Clearing 2025 opens on 1 July
Thinking of joining us in September 2025? There's still time to apply. Find out about the courses we offer, student life, and our creative community.
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If you have any questions in the lead up to Clearing, contact our Applicant Services team via phone, email or online form and they can take you through your application options.
On campus & online courses
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Games
Collaborate with creatives across the university, build a portfolio of completed games and learn fro...
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Art
Network with industry experts, work on live briefs and create in purpose built art studios and works...
Design, Architecture & Interiors
Across our Design, Architecture & Interiors courses, you’ll explore how creative thinking, hum...
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. ...
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Photography
Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll work on live projects through ou...
Computing
Gain the skills to build impactful, human-centred solutions.
Communication, Media & Writing
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?
UCAS Clearing is a process that helps you find a university place if you don’t already have one. Clearing runs from July to October each year and offers a valuable opportunity for students who didn’t meet the conditions of their offer, are applying for the first time, or have decided to change their course or university.
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.
Key dates for 2025 applications
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 January 2025 | UCAS equal consideration deadline |
| 26 February 2025 | UCAS Extra opens |
| 1 July 2025 | Clearing 2025 applications open |
| 4 July 2025 | UCAS Extra closes |
| 5 July 2025 | Clearing 2025 at UCAS opens |
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. Campus Tours & virtual events
Book a Campus Tour to discover our beautiful campus grounds and explore our professional facilities and equipment. You can also experience Falmouth from afar by visiting our Virtual Experience page and by booking your place at our online events.
Late application FAQs
No, you don’t. Just get in touch with us and we can advise how you can apply now, depending on your individual circumstances.
We get that! You can apply to us directly without risking losing any other offers you may have. Just get in touch with us so we can walk you through how to apply, and we will also support you with the UCAS process if you are successful.
No. If you’re still studying or waiting on results we can make you a conditional offer based on your predicted grades. We’ll never make an unachievable offer, and you can send us your results when you have them.
To apply for University accommodation, you must be intending to start in 2025 and have Firmly accepted your offer with us. It takes around 24 hours to update in our systems once you accept, so this may not show immediately.
You can apply for accommodation if you have a conditional or unconditional offer.
In the instance that you do not move in or take your place in accommodation, your deposit is returned to you.
Please note: the information above is only applicable to accommodation applied for through Falmouth directly - not for any other providers.
Definitely not! In the first instance, contact UCAS to check the exact process for you.
Usually you will need to contact your Firm choice and us to advise that you want to switch. Then both Falmouth and your original Firm choice advise UCAS of your decision.
Yes! Just get in touch and we can advise how to apply directly to us. We will also help you with the UCAS process if you are successful.
Yes. We still have accommodation available and are still able to guarantee first year students a place in University owned, approved or managed accommodation.
Yes. We run 1:1 Campus Tours most Wednesdays and Fridays, hosted by our student tour guides.
You can book a Campus Tour at a time that suits you here.
Yes! Just get in touch and we can advise how you can apply directly to us.
We’ll help you with your UCAS application, if needed, too.
It's not too late - we are still accepting applications from International applicants.
You can contact our International team for advice on the best way to apply for you, and get support with your application: international@falmouth.ac.uk
It’s not too late, but we would advise that you apply as soon as possible.
You don’t need to have a place secured to apply for student finance.
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.
Hear from our students on why they chose to join our creative community. To find out more about why you should consider studying at Falmouth, click here.
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
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Online Indie Game Development graduate on studying from Dubai
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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...
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Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
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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
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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 ...
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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
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