Clearing 2025
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Clearing 2025 will open in July 2025.
Discover more about the courses we offer and find out how you can apply for study at Falmouth.
Our courses
Games
Collaborate with creatives across the university, build a portfolio of completed games and learn fro...
Art and Design
Network with industry experts, work on live briefs and create in purpose built art and design studio...
Film and TV
As a member of CILECT we are recognised as one of the world's best film and TV schools. But why else...
Performance, Theatre and Music
World-class facilities, strong industry links and cross-discipline collaboration opportunities; here...
Fashion
Work on live projects for the worlds biggest brands, get insights from industry leaders and have pro...
Business, Marketing and Events
Explore live projects, multidisciplinary collaborations and professional-standard facilities. ...
Photography
Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll work on live projects through ou...
English, Writing and Journalism
Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facili...
Online degrees
There's more than one way to study for a degree. Find out what online degrees are available through ...
What is UCAS Clearing?
Clearing is part of the application cycle for universities. It's an opportunity for applicants who have made a UCAS undergraduate application but do not hold any offers, to be matched to university places that haven't yet been filled.
Whether you're an applicant, or a parent / guardian of an applicant, we've put together Clearing guides to support you below:
See student guide
Film graduate Louis joined Falmouth through Clearing. Now he's here to share his experiences and help you through the process.
How to prepare for Clearing
Discover how Natalie navigated the Clearing application process and began studying Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons) at Falmouth.
Read morePrepare for applying through Clearing
1. Do your research
Before you apply through Clearing make sure you've looked into key information such as how the course is taught and assessed, whether you get a dedicated studio space, how to apply for accommodation and what support services are available to you.
2. Apply yourself
Always complete your Clearing application yourself. Remember, the Falmouth University Applicant Services team are on hand to offer application advice and guidance at every stage.
3. Be prepared
If you're applying through Clearing by phone, you'll need to supply your UCAS number (if you have one) and your qualifications (including the name of the qualification, the subject, the grade and when you took them).
4. Ask the right questions
When you're talking to our Applicant Services team, be sure to get all your questions answered. For example you might want to ask what accommodation is available, whether you have a deadline, when the start of term is or whether there is any summer reading/work for your course.
You can also chat to our current students online and attend our events. These are great spaces to ask questions and get all the information you need about studying at Falmouth.
5. Virtual visits & events
You can experience Falmouth from afar by visiting our Virtual Experience page and booking your place at our online events.
Why Falmouth?
Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. This sub-tropical corner of the country may be small, but its character is mighty.
At Falmouth you’ll find campuses with professional facilities, teaching excellence and a unique creative community. With student-led digital agencies, an incredible Guest Speaker Programme and opportunities to take on live industry briefs, our students are doing it for real. They work across disciplines, upskilling and building towards an impactful future.
Teaching excellence
We're proud to offer teaching excellence at Falmouth. Get taught by industry-professionals, in top-class facilities and inclusive communities.
Prestigious alumni
Our alumni are our proudest achievement. They're making an impact in the modern world and can often be seen featured in our News.
Unique community
Our creativity is fuelled by and nutured in the community we have at Falmouth. We're diverse, inclusive and above all unique.
Industry-standard facilities
Our facilities are built and maintained to give you the opportunity to work at a professional level, preparing you for life after university.
Our students
Don't take our word for it. We're proud of our students and you can talk to them online to learn about Falmouth from those that know it best.
Our alumni stories
Online Indie Game Development graduate on studying from Dubai
15 May 2025
After nearly five years as a Games Design lecturer in Dubai, Anna Tookey decided it was time to inve...
Graduate shortlisted for Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award
13 May 2025
Photography MA (Online) graduate, Nina Kostamo Deschamps is already making her mark in the field.
Online Film & TV graduate on the benefits of studying online
13 May 2025
In order to push her career to the next level and scratch her creative itch, studying had to fit aro...
Online Film & TV graduate on studying from Hong Kong
07 May 2025
From professional dancer to director, educator and NGO founder, Elissa Rosati has spent her career i...
Game artist Nate Bedford on creating unique characters
14 April 2025
Whether sketching strangers in cafés or dreaming up fantasy worlds, Game Art BA(Hons) alumni Nate B...
Image: Jennifer Forward-Hayter
Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
14 April 2025
Jesse Alexander, Course Leader of Photography MA (Online), and Phil Hill, a graduate of the same pro...
Image by Sylwia Ciszewska-Peciak
Photography graduate Dawn Rodgers exhibits at FORMAT Festival
11 April 2025
Dawn Rodgers has recently showcased her work as part of the renowned East Meets West Masterclass Pro...
Jemima Olchawski, CEO of The Fawcett Society, Philosophy, Politics and Economics 2002-2005. ©PhilippaJames
Philippa James’ latest commission honours 50 years of women at Jesus College, Oxford
03 April 2025
Photography graduate Philippa James has create a portrait series celebrating 50 years of coeducation...
Simeon Berends on a career shaped by curiosity
01 April 2025
When Simeon Berends walked through the doors of a local radio station as a teenager, he was hoping f...
Building blockbuster games from Penryn: The Cornishman working on Atomfall
28 March 2025
Ross Everson always knew he wanted to make games — but his journey into making some of the gaming...
Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist
25 March 2025
Graduate Chris Copeland has embraced change since completing the Game Development: Art course. After...
“Have a strong idea at the heart of every creative project,” says James Flint
25 March 2025
After graduating from the Graphic Design BA(Hons) in 2012, James Flint got a lucky break as an inter...
Graduate's seaweed plastic documentary wins more recognition at Royal Television Society Awards
21 March 2025
Television & Film Production BA(Hons) graduate Olaf Lawrence’s documentary about seaweed plastics ...
