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Welcome to Falmouth University
Welcome to Falmouth University
Undergraduate study
Postgraduate study
International study
Online study
Find your course
View all courses A-Z
Browse by subject area
Get your 2027 Prospectus
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses
and get a taste of life in Falmouth and our facilities, by viewing our prospectus online or by ordering a printed copy.
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A place to pioneer
We look forward to welcoming our next cohort of students! Here at Falmouth, there's so much to look forward to. We’re not just responding to the world around us; we're shaping it.
With over a century of art school heritage behind us
, our students are pushing forward, fusing the magic of creativity with the power of technology to imagine, collaborate, innovate and evolve.
Why Falmouth University
Collaboration at Falmouth
Faren's illustrations
Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
22 April 2026
“When people don’t have a voice or strong access to media, it becomes the responsibility of jour...
Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
Keith
Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
21 April 2026
“Age quickly became less important than a shared enthusiasm for writing,” says Keith Butler, a B...
Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship
20 April 2026
Falmouth University has planted 20 Japanese cherry trees across its Falmouth and Penryn campuses, as...
Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship
Caitlin Breeze
Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
17 April 2026
“Spending that year in Falmouth is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself,” says MA ...
Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
Kreyon team
Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk
17 April 2026
Two second year BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design students have recently been awarded £3,000 as p...
Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk
Night of the Living Fish crew
Falmouth students win big at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards
16 April 2026
Students and graduates from across Falmouth’s School of Film & Television have seen their fi...
Falmouth students win big at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards
Claire Frances
Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
14 April 2026
Following the success of her debut novel, MA Professional Writing alumna Claire Frances is now headi...
Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
Dorka
Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company
14 April 2026
BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography graduate Dorka Zatonyi recently returned to Cornwall in her role as En...
Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company
Ben Lindberg
Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards
09 April 2026
The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a visual celebration of British wildlife that this...
Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards
Julie Felix
Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop
09 April 2026
Acclaimed former ballerina and Falmouth Honorary Fellow, Julie Felix MBE, has built an inspiring car...
Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop
Falmouth students reveal “incredible learning curve” of working on new Mark Jenkin film
09 April 2026
Falmouth University Distinguished Professor of Film Practice and BAFTA-winning writer and director, ...
Falmouth students reveal “incredible learning curve” of working on new Mark Jenkin film
Falmouth University Welcomes Professor Alex Coles as Visiting Professor
07 April 2026
Falmouth University has appointed author and academic Professor Alex Coles as a Visiting Professor, ...
Falmouth University Welcomes Professor Alex Coles as Visiting Professor
Alyssa Georgia
Online Illustration student on writing, illustrating and publishing a children’s picture book
07 April 2026
Inspired by one of the projects she completed as part of her BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) course, ...
Online Illustration student on writing, illustrating and publishing a children’s picture book
Television graduate lands dream job on House of the Dragon
07 April 2026
Television graduate Sophie Gray secured a marshal role with a major production company before she ha...
Television graduate lands dream job on House of the Dragon
CE5
Falmouth textile designer reaches finals of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award
07 April 2026
BA(Hons) Textile Design graduate and technician Meredith Wood has reached the finals of the H&M Foun...
Falmouth textile designer reaches finals of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award
Jo Somner
From Casting to Comedy: How a Comedy Writing graduate found her funny
07 April 2026
For Falmouth University MA Comedy Writing (Online) graduate Jo Somner, comedy wasn’t always the pl...
From Casting to Comedy: How a Comedy Writing graduate found her funny
Kate Strasdin
Dress historian and fashion lecturer releases new book with Penguin
02 April 2026
Behind the pages of Dr Kate Strasdin’s latest non-fiction, Dressing the Queen: Two Hundred Years o...
Dress historian and fashion lecturer releases new book with Penguin
Children's Book Day
Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni
02 April 2026
This International Children’s Book Day, we’re celebrating the recent release of five children’...
Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni
Falmouth's Dragons' Den returns with £6,000 in student funding
01 April 2026
Falmouth's annual Dragons' Den competition returned this spring, bringing together student founders ...
Falmouth's Dragons' Den returns with £6,000 in student funding
Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI
31 March 2026
Artificial intelligence has exposed a recurring tension at the heart of higher education: the pressu...
Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI
We're a University Mental Health Charter Award holder
We're delighted to be the first and only specialist creative arts institution to achieve the
University Mental Health Charter Award
from UK mental health charity
Student Minds
, a national accreditation recognising sector-leading mental health and wellbeing support for students.
Find out more
Student Accommodation
Whether you want the ease of living on campus, a home just moments from the sea, or a vibrant spot in the heart of Falmouth town, there are a range of student accommodation options to suit your needs.
