Postgraduate Online Study

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Work towards a kinder, greener, fairer future with our online master's degrees

Build your career and specialise your skill-set at the same time with our online master's degrees. We offer flexible study options that can work around your career or other life commitments. With practicing lecturers, rigorous teaching, engaging webinars and opportunities to build your connections within your chosen industry, a Falmouth online master's could be the next step in your career.

Meet our online master's graduates

We met a few of our online master's graduates at this summer's ceremonies to find out what they loved about their time studying online...

 

Our online postgraduate courses

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Comedy Writing

Comedy Writing MA (Online)

Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...

Comedy Writing MA (Online)
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The Eden Project
Eden Project, photo by Gabriel Szabo Apex

Creative Events Management MA (Online)

Falmouth’s online MA in Creative Events Management will support you to rise to the challenges in t...

Creative Events Management MA (Online)
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Film & Television MA (Online)

Film & Television MA (Online)

Establish your unique voice and develop the skills and knowledge needed to establish an impactful an...

Film & Television MA (Online)
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Spencer Hogg

Fine Art MA (Online)

Tap into Falmouth’s renowned fine art expertise from your home and studio. You'll learn to build a...

Fine Art MA (Online)
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Graphic Design MA (Online)

Credit: Dalal Elsamannoudi 

Graphic Design MA (Online)

Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...

Graphic Design MA (Online)
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Jonathan Scane

Credit: Jonathan Scane

Illustration MA (Online)

Immerse yourself in the diverse and evolving world of contemporary illustration on this stimulating ...

Illustration MA (Online)
Indie Game Development
Indie Game Development

Indie Game Development MA (Online)

Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for g...

Indie Game Development MA (Online)
Marketing and Digital Communications
Marketing and Digital Communications

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)

Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
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MA Education (Online)

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Online)

Develop your teaching expertise on our online PGCHE.

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Online)
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Charlotte Squire

Credit: Charlotte Squire

Photography MA (Online)

Push your practice in bold and experimental directions on Falmouth’s online Photography master’s...

Photography MA (Online)
Sustainable Fashion student
Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion MA (Online)

Become a conscious changemaker in the 21st century fashion industry. Develop a radical and circular ...

Sustainable Fashion MA (Online)
UX Design
UX Design

User Experience Design MA (Online)

Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work based on your own ...

User Experience Design MA (Online)
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Author Patrick Gale's notebooks from the University archive

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Is online study for me?

The creative culture at our core is not confined to our Cornwall campuses; with our online degrees, you can explore your creative potential, your way. Discover more about online study, and how it might be just what you're looking for.

Read about online study
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Why study a postgraduate degree online?

Career prospects

Build on your expertise and specialise in your chosen field to improve your career opportunities.

Links with industry

Get taught by successful industry professionals and take advantage of unrivalled guest lecturers.

Flexible study programmes

Study when and where it suits you while you continue to forge your career.

Falmouth's reputation

Over 100 years of innovation has placed Falmouth at the cutting edge of the creative industries.

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.

Upcoming events

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Compass student support postgraduate funding

Wed 23 Oct 2024

12:30 - 13:30

An Introduction to Postgraduate Online Study

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Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...

An Introduction to Postgraduate Online Study
UX Design
UX Design

Mon 04 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

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Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Creative Writing online 2024

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview

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Discover everything you need to know about MA Creative Events Management (Online) at Falmouth Unive...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview
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Business & Marketing (online) - 2023

Tue 05 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A

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Discover everything you need to know about Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth Unive...

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A
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Fine Art Ella Squirrel student work
Work by Ella Squirrel

Tue 05 Nov 2024

16:00 - 17:00

MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Fine Art (Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Comedy Writing Ma 2022
Comedy Writing Ma 2022

Wed 06 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A

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Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A
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MA Communication Design - Luke Tonge crop

Thu 07 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

PGCHE (Online) Course Overview & Live Q&A

Online

In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...

PGCHE (Online) Course Overview & Live Q&A
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Indie Game Controllers

Thu 07 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA Indie Game Development degree at...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview
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Illustration online 2024

Mon 11 Nov 2024

12:00 -13:00

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Illustration MA(Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Illustration online 2024

Mon 11 Nov 2024

12:00 -13:00

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Illustration MA(Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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School of Film & Television 7 - Runner

Wed 13 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Film & Television (Online) with Falmouth University. 

MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Sustainable Fashion MA Online 2023

Thu 14 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Interior Design online 2024

Wed 20 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Graphic Design (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Graphic Design MA(Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Graphic Design (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Online study 3

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass

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In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
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Education MA

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass

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In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
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Indie Game Controllers

Mon 09 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MA Indie Game Development Masterclass

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Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Indie Game Development Masterclass
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Sustainable fashion laptop and work

Tue 10 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Tom Crisp, Course Leader for o...

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
Comedy Writing Ma 2022
Comedy Writing Ma 2022

Tue 10 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass

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In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Simon Nicholls, Course Leader for ...

Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
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Fine art student in studio

Wed 11 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass
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Journalism and Creative Writing 1

Wed 11 Dec 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
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SoFT film shoot

Thu 12 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass
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User Experience Design Ma 2022

Thu 12 Dec 2024

14:00 - 15:00

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Liz Coulter-Smith, Course L...

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Frequently asked questions

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. 

Postgraduate online study funding

From Government loans to bursaries and alumni discounts, discover all the funding available to you for online postgraduate study.

Find out more about funding
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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 (APL) if you do not meet the standard entry requirements.

Read about APEL/APL
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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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