Launchpad (with MSc Entrepreneurship)
Drive the development of a high-growth tech start-up, supported by a stipend. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from business guidance, mentoring and training to earn an MSc in Entrepreneurship with no attached fees.
Key details
| Location | Penryn Campus |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Contact | 01326 213886 |
Introduction
Launchpad brings together software engineers, digital creatives and business people to solve industry challenges – taking on briefs from companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment and Hitachi. You'll gain vital business and entrepreneurship skills and learn when to apply them, potentially leaving as a director of a viable start-up with a full Master's degree.
Launchpad is a venture studio that is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Research England.
You will:
- Receive a stipend when you incorporate your business
- Collaborate with an industry partner with identified demand
- Build a network of industry connections
Covid-19 update
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates page
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Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a Falmouth Applicant Portal login, where you’ll find more details about these requirements.
You'll need to hold an undergraduate degree of 2:1 or above. Applicants should also have commercial experience in one or more of the following skill sets:
- Business leadership, operations, and/or marketing
- Software development
- UI/UX and product design
Launchpad start-ups require an understanding of the world of entrepreneurship and business. Our typical applicants should have a minimum of five years of business experience with evidence of rapid career progression. We also welcome applicants with experience of working for or running their own start-up or venture capital.
If you are an international student, you will need a Student Route Visa and will need to submit additional documentation as part of your application. The following information will need to be included when you apply:
Passport or birth certificate
A copy of any existing visa if you already have permission to be in the UK
Degree certificate/s or proof of other Level 3 (A level equivalent or above) qualifications
English language test results (if you are not a native English language speaker)
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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.
If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
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