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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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    Virtual events

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

    Event
    Wed 20 Jan 2021
    13:00 - 17:00

    Applicant Advice Drop-in Q&A

    Online event

    Have your questions answered by our expert advisors and current students.

    Event
    Wed 20 Jan 2021
    13:00 - 14:00

    Portfolio, Audition & Interview Advice for International Students

    Online event

    Get advice on what to include in your portfolio and how to prepare for your audition or interview.

    Event
    Wed 20 Jan 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Preparing for Student Life

    Online event

    This session will give you a glimpse of what daily life is like for a university student and offer...

    Event
    Thu 21 Jan 2021
    14:00 - 15:00

    Why Study in Cornwall?

    Online event

    Join our online event and hear from students on why they decided to study close to home.

    Event
    Thu 21 Jan 2021
    17:00 - 18:00

    Why Study in Cornwall?

    Online event

    Join our online event and hear from students on why they decided to study close to home.

    Event
    Tue 26 Jan 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Student Finance

    Online event

    This session is designed to offer UK students an understanding of student loans, repayments and...

    Event
    Wed 27 Jan 2021
    09:00 - 10:00

    International Applications for Postgraduate Degrees

    Online event

    This session will focus on how to apply for a postgraduate degree as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 27 Jan 2021
    13:00 - 17:00

    Applicant Advice Drop-in Q&A

    Online event

    Have your questions answered by our expert advisors and current students.

    Event
    Wed 27 Jan 2021
    13:00 - 14:00

    International Applications for Undergraduate Degrees

    Online event

    Find out how to apply to Falmouth University as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 27 Jan 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Applying to Falmouth University

    Online event

    Join this online session to find out about our application process.

    Event
    Thu 28 Jan 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Portfolio Advice

    Online event

    Get advice and information about putting together an interview-ready portfolio.

    Event
    Wed 03 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Preparing for Student Life

    Online event

    This session will give you a glimpse of what daily life is like for a university student and offer...

    Event
    Wed 03 Feb 2021
    18:00 - 19:00

    MA Illustration: Authorial Practice course overview and Q&A

    Online event

    Join our live Q&A to hear about studying MA Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth.

    Event
    Mon 08 Feb 2021
    18:00 - 19:00

    Film & Television MA course overview and Q&A

    Online event

    Join our live Q&A to hear about studying for an MA in Film & Television at Falmouth.

    Event
    Tue 09 Feb 2021
    18:00 - 19:00

    Student Finance

    Online event

    This session is designed to offer UK students an understanding of student loans, repayments and...

    Event
    Wed 10 Feb 2021
    09:00 - 10:00

    International Applications for Undergraduate Degrees

    Online event

    Find out how to apply to Falmouth University as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 10 Feb 2021
    13:00 - 14:00

    International Applications for Postgraduate Degrees

    Online event

    This session will focus on how to apply for a postgraduate degree as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 10 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Applying to Falmouth University

    Online event

    Join this online session to find out about our application process.

    Event
    Thu 11 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Portfolio Advice

    Online event

    Get advice and information about putting together an interview-ready portfolio.

    Event
    Mon 15 Feb 2021
    18:00 - 19:00

    Prosthetic Effects MA course overview and live Q&A

    Online event

    Join our live Q&A to hear about studying for an MA in Prosthetic Effects at Falmouth.

    Event
    Wed 17 Feb 2021
    09:00 - 10:00

    Portfolio, Audition & Interview Advice for International Students

    Online event

    Get advice on what to include in your portfolio and how to prepare for your audition or interview.

    Event
    Wed 17 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Preparing for Student Life

    Online event

    This session will give you a glimpse of what daily life is like for a university student and offer...

    Event
    Tue 23 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Student Finance

    Online event

    This session is designed to offer UK students an understanding of student loans, repayments and...

    Event
    Wed 24 Feb 2021
    09:00 - 10:00

    International Applications for Postgraduate Degrees

    Online event

    This session will focus on how to apply for a postgraduate degree as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 24 Feb 2021
    13:00 - 14:00

    International Applications for Undergraduate Degrees

    Online event

    Find out how to apply to Falmouth University as an international student.

    Event
    Wed 24 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Applying to Falmouth University

    Online event

    Join this online session to find out about our application process.

    Event
    Thu 25 Feb 2021
    16:00 - 17:00

    Portfolio Advice

    Online event

    Get advice and information about putting together an interview-ready portfolio.

    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

    Animation & Visual Effects

    Sportswear Design

    English with 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

    Students working in studio at a table
    Photography students shooting in the photography studio
    Dancers in studio stretching.
    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

    Choosing a creative path

    Discovering what you want to study at university isn't always easy. Sportswear design student Gee tells us how she came to understand why Falmouth was the best choice for her.

    Online learning in changing times

    Third year photography student Lydia Shearsmith tells us how she's made the switch to online learning. 

    Tips for shared living

    Moving into halls can feel like a daunting experience - but Acting student Aemilia is here to guide you through the do's and don'ts of shared living.

    Exploring Cornwall

    Illustration student Julie talks us through some of the best trips in and around Falmouth.

    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
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