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.
Virtual events
Find out everything you need to know about applying to Falmouth and student life.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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’...
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...
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...
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. ...
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’...
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...
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.
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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.
The Sidings accommodation tour
The Sidings offers student accommodation in self-contained single occupancy studio flats and shared flats.
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.
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.
Maritime Studios accommodation tour
Maritime Studios is located close to the world-famous Falmouth docks and marina with spectacular panoramic sea views.
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
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.
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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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