Online Study

Creativity is a force for innovation: and it's not confined to campus. 

Since 2016 our online undergraduate and master's courses have given students the opportunity to take control of their future career. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, at a time and place that suits you.

You can study around work, alongside childcare or caring commitments, or just in a way that better fits your lifestyle - and all with the same high standard of academic tuition as our on campus courses. 

Explore where your creativity could take you. 

How online study works

How do you want to study?

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Undergraduate Online Study

Study an online bachelor's degree when and where it suits you. 

Undergraduate Online Study
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Postgraduate Online Study

Step forward in your career with one of our online master's degree courses.

Postgraduate Online Study

Global creative community  

Join our global community of creatives defining the future. 

Award-winning learning design 

Study through our award-winning Virtual Learning Environment and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees.

Unrivalled industry connections 

Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers. 

How does online study work? 

Falmouth’s online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught online.  

Advanced learning research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.  

Course materials are released via the virtual learning environment at the end of each week, allowing time to plan your studies for the week ahead. 

Teaching takes place through lectures from practicing professionals. Lectures are pre-recorded and re-watchable, so you won't have to worry about attending them live – it's like ‘learning on-demand’ to suit your schedule.

You will also have the opportunity to attend weekly webinars where you can connect with what's being taught, ask questions and collaborate. Webinars are recorded so you can engage with conversations even if you can't attend at the time they are scheduled.

The design of our online undergraduate degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere, and you can choose to study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. 

For our online undergraduate degrees, we generally recommend 27 - 33 hours of study per week for our part-time degrees, or 40 - 50 for the full-time course. 

For our online postgraduate degrees, we recommend a commitment of between 20-25 hours per week for the part-time option.

The above recommendations depend on your individual learning style and ability. The important thing to remember is that you can complete these hours at a time that suits you; all lectures are recorded and can be replayed at any time, so can fit around working or lifestyle commitments.

All our online undergraduate degrees are accelerated degrees.

An accelerated degree condenses the modules of a traditional undergraduate degree into two years if you study full-time, or three years if you study part-time. That means you'll be working across three study blocks per year, with shorter breaks between each study block rather than a traditional long break over summer. 

Accelerated degrees are a great way to fast-track your studies, progress faster and be ready to join the workplace sooner, while usually saving money on tuition fees and living costs.

All our online postgraduate degrees are part-time, and not accelerated. 

Wellbeing, accessibility and employability are just some of the ways Falmouth students are supported throughout their time with us, and online students benefit from the same levels of support as on-campus students.  

Our Accessibility and Inclusive Learning team support and advise students with disabilities, health conditions and Specific Learning Differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD).  You can access their support as soon as you have accepted your place, and can find their contact details and more information on the Accessibility and Inclusion study hub.

While you're studying, your Tutor will offer regular feedback on your work and be your first point of contact for any academic queries. You'll also have continual access to technical support, and a Student Advisor who'll be there to answer any general questions you have, help you to access academic and wellbeing support services (like our employability service, RealWORKS) and guide you through your student journey. 

Falmouth’s online degrees are validated and awarded in exactly the same way as those taught on campus, and online students graduate in the same in-person ceremonies as on-campus students. Your degree certificate will not say “online”. 

The difference with our online degrees is that they are designed from the outset to be taught online, by an award-winning team of Learning Designers. Advanced research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.  

You have the option to apply via UCAS or directly with us, depending on the course you choose and your level of education or professional experience. Find out the best way for you to apply for your chosen online degree. 

Stories from our online students and staff

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Online Illustration student creates charity prints in support of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

01 November 2024

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) student Fynn Dodd has collaborated with West Sussex Fire and Rescue S...

Online Illustration student creates charity prints in support of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
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The Advantages of Studying an Online Degree

31 October 2024

Online learning has advanced at pace over the past few years. With new technologies and more awarene...

The Advantages of Studying an Online Degree
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Stories from Falmouth’s online creative writing community

28 October 2024

From award wins to new publications, our Creative Writing BA (Online) students and staff have been i...

