Postgraduate Study

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Creativity is vital in the fight for a better future

For more than 100 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative thinking and design innovation. Our postgraduate taught degrees represent the breadth of the creative industries, from art, advertising and design, to games, photography and film.

Through postgraduate study, you can progress your career by learning both specialist and transferable skills, while demonstrating a deep understanding of your chosen subject. Study for a master's degree at Falmouth and you'll be able to follow your passion, while growing personally and professionally.

Explore our postgraduate courses

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Art And Design Subject Area

Art and Design Master's Degrees

Expand your creative career choice with our Art and Design master's programmes.

Art and Design Master's Degrees
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Games and Computing Master's Degrees

Level-up in the gaming industry with our Games and Computing master's programmes.

Games and Computing Master's Degrees
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Business And Education Subject Area

Business and Education Master's Degrees

Get equipped for careers in Business and Education by industry-expert lecturers and practical teachi...

Business and Education Master's Degrees
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Writing Journalism And Communications Subject Area

Writing and Communication Master's Degrees

Be at the forefront of breaking-news and the creative writing industry.

Writing and Communication Master's Degrees
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Film, Television and Photography Master's Degrees

Make the most of our industry connections, first class facilities and professional lecturers to step...

Film, Television and Photography Master's Degrees
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Postgraduate Online Study

Step forward in your career with one of our postgraduate online degree courses.

Postgraduate Online Study

Why study a master's degree?

Whether you want to take the next step in your career or explore a new direction of study, a postgraduate degree will help you to grow in confidence, make connections and refine your own voice.

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Funding your postgraduate studies

There are loans, bursaries and discounts available to get you onto the next stage of your career. Find out about the government postgraduate loan scheme and alumni discounts available.

Explore student funding

Graduate Loyalty Discount

Falmouth alumni can apply for the Graduate Loyalty Discount which offers a 20% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate courses.

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Postgraduate study information

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Postgraduate Support

Thrive during your time studying at postgraduate level with all the support you need.

Postgraduate Support
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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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Postgraduate Community

A like-minded community equipped to impact the creative industries. Explore our postgraduate communi...

Postgraduate Community
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Postgraduate Tuition Fees

Tuition fees and payment information for our postgraduate courses.

Postgraduate Tuition Fees
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Studying and Working

Our flexible degree options give you the opportunity to work alongside your studies.

Studying and Working
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Postgraduate Accommodation

If you're studying an on-campus master's programme you'll have a range of university accommodation o...

Postgraduate Accommodation
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Term Dates

Find out all the key dates and study blocks for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. ...

Term Dates

Ready to apply?

If you've found the postgraduate course for you, it's time to start your application.

Apply for a master's degree
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