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.
Falmouth University ranked top five in the South West
Falmouth University has been ranked as one of the top five universities in the South West in the latest edition of The Complete University Guide's University League Tables 2027. This prestigious accolade sees Falmouth as the only specialist creative university ranked so highly in the region.
What our students have to say
Why our students chose Falmouth
Falmouth University ranked top five in the south west
13 July 2026
Falmouth University has been ranked as one of the top five universities in the south west in the lat...
Ethan in the recording studio learning about recording songs/vocal reels
Why I chose to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth
08 January 2026
Discover why current student, Ethan chose to study Musical Theatre at Falmouth.
Work by Amelie Bailey Hall
Why I chose Falmouth's Illustration degree
07 January 2026
Illustration student, Amelie shares her experience of studying at Falmouth.
Why I chose to study Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth
07 January 2026
Journalism & Creative Writing student, Marla discusses why she chose to study at Falmouth.
Why I chose to study Business & Digital Marketing at Falmouth
06 January 2026
Second year student, Nivie shares why she chose her course at Falmouth.
Why I chose to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth
09 December 2025
Find out why Falmouth's Theatre & Performance degree stood out to current student, Kat.
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 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 Illustration online
03 June 2025
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m currently in my third year studying Illustration BA (Online), about to sta...
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...
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,...
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...
Studying Marine & Natural History Photography
28 May 2025
Coming to Falmouth University to study Marine and Natural History Photography was the best decision ...
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.
Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student
28 April 2025
Hear from Liam on his experience of studying Animation as an international student.
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 Fashion Marketing at Falmouth
03 January 2025
This article was written by Fashion Marketing BA(Hons) student Belle.
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 ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Graphic Design at Falmouth
09 January 2024
Applying to university can be a difficult decision! Deciding where and what to study, you might feel...

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.
Falmouth alumni & ones to watch
Discover inspiring stories from our graduates and see where Falmouth could take you.
Returning to study at 55 to develop award-winning train documentary
10 September 2026
For filmmaker Chris Kirk, making films has been a lifelong pursuit. But it was the growing recogniti...
Animation students recognised at The Rookies 2026
09 September 2026
Three entries from Falmouth's School of Film & Television have been recognised at the Rookie Awards ...
Turning a cinema into a communal living space on the Interior Architecture course | Degree Show Stories
04 September 2026
BA(Hons) Interior Architecture graduate Hannah Schmidt reimagined an old art deco cinema in Plymouth...
Designing micro-living apartments to help tackle homelessness | Degree Show Stories
04 September 2026
BA(Hons) Interior Architecture graduate Sholto Ross has spent the past year working on his final pro...
Finding her voice as a storyteller through female friendship | Degree Show Stories
04 September 2026
BA(Hons) Television & Film Production third-year student Millie Clamp wrote and directed "All That G...
Indie Game Development graduates announce debut horror game
04 September 2026
Laura Sanders and Tim Marquis-Fjeld met on the MA Indie Game Development (Online), where mentor Matt...
Hands-on from day one on the Film & TV Production course | Degree Show Stories
04 September 2026
Television & Film Production BA(Hons) graduate Ollie McCartney visited multiple university open days...
The freedom to follow his own path in art direction | Degree Show Stories
04 September 2026
BA(Hons) Fashion Styling & Art Direction student Jack Stead says the freedom the course gives him to...
Studying an indie games master’s while working at Ubisoft Abu Dhabi
26 August 2026
Jonas Noronha was already working in the games industry when he decided to return to study. Alongsid...
Esports graduate secures placement with global car brand
25 August 2026
After a chance conversation at Falmouth University’s Games Expo, BA(Hons) Esports & Livestreaming ...
Visual Effects alumnus discusses being honoured with Academy Award
20 August 2026
BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects alumnus Josh Bainbridge has received a Scientific and Technical ...
Game Design master's graduate on embracing AI in industry
19 August 2026
MA Game Design graduate Avi Parmar has landed an internship at software company Discovery Education....
Back to school at 38 to study Robotics | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BSc(Hons) Robotics third-year student Luke Steppens went back to school at 38, retaking his GCSEs an...
Turning robotics work into an escape room | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BSc(Hons) Robotics graduate Ana Zaikina built on previous work with an escape room company by explor...
Building a root-bound Victorian world for Falmouth’s Games Expo | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BA(Hons) Game Art graduate Kodie Holland spent her final year creating Atelier's Key, a first-person...
An international student's journey into robotics | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BSc(Hons) Robotics graduate Adithi Jayaraman came to Falmouth as an international student after the ...
Landing an internship while building an award winning third-year game | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BA(Hons) Game Art graduate Iz Foo spent their final year working as an environment artist on Atelier...
Computing for Games graduate lands Epic Games internship | Degree Show Stories
18 August 2026
BSc(Hons) Computing for Games graduate Sam Lloyd was one of the main programmers on Atelier's Key, h...
Games Academy students recognised at The Rookies 2026
18 August 2026
Three entries from Falmouth's Games Academy have been named finalists in the Rookie Awards 2026, an ...
Games Academy trio named Into Games 50 winners
06 August 2026
Three graduates from Falmouth’s Games Academy have been named winners in this year's IG50, an annu...
Image: Anya Wilding
How Falmouth graduate Anya Wilding built a multi-disciplined creative career
Since graduating from Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons), Anya Wilding has crafted a career that’s defined by her curiosity and connection to nature. From producing content for major brands like Finisterre, eBay and Toast to co-running a sustainable home goods business, her story showcases the freedom to explore and innovate that Falmouth University encourages in its creative community.
Read Anya's story
Collaboration at Falmouth
Discover the ways our courses and facilities are designed to promote collaborative learning.
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.
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.