process in general and give you general guidance.

Thu 15 Jun 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students
Online
In this session we will give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for...

Wed 12 Jul 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Moving to Falmouth as an International Student
Online
Join this session to hear from our current international students about why they chose to move to Fa...

Thu 13 Jul 2023
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students
Online
In this session we'll give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for y...

Wed 19 Jul 2023
16:00 - 17:00
Personal Statement Advice
Online
Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university. ...

Virtual tour
Get a 360º feel for our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery in just a few clicks.
Our individual 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 Cornwall Business School, 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.
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
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
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 videos and stories by our current students for you to check out below and get a feel for real-life at Falmouth.
Student Voices
Read more student articles
Which student accommodation is right for me?
15 March 2023
Get insights from students about our range of university accommodation.

5 things I’ve learned while studying Comedy Writing
28 February 2023
Having grown up watching classics like Only Fools and Horses, sharing Horrible Histories and Mr Bean...

A Reader's Guide to Finding New LQBTQ+ YA Fiction | By Lewis Hughes
23 February 2023
Three ways to find new LGBTQ+ young adult books

Studying Online as a Neurodivergent Student
20 February 2023
Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online) student Daniel Whitaker shares his experiences studying online as...

Becoming a specialist through online postgraduate study
27 January 2023
In this article, MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) student Inge shares how studying a...

How I turned a micro-internship into a lead role with a Cornish tech startup
06 January 2023
Nathan shares his journey from intern to content and brand marketing lead for a local tech startup.

Top tips for studying online
12 December 2022
Online undergraduate student Blossom shares her top tips on how to maximise your time to get the mos...

My top 5 favourite things about student life in Falmouth
07 December 2022
Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons) student Lucy shares her favourite things about student life ...

Black History Month: Student Work
27 October 2022
Explore student work created during Black History Month 2022.

Cultural Immersion Programme: Seeing Sweden
20 September 2022
In this blog, Sustainable Tourism Management graduate Hannah shares her Cultural Immersion programme...
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.