Stories from Falmouth’s online creative writing community

Falmouth online Fine Art community partner with Void Art Centre to explore sustainable ways of working

23 October 2024

Josie Cockram, Fine Art MA (Online) Course Lead, reflects on a special three-day trip in partnership...

Falmouth online Fine Art community partner with Void Art Centre to explore sustainable ways of working
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The group at sketch. Photo credit: Ivana Cicchelli

Online Interior Design students experience the heights of London’s interiors scene

21 October 2024

Members of Falmouth’s online Interior Design community explored some of London’s most vibrant in...

Online Interior Design students experience the heights of London’s interiors scene
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"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate

21 October 2024

Since starting his undergraduate degree at Falmouth in 2019, and through to completing his online In...

"Failure is a good thing," says Indie Game Development MA (Online) graduate
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Meet Falmouth's Online Photography Community

18 October 2024

Hear directly from students and staff on how our online photography community empowers them to devel...

Meet Falmouth's Online Photography Community
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Illustrator and tutor Connie Noble on the power of collective creativity

15 October 2024

Connie Noble is an independent illustrator and animator who has honed a distinctive style combining ...

Illustrator and tutor Connie Noble on the power of collective creativity
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Photography graduates bring pop-up reading room to Bristol Photobook Festival

27 September 2024

Two graduates from Falmouth’s online master’s in Photography are hosting a reading room at this ...

Photography graduates bring pop-up reading room to Bristol Photobook Festival
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Tula Parker

Graduate Spotlight: freelance illustrator Tula Parker

19 September 2024

Tula Parker is an illustrator on a mission to explore ways in which our bodies process memories. Thr...

Graduate Spotlight: freelance illustrator Tula Parker
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Jacy Wilkes

Photography graduate reaches British Photography Awards final for second year running

17 September 2024

Jacy Wilkes is no stranger to award wins. The Sussex-based Photography MA (Online) graduate has scoo...

Photography graduate reaches British Photography Awards final for second year running
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Anupa Sahdev

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Meet our Fine Art MA (Online) class of September 2024

10 September 2024

Our newest cohort of Fine Art MA (Online) graduates have recently completed their Final Major Projec...

Meet our Fine Art MA (Online) class of September 2024
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Little Birdie Guides

Chantelle's five designs in print

Online Illustration student creates Cornish town map covers for Little Birdie Guides

23 August 2024

Online Illustration student creates Cornish town map covers for Little Birdie Guides
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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...

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
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Introducing PhotoPhone, a photography podcast hosted by two Falmouth photographers

13 August 2024

Photography MA (Online) Course Leader Jesse Alexander and Photography BA (Online) lecturer Clare Bot...

Introducing PhotoPhone, a photography podcast hosted by two Falmouth photographers
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Comedy Writing grads

How an online master's in comedy writing can help you excel in the industry

09 August 2024

There aren’t many people who know more about comedy scriptwriting than multi-award-winning produce...

How an online master's in comedy writing can help you excel in the industry
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Erin Donohoe (2024), Ai generated image of a Vogue magazine that can be planted in soil and grow and ‘Vogue Garden.’

Meet Erin Donohoe, the Sustainable Fashion student reimagining fashion magazines

08 August 2024

Sustainable Fashion MA (Online) student Erin Donohoe has created a powerful reimagining of the fashi...

Meet Erin Donohoe, the Sustainable Fashion student reimagining fashion magazines
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Online Photography student named finalist in new industry talent award

06 August 2024

Photography BA (Online) student Cody Jai Murray has been announced as a finalist for the Association...

Online Photography student named finalist in new industry talent award
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Graduate Spotlight: comedian Daniel Powell

05 August 2024

Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduate Daniel Powell is forging a burgeoning career on the comedy circu...

Graduate Spotlight: comedian Daniel Powell
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Student volunteers at Meltdown Festival

Online Creative Events Management students get hands-on experience in festival accessibility

26 July 2024

Creative Events Management MA (Online) students have gained invaluable experience in festivals and ...

