Why study at Falmouth

We're empowering the next generation of 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.

We're creative

For over 120 years, Falmouth University has been shaping the future of the creative industries, and beyond. 

Creative thinking is the driving force behind innovation, offering solutions to global challenges and inspiring people to think, act, and feel differently. 

At Falmouth, you’ll have the freedom, support, and real-world opportunities to challenge conventions, think boldly, and explore the boundaries of what’s possible. 

Whether you’re studying Computer Science, Graphic Design, Business, or any of our diverse subjects, we’ll empower you to question the status quo, discover groundbreaking solutions, and carve out your unique voice in your chosen field. 

With a dynamic community 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. 

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Esports camera facilities

What our students have to say

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"What distinguishes Falmouth University is its unwavering commitment to collaboration, real-world industry experience and unlimited support."

 

Karis Tung, Animation BA(Hons) graduate

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Thomas Murphy Young

"You were pushed to create, critique, and grow, not just upward but outward, stretching your mind and conjuring up different possibilities."

 

Thomas Young, Professional Writing MA graduate

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“The available gear at Falmouth is world-class. One of the things I miss most about the University is having access to all that equipment and those facilities.” 

 

Torgeir Rørvik, Fashion Photography BA(Hons) graduate 

Why our students chose Falmouth

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Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online

04 June 2025

Deciding what to study at university, and where, can be a massively daunting task, but my time at Fa...

Why I chose to study Indie Game Development online
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Author Patrick Gale's notebooks from the University archive

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online

04 June 2025

Hey and welcome! My name is Belle, and I'm a Creative Writing BA (Online) student at Falmouth Univer...

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
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Emily Moon

Why I chose to study Illustration online

03 June 2025

Hi, I’m Emily and I’m currently in my third year studying Illustration BA (Online), about to sta...

Why I chose to study Illustration online
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Studying Game Art at Falmouth University

29 May 2025

Despite not knowing exactly what I wanted to study at University, I knew I wanted to do a digital ar...

Studying Game Art at Falmouth University
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Why I ended up studying Creative Writing at Falmouth University

28 May 2025

When I found the Creative Writing course at Falmouth, I selected it as my top choice pretty quickly,...

Why I ended up studying Creative Writing at Falmouth University
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Photography Ma 2022

My experience studying Marine & Natural History Photography at Falmouth

28 May 2025

In this blog, I’m going to explain why I chose this course and what it’s like being an MNHP stud...

My experience studying Marine & Natural History Photography at Falmouth
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Studying Marine & Natural History Photography

28 May 2025

Coming to Falmouth University to study Marine and Natural History Photography was the best decision ...

Studying Marine & Natural History Photography
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A day in the studio as a Graphic Design student

27 May 2025

Follow second-year Graphic Design student, Ella, as she spends a day in the studio.

A day in the studio as a Graphic Design student
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Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student

28 April 2025

Hear from Liam on his experience of studying Animation as an international student.

Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student
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Dalal Elsamannoudi

Why I chose to study Graphic Design online

21 January 2025

We chatted to Graphic Design MA (Online) student Dalal Elsamannoudi about her interest in design, he...

Why I chose to study Graphic Design online
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Belle Bouilov

Why I chose to study Fashion Marketing at Falmouth

03 January 2025

This article was written by Fashion Marketing BA(Hons) student Belle.

Why I chose to study Fashion Marketing at Falmouth
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Castle Beach

Five reasons why I chose to study at Falmouth from overseas

12 December 2024

It took weeks of research to narrow down my list of unis - with Falmouth as my top choice. Here are ...

Five reasons why I chose to study at Falmouth from overseas
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Why I chose to study my master’s at Falmouth University

29 May 2024

I first moved to Falmouth in 2020, to study for my undergraduate degree - Popular Music BA. As my de...

Why I chose to study my master’s at Falmouth University
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Why I chose to study Animation at Falmouth

08 May 2024

Choosing which course to study can be a daunting decision. You might find yourself drawn to the worl...

Why I chose to study Animation at Falmouth
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Fashion Photography student taking photo in studio

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography

08 May 2024

I knew very late that I wanted a career in photography, but I didn’t know my options. The idea of ...

Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography
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SoFT combat fight filming studio

Why I chose to study Film at Falmouth University

08 May 2024

As a first year Film student, I couldn't think of a better place than Falmouth to study for 3 years....

Why I chose to study Film at Falmouth University
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Why I chose to study English and Creative Writing at Falmouth

08 May 2024

After I finished college, I was really unsure what I wanted to do. I knew that I’d always loved En...

Why I chose to study English and Creative Writing at Falmouth
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Work by Ella Squirrel

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni

02 May 2024

After finishing school, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of my choices for what I could do going f...

