Why you should study at Falmouth

120
years of creative innovation
We're empowering next gen creatives
As a Falmouth student, you’ll be challenged to think differently, break the mould and push the limits of possibility.
Whether you study online or from our campuses in Cornwall, you’ll connect with industry, collaborate with students across the University and learn the professional skills to make a real impact when you graduate.
Join online & on-campus events

Sat 09 Dec 2023
Door open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30
HfC Junior Youth Theatre Present: ‘A Christmas Carol’
In-person
Have you sent all the Christmas cards? Have you got the right about of mince pies? Have you Got Aunt...

Sat 09 Dec 2023
Doors open 13:45, performance starts at 14:00
HfC Inters Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Nutcracker in A Flash!’
In-person
Demanding a version of The Nutcracker that is fast-paced, hip, and sensationalistic, the big Bosses ...

Sat 09 Dec 2023
Doors open 16:15, performance starts at 16:30
HfC Senior Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Grinch’
In-person
Every Who Down in Whoville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch,Who lived just north of Whoville...

Sun 10 Dec 2023
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
HfC Youth Dance Christmas Cracker
In-person
Come and join us for our end of term youth dance sharing.

Mon 11 Dec 2023
17:00 - 18:00
BA(Hons) Graphic Design: Course introduction and Q&A
Online
Hear from course leader Ed Gill about what it's like to study Graphic Design at Falmouth.

Tue 12 Dec 2023
18:00 - 19:00
Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)
Online
In this interactive, follow-up session we’ll cover putting together a portfolio ready for intervie...

Wed 13 Dec 2023
12:30 - 13:00
Design Dialogues: MA Graphic Design Q&A
Online
This is a unique opportunity to gain essential insight into our online, part-time Graphic Design cou...

Wed 13 Dec 2023
18:00 - 19:00
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 14 Dec 2023
13:00 - 14:00
MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
Online
Join us for this User Experience Design Masterclass.

Thu 14 Dec 2023
14 & 15 Dec 2023, various time slots
The Legacy Project – Onward to the Anima
In-person
The Legacy Project, in collaboration with Falmouth University, are excited to bring you HOPE. We inv...

Thu 14 Dec 2023
18:00 - 19:00
MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass, Module Leader Sabine Lettmannn will introduce s...

Mon 18 Dec 2023
17:00 - 18:00
BA(Hons) Fashion Photography - Course Intro & Q&A
Online
Join our BA(Hons) Fashion Photography course introduction and Q&A on 18 December 2023 to find out wh...

Mon 18 Dec 2023
17:00 - 18:00
BA(Hons) Film: Course introduction and Q&A
Online
Hear from Course Leader Dr Laura Canning about what it's like to study Film at Falmouth.

Fri 22 Dec 2023
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Art and Design
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

Fri 22 Dec 2023
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

Fri 22 Dec 2023
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

Wed 10 Jan 2024
17:30 - 18:30
Introduction & Masterclass for Events & Tourism degrees
Online
Join our introduction to Events and Tourism Design degrees on 10 January 2024 to find out what you'l...

Tue 16 Jan 2024
18:00 - 19:00
BA(Hons) Photography (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about the accelerated BA(Hons) Photography (Online) at Falmouth...

Tue 16 Jan 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.

Wed 17 Jan 2024
18:00 - 19:00
BA Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Creative Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.

Thu 18 Jan 2024
13:00 - 14:00
BA Interior Design (online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.

Mon 22 Jan 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University.

Wed 24 Jan 2024
10:30 - 16:30
Open Day (in-person)
In-person
Attending an on-campus Open Day is the best way to get a real taste of student life at Falmouth. Thi...

Thu 25 Jan 2024
12:00 - 13:00
BSc Business & Marketing (online) Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BSc Business & Marketing (online) at Falmouth University.

Sat 27 Jan 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
THICK & TIGHT: TITS & TEETH: A retrospective of a dazzling career
In-person
Thick & Tight are touring the UK with Tits & Teeth, the best bits of their back catalogue from their...

Wed 31 Jan 2024
10:30 - 14:00
Part-Time Jobs Fair - Penryn Campus
In-person
The Penryn Campus Part-Time Jobs Fair is open to University of Exeter and Falmouth University studen...

Sat 03 Feb 2024
Performance times at 14:30 and 18:00
AMATA Classes February Showcase 2024
In-person
The February showcase features all of the young people who attend our range of dance classes.

Wed 07 Feb 2024
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Yuriko Kotani & Tom Glover
In-person
Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...

Sat 10 Feb 2024
10:00 - 15:30
Creative Dance Spring Intensive 2024 | School Years 1, 2 and 3
In-person
Spend one-day with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting the day with a techniq...

