Virtual Experience

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Explore our campus online

You can experience Falmouth University and what it's like to study here on this Virtual Experience page.

Here you'll find a host of videos, images, virtual tours and student blogs to help you experience Falmouth from afar. Distance shouldn't be a reason to miss out on what our campuses have to offer, so get a real feel for what it's like to study and live in Cornwall right here.

Study at Falmouth
Get a glimpse into what it's like to study at Falmouth.
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Virtual tour

Get a 360º feel for our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery in just a few clicks.

Virtual events

Find out everything you need to know about applying to Falmouth and student life.

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Tue 28 Jul 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Fine Art (On-campus) | Course Overview and Q&A Livestream

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our Fine Art MA at Falmouth University. 

MA Fine Art (On-campus) | Course Overview and Q&A Livestream
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Marketing MSc

Thu 06 Aug 2026

A session on late admissions (Clearing). 16:00 - 17:00

Twilight Tea | In Conversation with our Undergraduate Students

Online

Grab a cup of tea and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of study...

Twilight Tea | In Conversation with our Undergraduate Students
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Interior Design online 2024

Mon 10 Aug 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Ben James, Lecturer on our MA Graph...

MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass
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Online Study

Mon 10 Aug 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Dr Jem Mackay, Course Leader for...

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass
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Marketing Pexels

Tue 11 Aug 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Marketing & Digital Communications (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Marketing & Digital Communications (Online) Masterclass
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Tue 11 Aug 2026

18:00 - 19:00

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

Join User Experience Design MA (Online) Course Leader, Liz Coulter-Smith, for a Masterclass explorin...

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
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Comedy Writing Ma 2022

Tue 11 Aug 2026

18:00 - 19:00

Comedy Writing MA (Online) | Masterclass

Online

In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, Simon Nicholls will explore comedy character develop...

Comedy Writing MA (Online) | Masterclass
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Wed 12 Aug 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
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Fashion Marketing students working together

Fri 14 Aug 2026

A session on Late Admissions (Clearing). 12:30 - 13:30

Application Support for Undergraduate Students

Online

Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online undergraduate degree can fit with your p...

Application Support for Undergraduate Students
Art

Mon 17 Aug 2026

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...

MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass
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Indie Game Controllers

Mon 17 Aug 2026

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...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass
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Education MA

Tue 18 Aug 2026

12:00 - 13:00

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this masterclass, you’ll explore how emergent technologies are transforming the events sector, ...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
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Tue 18 Aug 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Portfolio Advice | Live Stream

Online

In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...

Portfolio Advice | Live Stream
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Work by Noah Frear

Wed 19 Aug 2026

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...

MA Illustration (Online) Masterclass
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Business & Marketing (online) - 2023

Wed 19 Aug 2026

13:00 - 14:00

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass you'll hear from Dr. John Finnegan, scre...

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
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Falmouth campus ping pong

Thu 20 Aug 2026

16:00 - 17:00

Moving to Falmouth | Advice Webinar

Online

Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...

Moving to Falmouth | Advice Webinar
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Visual Communication - 2023

Tue 25 Aug 2026

A session on late admissions (Clearing). 11:00 - 12:00

Coffee Morning | In Conversation with our Undergraduate Students

Online

Grab your coffee and join our online students for an informal chat about their experiences of studyi...

Coffee Morning | In Conversation with our Undergraduate Students
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New comedy writing

Thu 27 Aug 2026

13:00 - 14:00

In Conversation with our Online Postgraduate Students

Online

Join our online postgraduate students for an informal chat about their experiences of studying an on...

In Conversation with our Online Postgraduate Students

Our individual virtual tours

Discover Cornwall and our campuses

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Our Virtual Tour

Jump right into the full virtual tour from here and get to know our two campuses and the surrounding areas.

Our Virtual Tour
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Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus

Penryn accommodation tour

With spectacular views over Falmouth, Penryn, the sea and surrounding countryside, we offer a range of accommodation options to suit a variety of needs.

Penryn accommodation tour
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Falmouth accommodation tour

Located in Falmouth town, close to shops, bars and the beaches. Falmouth Campus is a short walk away and there is convenient access to public transport to Penryn Campus.

Falmouth accommodation tour
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Student life paddling and throwing stones on Gylly Beach

Gylly beach tour

Discover the stunning Gylly beach and outlying Pendennis headland. A tropical paradise right here on the Cornish coast.

Gylly beach tour
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Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus tour

Visit the Penryn Campus virtually and get to know the home of the Cornwall Business School, Fashion and Textiles Institute, the School of Film & Television, Games Academy, and more.