Graduate Ruairi Wakefield on touring with his musical heroes
12 March 2025
From lecture halls to international tour venues, Ruairi Wakefield went from applying to the Technica...
Dave Tipper on the lasting influence of an MA in Photography
19 February 2025
Photography graduate, Dave Tipper, reflects on how his studies have influenced both his photographic...
Q&A with Graphic Designer, George Sutton
12 February 2025
George Sutton is a practicing designer - and alumni of Graphic Design BA - with an eye for cross-sec...
Bluff Rock, Ngoorabul Nation, 2024. Work by Glenn Porter
MA graduate’s photo series sheds light on Australia’s frontier wars
11 February 2025
Glenn Porter's Final Major Project has recently been published in an international criminology journ...
Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
07 February 2025
Her winning image, ‘Maria & Connie’, is part of her final major project, ‘Lost & Found’.
Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
29 January 2025
Discover how Rehab’s journey at Falmouth helped shape her creative vision and propelled her remark...
Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
20 January 2025
Robotics BA(Hons) students Amy While and Maya Rogers recently worked on a custom conveyor belt for u...
Graduate cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win
13 January 2025
Film graduate Bryan Gavigan scooped a BAFTA Cymru award for his work on the crime drama Passenger. B...
Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”
06 January 2025
After working and gaining experience at various creative agencies, graduate Anouska decided to switc...
Film graduate brings Grenfell stories to life
20 December 2024
Film BA(Hons) graduate Lydia Knights has produced a compelling documentary film for the community fo...
Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
12 December 2024
Communication Design MA graduate Alexis Over-Papatzaneteas has built on his hugely successful D&AD P...
Aimee Shardlow: Fine Art Graduate starts her own business
09 December 2024
Fine Art Graduate Aimee Shardlow tells us about her experience as an independent artist living near ...
© Yas Crawford. 2021. Cellular VIId, from the Series: Cellular Flow
The Royal Photographic Society awards Honorary Fellowships to Falmouth staff and alumni
26 November 2024
Tutor Michelle Sank and Falmouth graduate Yas Crawford have been awarded Honorary Fellowships from T...
Anna at Palazzo Monti, 2024.
Fine Art graduate joins The Great Women Artists Residency in Italy
21 November 2024
Maltese artist Anna Calleja’s career is endlessly inspiring. Since graduating from Fine Art BA(Hon...
Sustainable Product Design student takes inspiration from Blue Earth Summit
18 November 2024
Driven by a desire to make a difference, Sustainable Product Design student Florence Pike-Quantick c...
Falmouth graduate lands Wildlife Photographer of the Year cover
12 November 2024
We caught up with William Fortescue to discuss his work and ask his advice for aspiring wildlife pho...
Product Design graduate Will Falch-Lovesey on his innovative seaweed-based pregnancy test kit
08 November 2024
Graduate Will Falch-Lovesey initially joined the Sustainable Product Design course at Falmouth with ...
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Read more stories
The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University
16 August 2024
Is it better to live in Falmouth or Penryn? How easy is it to get between the two campuses? Will I h...
So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
16 August 2024
I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips...
How you can make industry connections while studying at Falmouth
24 January 2024
Moving to a University that is based in a small seaside town, such as Falmouth, may leave you wonder...
Building industry connections while studying at Falmouth
24 January 2024
As a student, making industry connections is so important and throughout my time at Falmouth Univers...
What's it like to study at a creative University
13 December 2023
As I reflect on the past year and a half I’ve spent studying at Falmouth University, I feel compel...
What is it like to study at a creative University?
04 December 2023
For me, the prospect of going to a creative university was daunting. I came from a background of ‘...
Clearing 2024: Your questions answered
08 September 2023
Are you still thinking of applying to join Falmouth University through Clearing 2024? We’re here t...
Advice for results day
11 August 2023
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Why our class of 2023 chose Falmouth University
My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing
05 July 2023
Get Clearing advice from a current student.
Studying at my second choice university
02 June 2023
Dance student Dorka shares her experience of studying at her second choice university.
How university helped to build my confidence
26 May 2023
Find out how university helped one student to build confidence and individuality.
Take a tour of Falmouth University's facilities
24 May 2023
Television student, Zoe shows us around the facilities across Falmouth and Penryn Campus.
Fun days out in Cornwall on a budget
10 May 2023
If you’re thinking about joining Falmouth University, then discover what Falmouth and Cornwall has...
Studying online as a neurodivergent student
20 February 2023
Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online) student Daniel Whitaker shares his experiences studying online as...
Hear from our students
How to prepare for Clearing
15 August 2024
Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’...
My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing
05 July 2023
Get Clearing advice from a current student.
So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
16 August 2024
I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips...
What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village
15 August 2024
Moving from home to university can feel like a daunting step, but getting a clearer picture of what ...
Advice for results day
11 August 2023
Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.
My Five Favourite Things About Studying at Falmouth
12 February 2024
In just over a year, Falmouth has become my home. Its beauty, community and endless opportunities ha...
What is it like to study at a creative University?
04 December 2023
For me, the prospect of going to a creative university was daunting. I came from a background of ‘...
Moving from a city to a seaside town
29 January 2024
I’d best describe the shift from living in a city to living in Falmouth, as moving from hustle and...
My experience settling in at Falmouth
10 June 2024
We are quickly approaching the start of a new year at Falmouth University, meaning that thousands of...
Key dates for 2025 applications
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 January 2025 | UCAS equal consideration deadline |
| 26 February 2025 | UCAS Extra opens |
| 1 July 2025 | Clearing 2024 at UCAS opens |
| 4 July 2025 | UCAS Extra closes |