Wed 14 Feb 2024
Doors open 13:45, performance starts at 14:00
PaddleBoat Theatre: Framed
In-person
PaddleBoat Theatre Company presents a thrilling family whodunnit with our distinctive fingerprints a...
Why should you study with us?

We're creative
For over 120 years, we've been steering the course of the creative industries, and beyond.
Creative thinking is vital in all areas of the future economy - from fine art to robotics, events management to marketing.
It's the key to unlocking new innovations, finding solutions to global challenges and engaging people to think, act and feel differently.
Students at Falmouth are given the freedom, support and professional experiences to make their creativity count.
Whether you study Computing, Architecture or Business, we'll empower you to question the way things are, find innovative solutions and establish your own unique voice in your field.
With an abundance of creative minds working across a huge range of disciplines, our online and on-campus students fuel each other to push the limits of what creativity can do.
We're connected
We're proud to create exciting opportunities for our students through our industry connections and dedication to mirroring professional practice.
Our students get to connect with industry by tackling live briefs from real clients, working for in-house agencies and hearing from sector leaders through our incredible guest lecture line-up. Our Employability service also supports industry links through career-shaping internships and events.
Whichever course you study, you’ll also be encouraged to tap into skills across the University to propel your learning and your portfolio. On-campus students also get to play outside of their primary discipline through our University-wide Workshops Festivals.
While learning your craft from expert staff and amazing guest speakers, you'll also gain vital business skills. From understanding how the industry works to learning how to market your talent, professional practice modules will help you make a real impact when you graduate.


We're courageous
We're supporting our students to become courageous and conscientious creatives.
We're re-thinking the shape of higher education so our students are ready to make a real difference when they graduate.
You'll be challenged to experiment and take risks, with the support of our amazing academic and technical staff. Because nothing new has ever been created by playing it safe.
Our lecturers teach by example. Whether through their practice or inspirational research projects, they're paving the way for innovation and change across a range of sectors.
They'll support you to question the fundamentals of your field, too. Across our courses, you'll consider the social, environmental and cultural impacts and of your practice.
We're proud to see our graduates taking this courageous attitude into industry and using their creativity for good.
The latest news from our community

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07 December 2023
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Falmouth University joins £5m research collaboration to tackle health inequalities
06 December 2023
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06 December 2023
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04 December 2023
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Illustration alumni and artist designs Christmas stamps for Isle of Man Post Office
04 December 2023
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04 December 2023
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My in-person interview with Falmouth
04 December 2023
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Meet online Fine Art master's student Karina Busquets
30 November 2023
We visited Fine Art MA (Online) student Karina Busquets at home to chat about her work and how study...

From ‘Doc Martin’ to ‘Doctor Who’: Graduate Charles Jackson's TV career to date
28 November 2023
From landing his first job with Doc Martin straight out of university to joining the VFX team for th...

Revolutionising fashion education: Meet Sustainable Fashion student Mitchell Vassie
27 November 2023

Falmouth student wins Best UK Feature at Raindance Film Festival for his work on ‘Red Herring’
27 November 2023
Red Herring, directed by Kit Vincent, tells the story of the director’s discovery of a late-stage ...

Saving money as a student over the festive season
22 November 2023
Saving money as a student can be a struggle, especially over the festive season. With gifts to buy, ...

Comedy Writing student lands script commission for Legoland
22 November 2023
A second year Comedy Writing MA (Online) student has been commissioned by Merlin Entertainment to wr...

Creative collaboration expert Dr Jem Mackay on its power in filmmaking
20 November 2023
Dr Jem Mackay, course leader for Falmouth’s Film & Television (Online) MA, is a filmmaker and ...

‘KELP!’ wins Best UK Short Documentary at Big Syn International Film Festival 2023
20 November 2023
KELP!, a film directed by Marine & Natural Photography BA(Hons) graduate Caylon La Mantia and senior...

BAFTA shortlisted ‘Middle Watch’ wins Best Animated Film award
17 November 2023
The BAFTA shortlisted film Middle Watch, created with Falmouth Animation BA(Hons) alumni, students a...

Ones to Watch: Abby Mundell
17 November 2023
Since graduating from our BA(Hons) Illustration Degree in 2022, Abby Mundell has gone on to create a...

Falmouth course leader's feminist journal reaches publication milestone
16 November 2023
Dr Anna Misiak, Falmouth's Associate Professor of Film & Visual Culture and postgraduate course ...

Glimpses below the waves: Falmouth’s Jane Morgan featured in Dive Travel Adventures
14 November 2023
Falmouth’s Dive Safety Officer and Diving Technician Jane Morgan, has been featured in the latest ...