Penryn Campus tour
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Falmouth Campus tour

Visit our Falmouth Campus and find the homes of the School of Communication, Falmouth School of Art, and the School of Architecture Design & Interiors.

Falmouth Campus tour
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Eden Project Domes

Eden Project tour

Discover the Eden Project, one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions and where our Sustainable Festival Management and Sustainable Tourism Management students spend their final year.

Eden Project tour
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The Sidings accommodation tour

The Sidings offers student accommodation in self-contained single occupancy studio flats and shared flats.

The Sidings accommodation tour
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Packsaddle Hill accommodation tour

Packsaddle Hill offers a combination of single studios and shared flats. Each shared flat contains six, seven or eight bedrooms with 3/4 double beds, a full equipped kitchen and a communal area.

Packsaddle Hill accommodation tour
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Carrick View accommodation tour

Carrick view is located a ten-minute walk from Falmouth town centre and fifteen-minute walk from Falmouth Campus. Students can use nearby Penmere train station and bus stops to travel to Penryn campus.

Carrick View accommodation tour
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Maritime Studios accommodation tour

Maritime Studios is located close to the world-famous Falmouth docks and marina with spectacular panoramic sea views. 

Maritime Studios accommodation tour

Ask a student

What better way to get a real idea of what studying at Falmouth University is like than speaking to current students? From course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

Chat to a student now
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Studying at Falmouth

From Computer Science to Creative Writing, Animation to Musical Theatre, Sustainable Festival Management to Fashion Photography, studying at Falmouth means access to peerless facilities, industry connections and an unmatchable location. Watch our spotlight course videos below or explore our courses by clicking the button.

Explore our courses

Student life

From cliff-diving to mountain-biking, summer-time festivals and bookshops in pubs, life at Falmouth is a blend of all things creative and inspirational. Whether you join one of our many clubs and societies, explore the coastline or connect with our amazing creative community, you'll find endless ways to experience Cornwall outside of your studies. 

Discover life at Falmouth

Don't take our word for it

It's not about listening to what we have to say, we're already on-board with loving Falmouth. It's about hearing and reading the stories of the students who are here and immersed in the Falmouth experience. 

We've collected some great videos and stories by our current students for you to check out below and get a feel for real-life at Falmouth.

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Designing a Sustainable Business Model

Why choosing an Online business & marketing degree was the best decision for me

23 July 2026

When I was in sixth form, studying online at university was never something that was suggested to me...

Why choosing an Online business & marketing degree was the best decision for me
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View of Swanpool Beach and cafe

Studying at your insurance choice university

20 July 2026

Choosing the right university for you is an important decision, but just because something doesn’t...

Studying at your insurance choice university
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Lowri

Falmouth University as an insurance choice: When things don't go to plan

13 July 2026

Decision-making can prove difficult at every stage in life, however making choices related to higher...

Falmouth University as an insurance choice: When things don't go to plan
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Joining Falmouth as my insurance choice

04 July 2026

My journey from A-Levels to my current degree choice was not at all streamlined. In my final year at...

Joining Falmouth as my insurance choice
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Meditation illustration - Ella

Advice for results day

02 July 2026

Get tips for staying calm before results day and advice for the day itself.

Advice for results day
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Students at bus stop

My top tips for staying safe in Falmouth

02 July 2026

I was so excited when I got into Falmouth, knowing that I was going to be studying in a vibrant seas...

My top tips for staying safe in Falmouth
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Finding my way back to study

02 July 2026

So, I found myself on an MA at Falmouth. I didn’t go back into education to become something new. ...

Finding my way back to study
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Women's Writing Conference

My experience at Falmouth’s International Women’s Writing Conference

25 June 2026

Find out what Sam got up to at Falmouth's International Women's Writing Conference, including the ta...

My experience at Falmouth’s International Women’s Writing Conference
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The biggest fears I had before university – and why I didn't need to worry

23 June 2026

From money worries to making friends, Falmouth student Daisy reveals her biggest anxieties about sta...

The biggest fears I had before university – and why I didn't need to worry
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Finding a sense of community while studying online

16 June 2026

As a student, it’s incredibly important to connect with others during your studies, feel supported...

Finding a sense of community while studying online

Explore our accommodation

We offer a wide range of accommodation choices including self-contained studios and ensuite rooms within shared flats. Check out the different options now.  

Explore accommodation

Take a look at our facilities

Our industry-standard spaces and facilities are built with your future in mind. With cutting-edge equipment and technology as well as professional performance venues and studios, you'll be ready to step straight into industry when you graduate.

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Join us

If you like what you've seen and think Falmouth could be the place for you, why not read our application pages to find out just how soon you can become part of our community.

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