Find out more
Open Days and visiting us
Visit us in person or online to explore our creative community. Experience Falmouth at one of our
Open Days
or
Campus Tours
, attend an
Online Event
or dive into our
360° experiences
.
Experience Falmouth
"
What future-proof really means is that you define the future. Falmouth’s young, enterprising dreamers will make the new rules and forge new careers.
"
Application support
Information to help you at every stage of your university application journey.
Graphic Design studio with male student
Preparing for Your Interview
Interviews are your chance to connect with our academic team, talk about your work and get supportiv...
Preparing for Your Interview
Portfolio advice image
Portfolio Advice
What is a university portfolio and how do you make one? Read our guide.
Portfolio Advice
Library facilities
Application Toolkit
Our Application Toolkit holds lots of advice and information about applying to Falmouth University.
...
Application Toolkit
Student life lead
Student Voices
Get the inside scoop from our student community. Read the latest student articles on Student Voice.
...
Student Voices
Ask our Community
Ask Our Community
Our students and staff are here to tell you all about life at Falmouth. From settling in and studyin...
Ask Our Community
Discover Falmouth University short courses
Find out more
Experience Falmouth
Explore our creative community, professional-grade facilities, industry-practicing lecturers and location like no other. Become part of Falmouth University’s creative legacy.
Falmouth campus comms building
Falmouth Campus
Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice.
...
Falmouth Campus
Two students walking on Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...
Penryn Campus
Student life banner 4
Student Life
Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. From exploring the coastline, seek...
Student Life
Green screen facility
Facilities
Explore our industry-standard facilities; from high-end photography studios to a purpose-built perfo...
Facilities
open day 18 02
Open Days & Events
Experience Falmouth both in-person and virtually at our on campus and online events.
Open Days & Events
Meadow of gold
Sustainability at Falmouth
As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...
Sustainability at Falmouth
RKE
Research & Knowledge Exchange
By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Menu AIR Image for Research & Business Services
Academy for Innovation & Research
Working with Business
Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...
Working with Business
Penryn Campus aerial shot wide
About Us
Championing creativity as a force for innovation: Falmouth University aims to broaden people’s ide...
About Us
Be proud of who you are
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Falmouth view from water
Economic Impact Report
We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...
Economic Impact Report
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Welcome to Falmouth University
Undergraduate study
Postgraduate study
International study
Online study
Find your course
View all courses A-Z
Browse by subject area
Get your 2027 Prospectus
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses
and get a taste of life in Falmouth and our facilities, by viewing our prospectus online or by ordering a printed copy.
Get your copy
A place to pioneer
We look forward to welcoming our next cohort of students! Here at Falmouth, there's so much to look forward to. We’re not just responding to the world around us; we're shaping it.
With over a century of art school heritage behind us
, our students are pushing forward, fusing the magic of creativity with the power of technology to imagine, collaborate, innovate and evolve.
Why Falmouth University
Collaboration at Falmouth
Faren's illustrations
Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
22 April 2026
“When people don’t have a voice or strong access to media, it becomes the responsibility of jour...
Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
Keith
Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
21 April 2026
“Age quickly became less important than a shared enthusiasm for writing,” says Keith Butler, a B...
Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship
20 April 2026
Falmouth University has planted 20 Japanese cherry trees across its Falmouth and Penryn campuses, as...
Falmouth University plants Japanese cherry trees to celebrate UK–Japan friendship
Caitlin Breeze
Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
17 April 2026
“Spending that year in Falmouth is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself,” says MA ...
Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
Kreyon team
Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk
17 April 2026
Two second year BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design students have recently been awarded £3,000 as p...
Sustainable Product Design students win funds to make locally sourced, eco-friendly chalk
Night of the Living Fish crew
Falmouth students win big at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards
16 April 2026
Students and graduates from across Falmouth’s School of Film & Television have seen their fi...
Falmouth students win big at this year’s Royal Television Society Devon & Cornwall Awards
Claire Frances
Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
14 April 2026
Following the success of her debut novel, MA Professional Writing alumna Claire Frances is now headi...
Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
Dorka
Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company
14 April 2026
BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography graduate Dorka Zatonyi recently returned to Cornwall in her role as En...
Dance & Choreography graduate returns to Cornwall with leading dance company
Ben Lindberg
Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards
09 April 2026
The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a visual celebration of British wildlife that this...
Falmouth graduates see their student work recognised at this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards
Julie Felix
Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop
09 April 2026
Acclaimed former ballerina and Falmouth Honorary Fellow, Julie Felix MBE, has built an inspiring car...
Falmouth Honorary Fellow sees her historic pointe shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop
Falmouth students reveal “incredible learning curve” of working on new Mark Jenkin film
09 April 2026
Falmouth University Distinguished Professor of Film Practice and BAFTA-winning writer and director, ...
