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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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We guarantee accommodation for Clearing applicants in University owned, managed or approved accommodation. This is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Games

Collaborate with creatives across the university, build a portfolio of completed games and learn fro...

Games
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Art and Design

Network with industry experts, work on live briefs and create in purpose built art and design studio...

Art and Design
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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...

Film and TV
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Performance, Theatre and Music

World-class facilities, strong industry links and cross-discipline collaboration opportunities; here...

Performance, Theatre and Music
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Fashion

Work on live projects for the worlds biggest brands, get insights from industry leaders and have pro...

Fashion
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Business, Marketing and Events

Explore live projects, multidisciplinary collaborations and professional-standard facilities. ...

Business, Marketing and Events
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Photography

Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll work on live projects through ou...

Photography
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English, Writing and Journalism

Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facili...

English, Writing and Journalism
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Online degrees

There's more than one way to study for a degree. Find out what online degrees are available through ...

Online degrees

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:

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Your guide to Clearing at Falmouth University - 2023

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
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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.

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Prepare 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.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

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.

Beyond the ordinary

We're beyond the ordinary. From creative collaboration across disciplines to a student life like no other, explore what makes Falmouth unique. 

Why Falmouth University
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Our facilities

We've got industry-standard facilities to equip you for life after university. Whichever course you choose, you'll have the chance to expand your skillset and understanding of other disciplines through cross-course collaborative opportunities. 

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Our alumni stories

Elliot Griffiths

From studying Game Development to designing on F1 Manager

29 May 2025

For Elliot Griffiths, the Game Development: Art course at Falmouth was where he discovered a love of...

From studying Game Development to designing on F1 Manager
Thom

An Indie Games online graduate’s journey from lecturer to course director

28 May 2025

Eight months after becoming a dad, Thom Barrett signed up for the online master’s in Indie Game De...

An Indie Games online graduate’s journey from lecturer to course director
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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...

Online Indie Game Development graduate on studying from Dubai

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.

Graduate shortlisted for Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award
becky smith

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 the benefits of studying online
elissa

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...

Online Film & TV graduate on studying from Hong Kong
nate

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...

Game artist Nate Bedford on creating unique characters
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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...

Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
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East Meets West exhibition hang

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...

Photography graduate Dawn Rodgers exhibits at FORMAT Festival
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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...

Philippa James’ latest commission honours 50 years of women at Jesus College, Oxford
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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...

Simeon Berends on a career shaped by curiosity
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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...

Building blockbuster games from Penryn: The Cornishman working on Atomfall
Chris Copeland

Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist

25 March 2025

Graduate Chris Copeland has embraced change since completing the Game Development: Art course. After...

Chris Copeland: Life as a Technical Artist
James Flint

“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...

“Have a strong idea at the heart of every creative project,” says James Flint
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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's seaweed plastic documentary wins more recognition at Royal Television Society Awards
Ruairi Wakefield

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...

Graduate Ruairi Wakefield on touring with his musical heroes
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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...

Dave Tipper on the lasting influence of an MA in Photography
George Sutton

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...

Q&A with Graphic Designer, George Sutton
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Bluff Rock - Glenn Porter

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...

MA graduate’s photo series sheds light on Australia’s frontier wars
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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’.

Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
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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...

Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
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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...

Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
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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 cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win
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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...

Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”
lydia knights

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...

Film graduate brings Grenfell stories to life
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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...

Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
Aimee Shardlow

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 ...

Aimee Shardlow: Fine Art Graduate starts her own business
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Yas Crawford. 2021. Cellular VIId

© 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...

The Royal Photographic Society awards Honorary Fellowships to Falmouth staff and alumni
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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...

Fine Art graduate joins The Great Women Artists Residency in Italy
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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...

Sustainable Product Design student takes inspiration from Blue Earth Summit

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Tuition Fees & Student Funding

If you’re considering studying at Falmouth then finance will be an important part of your study pl...

Tuition Fees & Student Funding
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Student Life

Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. From exploring the coastline, seek...

Student Life
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Student Support

Discover all the support services and wellbeing resources available to Falmouth University students....

Student Support
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Clearing Advice for Parents, Guardians and Carers

What is Clearing? How can your child apply? And how can you support them through the process? Find o...

Clearing Advice for Parents, Guardians and Carers
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Employability Service

Access career support and advice from your Employability Service from day one of your studies, right...

Employability Service
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Widening Participation & Outreach

Discover how we can support students to access higher education.

Widening Participation & Outreach

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Hear what Falmouth is like straight from our students

From the Clearing process, 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. Simply set up your account, send them a question and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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How to prepare for Clearing

15 August 2024

Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’...

How to prepare for Clearing
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My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing

05 July 2023

Get Clearing advice from a current student.

My advice for applying to Falmouth through Clearing
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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...

So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
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Advice for results day

11 August 2023

Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.

Advice for results day
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Moving far away for university

12 May 2025

Hear about Ruby's experience of moving far from home for university.

Moving far away for university
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Why Falmouth is the place to study creative subjects

07 April 2025

As a Cornish local, I’ve always known that Falmouth is special. This vibrant coastal town on Cornw...

Why Falmouth is the place to study creative subjects
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Feeling safe at university: Why Falmouth was the right choice for me

19 December 2024

When choosing a university, one of Mariana's priorities was feeling safe in its environment.

Feeling safe at university: Why Falmouth was the right choice for me
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The benefits of studying by the sea

13 November 2024

So, you may be wondering, why should I study at Falmouth? Well, there are many reasons why you shoul...

The benefits of studying by the sea
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How I met my friends at university

23 April 2025

May shares her experience of making friends at uni and explains how the best friendships can take ti...

How I met my friends at university

Thinking of studying with us in 2025?

If you're thinking of studying with us in September 2025, you can find out about the courses we offer, student life, and our creative community in our undergraduate pages.

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