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni
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Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Overall, I have found that choosing to study at Falmouth has been one of the best choices I could’...

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth
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Student on cliffs

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

Deciding whether or not to leave Cornwall for university can be a tough decision, especially if you ...

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

01 May 2024

We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University
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Why I chose to study Game Development

29 February 2024

Deciding which university offer to firmly accept was so much easier than I had expected, that I had ...

Why I chose to study Game Development
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Lucy Morris

Why I chose to study a Photography degree online

18 January 2024

Photography BA(Hons) (Online) student Lucy talks about how joining Falmouth's online community is he...

Why I chose to study a Photography degree online
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Why I chose to study Graphic Design at Falmouth

09 January 2024

Applying to university can be a difficult decision! Deciding where and what to study, you might feel...

Why I chose to study Graphic Design at Falmouth
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Why I chose to study a Computing course at Falmouth

02 January 2024

When searching for a university, Falmouth caught my attention right away; university in a seaside to...

Why I chose to study a Computing course at Falmouth

We're connected

We're proud to create exciting opportunities for our students through our industry connections and dedication to mirroring professional practice.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, from cutting-edge studios to collaborative workspaces, replicate professional environments, equipping students to work confidently with industry-standard tools and technologies. Whatever your course, you’ll be encouraged to collaborate across disciplines and develop the skills to thrive in a competitive world.  

From day one, our Employability Service offers tools and resources to help students build their CVs, attend career-shaping events, and gain hands-on experience through micro-internships. With an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of our community, many of our students go on to build successful freelance careers or launch their own businesses.  

Our students get to connect with industry through live briefs from real clients, study trips to leading industry locations, and inspiring guest lectures from sector leaders. Many undergraduate degrees also offer the option of a professional placement year, giving students the chance to spend a year gaining real-world experience.

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Sustainable Festival Management event

Falmouth alumni & ones to watch

Discover inspiring stories from our graduates and see where Falmouth could take you.

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Students win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2025

07 October 2025

Seven students have been awarded the top awards at this year’s Creative Conscience Awards, with tw...

Students win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2025
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Fashion & Textiles alumna on freelance success, sustainability and the allure of Cornwall

03 October 2025

Alice Selwood is a multi-talented creative. Beginning her Falmouth journey on Textile Design BA, she...

Fashion & Textiles alumna on freelance success, sustainability and the allure of Cornwall
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Becca's paper workshop

Fine Art Online graduate hosts collaborative workshop on the art of paper

30 September 2025

Interdisciplinary artist, handmade papermaker and recent Fine Art MA (Online) graduate Becca Edwards...

Fine Art Online graduate hosts collaborative workshop on the art of paper
Dan Simpkins
Dan Simpkins

Film alumnus explores men’s mental health, mining and Cornwall’s community in new documentary

25 September 2025

Dan Simpkins is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and Director of Photography, who since gradua...

Film alumnus explores men’s mental health, mining and Cornwall’s community in new documentary
Megan Rayner
Megan Rayner

Meet the Graphic Design alumna who is designing book covers for Profile Books

23 September 2025

After completing her Graphic Design BA(Hons) in 2022, Megan Rayner is now spending her weekdays desi...

Meet the Graphic Design alumna who is designing book covers for Profile Books
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Script With Pen

Comedy Writing graduate’s script picked up by prime-time production company

23 September 2025

When writer Andy Thompson joined Falmouth’s online Comedy Writing master’s in 2020, he never exp...

Comedy Writing graduate’s script picked up by prime-time production company
Bella Bunce
Bella Bunce

Falmouth alumna becomes the first female editor of long-standing surf magazine

23 September 2025

After feeling creatively influenced by Falmouth’s deep connection with the sea, nature and its com...

Falmouth alumna becomes the first female editor of long-standing surf magazine
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Jasmine Hortop

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Studying on the road with Illustration graduate Jasmine Hortop

16 September 2025

Life was pretty good for Jasmine Hortop, as an in-house and freelance illustrator travelling and liv...

Studying on the road with Illustration graduate Jasmine Hortop
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Maeve in Marketing

From marketing student to business owner: Meet Maeve Jarret 

15 September 2025

After building in-demand skills in social media marketing, SEO practices, data analytics and copywri...

From marketing student to business owner: Meet Maeve Jarret 
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Lily Lyons

Popular Music alumna to release debut album on major label Fiction Records

10 September 2025

Singer songwriter and Popular Music BA alumna Lily Lyons is set to release her debut album Reopen th...

Popular Music alumna to release debut album on major label Fiction Records
Heidi Dixon
Heidi Dixon

Meet the Creative Advertising alumnus whose work is displayed across London Underground

02 September 2025

“Falmouth really isn’t like most universities, and that isn’t because of the beaches,” says ...

