Parents & Carers' Guide to University
Consider this your go-to guide for supporting your child on their journey to university.
As a parent or carer, there can be a lot to consider when supporting your child through University. This comprehensive parents and carers' guide to university provides everything you need to know, from selecting the right course and navigating applications and interviews to finding suitable accommodation and helping them settle in.
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Why Falmouth?
With more than 120 years' experience, industry-standard facilities and professionally practicing lecturers, this is the place for students to hone their craft and gain the tools to build an effective career in the modern world.
Applying: Everything you need to know
Deciding on the right course
Courses range from Architecture to Game Development to Film. Consider what your child is passionate about and practicalities like whether to study on campus or online.
The university application process
Find out key dates, ways to apply, what preparation your child may need to do and what to expect during the process.
Why you should apply by the UCAS Equal Consideration deadline
Submitting your UCAS application by the January deadline comes with some major advantages.
Student Finance FAQs for Parents and Carers
To help you understand the process, deadlines and what you need to do, we’ve created some FAQs to ...
Parents & Carers Guide to Online Study
See how you can support a student considering an online degree at Falmouth.
Is your child applying as an international student?
There are different ways to apply if your child is an international student and additional considerations it's worth bearing in mind such as visas.
Visit with your child
Get to know the campus, meet lecturers and hear from our current students on what your child's university experience could be like.
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...
Getting lost in the jargon?
Download your guide to university application jargon below:
Preparing: Get ready for life as a student
How much will studying cost?
Costs vary depending on what course your child is studying. This guide offers general information on what costs to expect and think about when your child goes to university.
Funding your child's studies
Finance is an important part of your child's study plans. Understand tuition fees, potential living costs and funding opportunities here.
Accommodation when studying
Find out what accommodation options are available for your child as well as how and when to apply.
Student Finance FAQs for Parents and Carers
To help you understand the process, deadlines and what you need to do, we’ve created some FAQs to ...
Settling in: Making the most of uni life
Getting here
Find out how to get here whether from the UK or internationally by car, rail or plane.
Arriving & getting settled
Read about what your child can expect on arriving at university and the key things they'll need to do.
Exploring Cornwall
We're based in a beautiful part of the UK. Find out what your child has to look forward to and what you can do together when you visit!
Life as a Falmouth student
Discover what student life looks like at Falmouth, including the creative community, weird & wonderful festivals and beautiful surroundings.
Supporting your child
From academic skills workshops to mental health and wellbeing, find out how we'll support your child during their studies at Falmouth.
Graduation: what happens next?
It isn't just about a student's time studying with us: we're invested in their future.
That's why we have a dedicated Employability Service, alongside a buzzing alumni network, and all of our courses are focused on in-demand industry skills.
Plus, Falmouth University graduates can access our Employability Service for life.
What do our students do with their degrees?
What can you do with a Computing degree?
Studying a degree in Computing will open doors for an exciting and potentially lucrative career in a...
What can you do with a Design, Architecture & Interiors degree?
A Design, Architecture or Interiors degree leads to creative, innovative careers.
What can you do with an Art degree?
An Art degree is an opportunity to channel your creative flair by exploring a range of media techniq...
What can you do with a Photography degree?
A professional Photography degree gives you the opportunity to develop your unique creative practice...
What can you do with a Music, Theatre or Performance degree?
Whether you want a career performing on stage or behind the scenes, a degree in Music, Theatre or Pe...
What can you do with a Games degree?
Studying a degree in Games will open doors for an exciting and potentially lucrative career in a var...
What can you do with a Film, Television or Animation degree?
With British TV and film production at an all-time high, there has never been a better time to enter...
What can you do with a Fashion degree?
A degree in Fashion offers you the chance to build a portfolio and gain valuable work experience so ...
What can you do with a Business, Marketing or Events degree?
The professional and commercial skills taught on a Business, Marketing or Events degree can be appli...
What can you do with a Communication, Media or Writing degree?
Studying a degree in Communication, Media or Writing is more than just crafting the perfect poem or ...
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