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.
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
Comedy Writing MA (Online)
Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...
Creative Events Management MA (Online)
Falmouth’s online MA in Creative Events Management will support you to rise to the challenges in t...
Film & Television MA (Online)
Establish your unique voice and develop the skills and knowledge needed to establish an impactful an...
Fine Art MA (Online)
Tap into Falmouth’s renowned fine art expertise from your home and studio. You'll learn to build a...
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Graphic Design MA (Online)
Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...
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Illustration MA (Online)
Immerse yourself in the diverse and evolving world of contemporary illustration on this stimulating ...
Indie Game Development MA (Online)
Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for g...
Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Online)
Develop your teaching expertise on our online PGCHE.
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Photography MA (Online)
Push your practice in bold and experimental directions on Falmouth’s online Photography master’s...
Sustainable Fashion MA (Online)
Become a conscious changemaker in the 21st century fashion industry. Develop a radical and circular ...
User Experience Design MA (Online)
Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work based on your own ...
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)
Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...
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
Wed 23 Oct 2024
12:30 - 13:30
An Introduction to Postgraduate Online Study
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...
Mon 04 Nov 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University.
Tue 05 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Creative Events Management (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
Tue 05 Nov 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth Unive...
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.
Wed 06 Nov 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Indie Game Development Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
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...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
Online
In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Simon Nicholls, Course Leader for ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.