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 living and studying at Falmouth.
Fri 16 Aug 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Undergraduate Online Application Support Event
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...
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
My favourite spots in Falmouth to hangout
09 July 2024
During the summer, my friends and I enjoy going to Gylly beach. We usually bring cards, a volleyball...
My favourite hang out spots in Falmouth and Penryn
09 July 2024
As a new student, you’re in for a treat. Falmouth is brimming with fantastic spots to eat, relax a...
What is the Student Mentor Scheme?
09 July 2024
Starting university can be a daunting and nervous time, but rest assured there is plenty of support ...
My advice for working part-time alongside your studies
08 July 2024
While you're studying, working part-time may be something you're thinking about doing to earn a bit ...
Working part-time alongside your studies
08 July 2024
Hi, I'm Zoe and I am currently studying on the BA(Hons) Acting degree at Falmouth Uni.
What to expect from your first week at Falmouth
08 July 2024
If you have received an offer from Falmouth, then you're probably getting to that point where you're...
What to expect in your first week at Falmouth
08 July 2024
Despite all the preparation over the summer, the main thing that made me feel like I had officially ...
Credit: Anita Majid
Why I chose to study Visual Communication online
17 June 2024
I'm Anita, a 24 year-old Iranian woman currently in my third year of study on Falmouth's online BA i...
How to save money while studying at Falmouth
11 June 2024
I’ve studied and lived in Falmouth for the past three years, in this blog post I’ll share some m...
Making the transition from school to University
10 June 2024
Going to university can feel like a really big and scary step in your life. For many young people, u...
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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