Why you should study at Falmouth

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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.

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ArtsCentre HFC Christmas Carol Autumn 2023

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...

HfC Junior Youth Theatre Present: ‘A Christmas Carol’
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ArtsCentre HFC Nutcracker Autumn 2023

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 ...

HfC Inters Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Nutcracker in A Flash!’
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ArtsCentre HFC Grinch Autumn 2023

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...

HfC Senior Youth Theatre Present: ‘The Grinch’
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ArtsCentre HFC Youth Dance Autumn 2023

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.

HfC Youth Dance Christmas Cracker
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Graphic Design 05

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.

BA(Hons) Graphic Design: Course introduction and Q&A

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...

Portfolio Advice (Mature Students)
Graphic Design studio full of students busy working at desks at Falmouth University
Graphic Design 05

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...

Design Dialogues: MA Graphic Design Q&A
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School of Film & Television 7 - Runner

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...

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass
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User Experience Design Ma 2022

Thu 14 Dec 2023

13:00 - 14:00

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

Join us for this User Experience Design Masterclass.

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
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ArtsCentre Legacy Project Autumn 2024

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...

The Legacy Project – Onward to the Anima
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Sustainable fashion laptop and work

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...

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
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Fashion Marketing students working together

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...

BA(Hons) Fashion Photography - Course Intro & Q&A
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Film students in dubbing suite

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.

BA(Hons) Film: Course introduction and Q&A
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NSC

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...

National Saturday Club: Art and Design
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Fashion design lookbook shoot

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...

National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business
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School of Film & Television 19 - Camera

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...

National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
Anthropy Fashion Show
Anthropy Fashion Show

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...

Introduction & Masterclass for Events & Tourism degrees
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Photography lecturer using camera equipment

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...

BA(Hons) Photography (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Illustration online 2024

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.

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Creative Writing online 2024

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.

BA Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
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Interior design students

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.

BA Interior Design (online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Visual Communications student work 4

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.

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Open day crowd fox above

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...

Open Day (in-person)
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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.

BSc Business & Marketing (online) Course Overview
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ArtsCentre Thick and Tight Spring 2024

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...

THICK & TIGHT: TITS & TEETH: A retrospective of a dazzling career
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Stannary

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...

Part-Time Jobs Fair - Penryn Campus
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ArtsCentre Young Persons Classes Showcase Feb 2024 Spring 2024

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.

AMATA Classes February Showcase 2024
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ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand

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...

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Yuriko Kotani & Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre YP Dance Intensives Spring and Summer 2024

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...

Creative Dance Spring Intensive 2024 | School Years 1, 2 and 3
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ArtsCentre Paddleboat Theatre Framed Spring 2024

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...

PaddleBoat Theatre: Framed

Why should you study with us?

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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 ComputingArchitecture 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.

See creativity in everything

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.

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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

Professional-standard facilities

Our on-campus facilities and spaces are carefully designed and developed with professional consultation to ensure that you're more than equipped to succeed in your chosen profession.

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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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Georgi Tsaklev

Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store

07 December 2023

Glasgow-based software developer Georgi Tsaklev – a 2023 graduate of Falmouth’s online Indie Gam...

Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store
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Sports hall exterior building

Falmouth University joins £5m research collaboration to tackle health inequalities

06 December 2023

Falmouth University joins Exeter University, Plymouth University and Cornwall Council in £5m resear...

Falmouth University joins £5m research collaboration to tackle health inequalities
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Lajeela's bench

What it's like being an online student and a full-time parent

06 December 2023

This piece was written by Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online) student Lajeela about her experiences of...

What it's like being an online student and a full-time parent
Two men on a stage using analogue equipment to perform a live film score
Enys Men Live Score

Introducing: The Cornish Sound Unit (a music project by Mark Jenkin & Dion Star)

06 December 2023

Mark Jenkin, BAFTA award-winning director and Falmouth’s Distinguished Professor of Film Practice,...

Introducing: The Cornish Sound Unit (a music project by Mark Jenkin & Dion Star)
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View Point book

View Point by Jo Bradford

Phone photography making an impact in new book by Associate Lecturer

04 December 2023

Associate Lecturer on BA Marine & Natural History Photography Jo Bradford has had a new book publish...

Phone photography making an impact in new book by Associate Lecturer
Rowan Corlett
Rowan Corlett

Illustration alumni and artist designs Christmas stamps for Isle of Man Post Office

04 December 2023

Rowan Corlett, an artist and BA(Hons) Illustration graduate, has designed and produced a series of C...

Illustration alumni and artist designs Christmas stamps for Isle of Man Post Office
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What is it like to study at a creative University?

04 December 2023

For me, the prospect of going to a creative university was daunting. I came from a background of ‘...

What is it like to study at a creative University?
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My in-person interview with Falmouth

04 December 2023

In this blog I’ll be telling you a little about my experience of having an in-person interview at ...

My in-person interview with Falmouth
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Karina Busquets

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...

Meet online Fine Art master's student Karina Busquets
Television graduate Charles Jackson standing with Dalek in Doctor Who studios
Charles Jackson

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...

From ‘Doc Martin’ to ‘Doctor Who’: Graduate Charles Jackson's TV career to date
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Mitchell Vassie

Revolutionising fashion education: Meet Sustainable Fashion student Mitchell Vassie

27 November 2023

Revolutionising fashion education: Meet Sustainable Fashion student Mitchell Vassie
Red Herring
Red Herring

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 ...

Falmouth student wins Best UK Feature at Raindance Film Festival for his work on ‘Red Herring’
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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, ...

Saving money as a student over the festive season
Comedy writing student Kayleigh Jones performing on stage
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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...

Comedy Writing student lands script commission for Legoland
Dr Jem Mackay using an Avid S6 mixing desk to produce sound for films
Dr Jem Mackay using an Avid S6 mixing desk crop

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 ...

Creative collaboration expert Dr Jem Mackay on its power in filmmaking
KELP! 2023
KELP! 2023

‘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...

‘KELP!’ wins Best UK Short Documentary at Big Syn International Film Festival 2023
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Middle Watch Festivals and Awards

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...

BAFTA shortlisted ‘Middle Watch’ wins Best Animated Film award
Abby Mundell
Abby Mundell

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...

Ones to Watch: Abby Mundell
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Debs Paterson shooting a documentary about the making of Star Wars. Courtesy of www.directorsnow.com.

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 ...

Falmouth course leader's feminist journal reaches publication milestone
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Jane Morgan Isles of Scilly diving shot

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 ...

Glimpses below the waves: Falmouth’s Jane Morgan featured in Dive Travel Adventures

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