Falmouth students reveal “incredible learning curve” of working on new Mark Jenkin film
Falmouth University Welcomes Professor Alex Coles as Visiting Professor
07 April 2026
Falmouth University has appointed author and academic Professor Alex Coles as a Visiting Professor, ...
Falmouth University Welcomes Professor Alex Coles as Visiting Professor
Alyssa Georgia
Online Illustration student on writing, illustrating and publishing a children’s picture book
07 April 2026
Inspired by one of the projects she completed as part of her BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) course, ...
Online Illustration student on writing, illustrating and publishing a children’s picture book
Television graduate lands dream job on House of the Dragon
07 April 2026
Television graduate Sophie Gray secured a marshal role with a major production company before she ha...
Television graduate lands dream job on House of the Dragon
CE5
Falmouth textile designer reaches finals of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award
07 April 2026
BA(Hons) Textile Design graduate and technician Meredith Wood has reached the finals of the H&M Foun...
Falmouth textile designer reaches finals of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award
Jo Somner
From Casting to Comedy: How a Comedy Writing graduate found her funny
07 April 2026
For Falmouth University MA Comedy Writing (Online) graduate Jo Somner, comedy wasn’t always the pl...
From Casting to Comedy: How a Comedy Writing graduate found her funny
Kate Strasdin
Dress historian and fashion lecturer releases new book with Penguin
02 April 2026
Behind the pages of Dr Kate Strasdin’s latest non-fiction, Dressing the Queen: Two Hundred Years o...
Dress historian and fashion lecturer releases new book with Penguin
Children's Book Day
Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni
02 April 2026
This International Children’s Book Day, we’re celebrating the recent release of five children’...
Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni
Falmouth's Dragons' Den returns with £6,000 in student funding
01 April 2026
Falmouth's annual Dragons' Den competition returned this spring, bringing together student founders ...
Falmouth's Dragons' Den returns with £6,000 in student funding
Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI
31 March 2026
Artificial intelligence has exposed a recurring tension at the heart of higher education: the pressu...
Holding the space: How creative universities should respond to AI
We're a University Mental Health Charter Award holder
We're delighted to be the first and only specialist creative arts institution to achieve the
University Mental Health Charter Award
from UK mental health charity
Student Minds
, a national accreditation recognising sector-leading mental health and wellbeing support for students.
Find out more
Student Accommodation
Whether you want the ease of living on campus, a home just moments from the sea, or a vibrant spot in the heart of Falmouth town, there are a range of student accommodation options to suit your needs.
Find out more
Open Days and visiting us
Visit us in person or online to explore our creative community. Experience Falmouth at one of our
Open Days
or
Campus Tours
, attend an
Online Event
or dive into our
360° experiences
.
Experience Falmouth
"
What future-proof really means is that you define the future. Falmouth’s young, enterprising dreamers will make the new rules and forge new careers.
"
Application support
Information to help you at every stage of your university application journey.
Graphic Design studio with male student
Preparing for Your Interview
Interviews are your chance to connect with our academic team, talk about your work and get supportiv...
Preparing for Your Interview
Portfolio advice image
Portfolio Advice
What is a university portfolio and how do you make one? Read our guide.
Portfolio Advice
Library facilities
Application Toolkit
Our Application Toolkit holds lots of advice and information about applying to Falmouth University.
...
Application Toolkit
Student life lead
Student Voices
Get the inside scoop from our student community. Read the latest student articles on Student Voice.
...
Student Voices
Ask our Community
Ask Our Community
Our students and staff are here to tell you all about life at Falmouth. From settling in and studyin...
Ask Our Community
Discover Falmouth University short courses
Find out more
Experience Falmouth
Explore our creative community, professional-grade facilities, industry-practicing lecturers and location like no other. Become part of Falmouth University’s creative legacy.
Falmouth campus comms building
Falmouth Campus
Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice.
...
Falmouth Campus
Two students walking on Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...
Penryn Campus
Student life banner 4
Student Life
Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. From exploring the coastline, seek...
Student Life
Green screen facility
Facilities
Explore our industry-standard facilities; from high-end photography studios to a purpose-built perfo...
Facilities
open day 18 02
Open Days & Events
Experience Falmouth both in-person and virtually at our on campus and online events.
Open Days & Events
Meadow of gold
Sustainability at Falmouth
As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...
Sustainability at Falmouth
RKE
Research & Knowledge Exchange
By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Menu AIR Image for Research & Business Services
Academy for Innovation & Research
Working with Business
Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...
Working with Business
Penryn Campus aerial shot wide
About Us
Championing creativity as a force for innovation: Falmouth University aims to broaden people’s ide...
About Us
Be proud of who you are
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Falmouth view from water
Economic Impact Report
We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...
Economic Impact Report
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