Virtual Experience

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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.

Study at Falmouth
Get a glimpse into what it's like to study at Falmouth.

Virtual events

Find out everything you need to know about applying to Falmouth and student life.

Marketing MSc
Marketing MSc

Wed 09 Oct 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...

Personal Statement Advice
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Employability service

Wed 16 Oct 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Masterclass

Online

In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...

Personal Statement Masterclass
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Drawing students working together

Wed 23 Oct 2024

12:00 - 13:00

UCAS for International students

Online

Join this session if you are an international student and you would like to know more about applying...

UCAS for International students
Falmouth Photography student and lecturer discussing work.
Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno
Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno

Wed 23 Oct 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.

Portfolio Advice
Two male students seated while looking at a laptop
Architecture students looking at two laptops

Wed 30 Oct 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepar...

Applying as an International Student
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Writing for Script & Screen article image

Wed 30 Oct 2024

12:30 - 13:30

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study

Online

Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study

Wed 30 Oct 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Masterclass

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.

Portfolio Masterclass
An online photography student sat on the floor with their work
Online photography student

Mon 04 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Photography BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about the accelerated BA(Hons) Photography (Online) at Falmout...

Photography BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Business Entrepreneurship students
Business Entrepreneurship_Main

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BSc Business & Marketing (online) at Falmouth Universit...

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Interior design students

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.

BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A
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Illustration online 2024

Wed 06 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.

BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Creative Writing online 2024

Fri 08 Nov 2024

11:00 - 12:00

BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Creative Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.

BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Visual Communications student work 4

Tue 12 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Visual Communication BA Hons (Online) at Falmouth Univers...

BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A
Falmouth Photography student and lecturer discussing work.
Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno
Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno

Wed 13 Nov 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.

Portfolio Advice

Wed 20 Nov 2024

17:30 - 18:30

Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)
International students chatting at a table
International students chatting

Wed 27 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepar...

Applying as an International Student
An online photography student sat on the floor with their work
Online photography student

Wed 27 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study

Online

Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study
Three Falmouth Business students looking at graphs
Business students sat on floor

Wed 27 Nov 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university. ...

Personal Statement Advice

Wed 04 Dec 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice
Three Falmouth Business students looking at graphs
Business students sat on floor

Wed 11 Dec 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...

Personal Statement Advice
International Business Management
International Business Management

Wed 18 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

As an international student, applying to a university in UK may seem quite daunting.

Applying as an International Student
A Falmouth University student sat on the floor surrounded by papers and books
Portfolio advice image

Wed 15 Jan 2025

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice
Falmouth Photography lecturer using camera equipment in a studio
Photography lecturer using camera equipment

Mon 20 Jan 2025

12:00 - 13:00

BA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...

BA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Marketing & Digital Communications MA Lead Image 2022

Tue 21 Jan 2025

12:00 - 13:00

BSc Business & Marketing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...

BSc Business & Marketing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Student Funding 2016 2

Wed 29 Jan 2025

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepa...

Applying as an International Student
Fox 4 Exterior Main Entrance
Fox 4 graphic design building

Wed 05 Feb 2025

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice
An aerial photo of a girl sat on a sofa with a notebook on her lap and a piece of paper next to her
Writing for Script & Screen article image

Wed 19 Feb 2025

12:30 - 13:30

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study

Online

Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...

An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study
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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

A wide angle aerial shot of Penryn campus with buildings and fields.
Penryn Campus aerial shot wide

Our Virtual Tour

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

Our Virtual Tour
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Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus

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.

Penryn accommodation tour
Courtyard at Tuke House halls of residence
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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.

Falmouth accommodation tour
Gylly Beach

Gylly beach tour

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

Gylly beach tour
A view of Penryn Campus from the air
Penryn Campus

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.

Penryn Campus tour
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Falmouth Campus Atrium. Photo Credit: Laura Bailey

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.

Falmouth Campus tour
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Eden Project Domes

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.

Eden Project tour
The Sidings building set amongst trees
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The Sidings accommodation tour

The Sidings offers student accommodation in self-contained single occupancy studio flats and shared flats.

The Sidings accommodation tour
Exterior view of Packsaddle student accommodation at Falmouth University
Packsaddle exterior

Packsaddle Hill accommodation tour

Packsaddle Hill offers a combination of single studios and shared flats. Each shared flat contains six, seven or eight bedrooms with 3/4 double beds, a full equipped kitchen and a communal area.

Packsaddle Hill accommodation tour
Falmouth University accommodation building exterior
Carrick View accommodation 1

Carrick View accommodation tour

Carrick view is located a ten-minute walk from Falmouth town centre and fifteen-minute walk from Falmouth Campus. Students can use nearby Penmere train station and bus stops to travel to Penryn campus.

Carrick View accommodation tour
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Maritime Studios 1

Maritime Studios accommodation tour

Maritime Studios is located close to the world-famous Falmouth docks and marina with spectacular panoramic sea views. 

Maritime Studios accommodation tour

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
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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

BSc(Hons) Business & Entrepreneurship course film
BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online)

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.

Life at Falmouth
A weekend in Cornwall
Students sitting on grass at Penryn campus.
Student life - sitting on grass at Penryn campus

How parents can support their child before an interview!

08 October 2024

As many parents know, especially mine, interviews are extremely stressful for their children.

How parents can support their child before an interview!
An image of a large garden on a sunny day
Fox Hill

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student

02 October 2024

As an international student, I was a bit nervous about the process of applying to Falmouth Universit...

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
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Glasney village exterior

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University

02 October 2024

Starting university can be scary. But starting with a condition that impacts your learning is a whol...

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University
View of Castle Beach in Falmouth with Pendennis Castle in the background
Castle Beach

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week

22 August 2024

Having done “Move-in Weekend” and “Freshers’ Week” twice, first at Sheffield University an...

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week
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My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings wh...

My experience of going to University a long way from home
A group of students stood outside an old building in Helston, Cornwall
CAST

The Fine Art MA (Online) group at CAST

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene

21 August 2024

Dr Anupa Sahdev is a student artist in her second year of Falmouth’s online master’s in Fine Art...

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
The view through the gates of the garden on Falmouth campus
Garden

Studying whilst being a young carer

20 August 2024

Hear from student Caitlin as she shares her experience of studying whilst being a young carer

Studying whilst being a young carer
Penryn Campus

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?

19 August 2024

Coming from a town nearly 8 hours from Falmouth, deciding to move such a distance from home was defi...

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?
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Virtual tour aerial Falmouth docks beach

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS

19 August 2024

When deciding on my university, I not only considered what would be vital for me to grow professiona...

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
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Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

19 August 2024

University applications can be long and daunting, but the best advice comes from those who’ve alre...

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

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.

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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.

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