Online Creative Events Management students get hands-on experience in festival accessibility
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Charlie Clarke

From Sustainable Product Design student to inspiring sustainability leader

22 July 2024

Charlie Clarke is a rising star in the world of sustainability. Since graduating from Falmouth’s S...

From Sustainable Product Design student to inspiring sustainability leader
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Online Creative Events Management students gain valuable industry insights at London events

18 July 2024

Members of Falmouth’s online Creative Events Management community were inspired by professionals a...

Online Creative Events Management students gain valuable industry insights at London events
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Graduate Spotlight: author-illustrator Dante Gabriel Hookey

17 July 2024

For Dante Gabriel Hookey there is nothing more rewarding than a personal project. Channeling their e...

Graduate Spotlight: author-illustrator Dante Gabriel Hookey
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Still from Ken Nwadiogbu's workshop

Falmouth artists take part in creative projects by mental health charity Hospital Rooms

02 July 2024

Artists from our Falmouth School of Art (FSA) are involved in the work of Hospital Rooms – a chari...

Falmouth artists take part in creative projects by mental health charity Hospital Rooms
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Katie Savage

Digital nomad Katie Savage is making her dreams a reality through online study

01 July 2024

The use of the term ‘digital nomad’ has grown significantly since the coronavirus pandemic, but ...

Digital nomad Katie Savage is making her dreams a reality through online study
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Barnaby Lickens-Richards

Barnaby Lickens-Richards on illustration, AI and nourishing your creative practice

27 June 2024

Barnaby Lickens-Richards is an illustrator, writer, comic book artist and educator. With over twenty...

Barnaby Lickens-Richards on illustration, AI and nourishing your creative practice
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Sustainable Fashion MA student Caroline Garland attends the Global Fashion Summit for The Independent

25 June 2024

Caroline Garland is a writer and aspiring fashion journalist. As a student on Falmouth’s online ma...

Sustainable Fashion MA student Caroline Garland attends the Global Fashion Summit for The Independent
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Olivia Aspinall

Do Not Go Gentle: Meet Sustainability Consultant and tutor, Olivia Aspinall

21 June 2024

Olivia Aspinall is a sustainably- minded creative with many strings to her bow. Her sustainability c...

Do Not Go Gentle: Meet Sustainability Consultant and tutor, Olivia Aspinall
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The award-winning short films by Falmouth’s online filmmakers

19 June 2024

Falmouth’s online Film & Television MA student filmmakers are scooping awards for their films left...

The award-winning short films by Falmouth’s online filmmakers
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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...

Why I chose to study Visual Communication online

Is online study for me?

Discover more about online study, and how it might be just what you're looking for.   

Is online study for me?
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Online short courses

From sustainable leadership to user experience design and creating great video, explore our online short courses and see how they can enhance your skillset. 

Short courses
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Applying for an online degree

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Apply for an Online Degree

Find out how to apply for our online undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.

Apply for an Online Degree
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Online Study Funding

Find out how you can fund your online study whether you're studying an undergraduate or postgraduate...

Online Study Funding
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Tuition Fees

Find out the tuition fees for your course, when and how you'll pay them.

Tuition Fees
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Applying with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

Depending on the course you want to study, you can apply with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (AP...

Applying with an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
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Interior Design online 2024

Parents & Carers Guide to Online Study

See how you can support a student considering an online degree at Falmouth.  

Parents & Carers Guide to Online Study

Online Study for Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans

Whether you are a serving member of the Armed Forces looking to develop your skills for your existing role, or a veteran interested in upskilling in your transition to civilian life, a Falmouth University online degree could be just what you’re looking for.

Find out more

Ask a student

What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students? 

From course details, to our online community 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.

Chat to us

You can submit our simple online form and a Course Advisor will get in touch with you. They'll be able to answers questions about how you'll study, what to expect from the course, and the next step to take on your application journey.

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