Meet the Creative Advertising alumnus whose work is displayed across London Underground
Katherine Child
Katherine Child

Illustration alumnus to release debut children’s book inspired by Cornish landscape

29 August 2025

Illustration BA(Hons) and Illustration: Authorial Practice MA graduate Katherine Child is set to rel...

Illustration alumnus to release debut children’s book inspired by Cornish landscape
Nick Diprose
Nick Diprose

Online Photography alumnus displays work at popular ceramics studio

26 August 2025

Studying Photography MA(Online) has been described as “one of the best decisions I have made” by...

Online Photography alumnus displays work at popular ceramics studio
Caitlin and Indi
Caitlin and Indi

Creative Advertising alumni awarded Most Promising Creative Team 2025

19 August 2025

When Caitlin Chakraborty and Indi Morland became friends while studying Falmouth’s Creative Advert...

Creative Advertising alumni awarded Most Promising Creative Team 2025
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From Falmouth to the Royal Academy: graduate Eska Marsh on a decade of artistry

12 August 2025

Eska Marsh’s monochromatic prints stop you in your tracks; brimming with quiet energy, her folk-in...

From Falmouth to the Royal Academy: graduate Eska Marsh on a decade of artistry
Mairead
Mairead

Falmouth fashion graduate lands role at BBC Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant’s clothing brand

08 August 2025

After nurturing essential skills needed to excel within a fashion role, such as perseverance, curios...

Falmouth fashion graduate lands role at BBC Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant’s clothing brand
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Comedy show

Comedy Writing alumni take sketches to Edinburgh Fringe

08 August 2025

Five Falmouth Comedy Writing MA (Online) alumni are heading to Edinburgh Fringe after their comedy s...

Comedy Writing alumni take sketches to Edinburgh Fringe
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Master’s graduate illustrates Penguin-published children’s books in India and Southeast Asia

08 August 2025

For Sana Bansal, creativity is a way to open the mind to new ideas and perspectives, ask questions a...

Master’s graduate illustrates Penguin-published children’s books in India and Southeast Asia
Helen Tompson
Helen Tompson

Falmouth alumna becomes a delegate of Edinburgh TV Festival’s The Network

06 August 2025

For Helen Tompson, the decision to enrol on Falmouth’s Writing for Script and Screen MA (Online) c...

Falmouth alumna becomes a delegate of Edinburgh TV Festival’s The Network
Morveren
Morveren

Grieving the Living: Music alumna Anna Roscoe releases debut EP

05 August 2025

For Music BA(Hons) alumna Anna Roscoe, songwriting has always been an essential way to process emoti...

Grieving the Living: Music alumna Anna Roscoe releases debut EP
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Alice Selwood

The Falmouth designer reimagining textiles with biomaterials


From establishing her own brand to undergoing pioneering research into seaweed as a natural polymer, Falmouth University graduate Alice Selwood's career has developed from a passion for sustainable textiles into something truly ground-breaking. Her dedication to finding natural alternatives to synthetic materials is not only pushing the boundaries of what's possible in fashion design but also offering a glimpse into a more sustainable future.

Read Alice's story

Studying at Falmouth in Cornwall

Our Falmouth Campus is nestled among subtropical gardens and offers an array of industry-standard facilities aimed at encouraging creative practice. Our Penryn Campus hosts the majority of our academic departments and features a number of recreational areas like the Sports Centre, The Stannary and our Sustainability Cafe. 

The Student Union is made up of a vast number of groups including sea swimming, surfing, inland expeditions and much more. Living in Falmouth and Penryn, there will also be a range of historical attractions, shops, cafes and pubs on your doorstep.

During your time studying at Falmouth, you'll be surrounded by natural beauty and there's a whole county to explore.

Cornwall's public transport system can be relied on for day trips and adventures. First (Kernow) operates dedicated University buses every ten minutes between the Falmouth and Penryn campuses and goes much further afield too. There is also a train station in both Falmouth and Penryn, with a regular service running between the two towns and Truro. Visit the GWR website for the latest information on timetables and ticket prices.

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An inspiring environment

Cornwall has been inspiring creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs for centuries.  Today, our on-campus students enjoy the county's rare balance of laid-back surf-side lifestyle and a maverick spirit that's pushing for a better, bolder, more connected future.

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Olly the Octopus demo

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.

Meet our graduates

10 Reasons to choose Falmouth University

Discover what makes Falmouth unique. From industry-focused courses and expert staff to a vibrant creative community in an unrivalled location, here are 10 reasons students choose us.

See what makes Falmouth different
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