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.
Study with us
Explore our coursesJoin online & on-campus events
Wed 04 Dec 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30
The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover
In-person
Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30
HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
In-person
Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30
HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
In-person
HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa & flesh ...
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 15:15, performance starts at 15:30
HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
In-person
Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...
Sun 08 Dec 2024
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
HfC Youth Dance Showcase
In-person
Join Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance and All Boys Dance companies for their end of term showcase.
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Tom Crisp, Course Leader for o...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Graphic Design MA (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Ben James, Lecturer on our MA Graph...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
Online
In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Simon Nicholls, Course Leader for ...
Wed 11 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
Wed 11 Dec 2024
13:00 - 14:00
MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
Wed 11 Dec 2024
15:30
Postgraduate Research Degree Open Event
If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree , we have MPhil/PhD open event...
Wed 11 Dec 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Personal Statement Advice
Online
In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...
Thu 12 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
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 12 Dec 2024
14:00 - 15:00
MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Liz Coulter-Smith, Course L...
Sat 14 Dec 2024
Various dates, please see event listing
AMATA Classes December Showcase 2024
In-person
Our mid-year show this year is in December, and as usual is a cacophony of individual pieces, where ...
Work by Noah Frear
Tue 17 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Illustration (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
Wed 18 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Applying as an International Student
Online
As an international student, applying to a university in UK may seem quite daunting.
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Various dates, please see event listing
Roots of Reality presents Pale Blue Dot
In-person
Prepare for a physical, multi-sensual journey that contemplates our relationship with nature, life, ...
Wed 15 Jan 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...
Mon 20 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Tue 21 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BSc Business & Marketing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Tue 21 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Open Day
In-person
Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.
Wed 22 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.
Thu 23 Jan 2025
12:00 - 13:00
BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.
Fri 24 Jan 2025
11:00 - 12:00
BA Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about BA(Hons) Creative Writing (online) at Falmouth University...
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.
Hear what our students have to say
Hear from our students on why they chose to join our creative community. To find out more about why you should consider studying at Falmouth, click here.
We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth. To find out more about why you should consider studying at Falmouth, click here.
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