About Falmouth University
Creative. Connected. Courageous.
With more than 120 years' experience, professional facilities, teaching excellence, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. At Falmouth University, we’re re-thinking the shape of higher education and delivering impactful research and knowledge exchange.
Creative
One of the most valuable commodities in the future economy, our focus on creativity means students, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators shape the world with out-of-the-box thinking.
Connected
With industry links spanning the globe, we're a hub not just of creative innovation, but a place that celebrates and supports collaboration and transdisciplinary work with real reach.
Courageous
We're committed to pushing the limits of traditional boundaries and disciplines, meaning we’re working boldly, differently and disruptively to bring about new ideas, new ways of thinking and doing.
Doing it for real
Our industry connections, professional facilities, in-house agencies and challenge-led approach to teaching mean our students are doing it for real from day one.
We’re proud to work with some of the finest minds in their respective fields, and our students get to work with them too. Whether it’s paid opportunities through our Employability Service, an international placement or our programme of guest lecturers, we empower our students to carve out successful, entrepreneurial careers by giving them a head start in industry.
We know that in today’s workplace it’s important to be flexible. So in addition to our on-campus portfolio of degrees, we also offer online undergraduate and postgraduate courses that can be completed anywhere in the world and fitted around a career or other responsibilities.
School of Communication student hosts BBC Radio Cornwall Saturday sports show
07 March 2024
Third-year Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons) student Pablo Woolls-Blanco has gone from strength...
Rolling Stone rates Falmouth-produced horror in top 5 films
19 December 2023
Mark Jenkin's 'Enys Men' lands fourth place in Rolling Stone's '10 Best Horror Movies of 2023' list.
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 ...
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...
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...
Image credit: Jonah Holmes
Going live on the BBC: Journalism student on track for a career as a sports pundit
08 November 2023
A third-year Journalism BA(Hons) student at Falmouth University's School of Communication has secure...
ATTUNE x Aardman Animations: New video focuses on young people's mental health
10 October 2023
In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2023, young participants of ATTUNE have released a video h...
How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering
18 August 2023
Head of Advertising Dr Cui Su speaks to Creative Advertising graduate Jake Smith about his recent ca...
Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign
20 July 2023
Students produce hard-hitting awareness campaign encouraging healthy relationships.
Interior Design students showcase portfolios to industry experts
06 July 2023
Interior Design students connect with potential employers at industry partners day.
An interview with Matt Osbond: Principal Technical Art Director at Xbox
20 March 2023
Matt Osbond is no stranger to legendary game franchises. Having worked as a Technical Artist on awar...
Benjamin Woods on his Cornwall-born music project The Golden Dregs
15 March 2023
We recently chatted to Falmouth graduate Benjamin Woods about his new album On Grace & Dignity, the ...
Collaborating beyond boundaries
We believe collaboration is the catalyst for innovation and cultivating successful careers. That’s why we place an emphasis on working with peers, across disciplines and often hand-in-hand with industry partners.
Whether it’s alumni sharing professional opportunities with students, online learners connecting with the on-campus community or distinct disciplines colliding to create the unimaginable, tapping into our eclectic global community keeps us pushing beyond the realms of possibility.
We’re also committed to being an anchor institution in Cornwall and driving the growth of the regional economy. That means ensuring we’re working closely and strategically with Cornwall Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership and other local partners and industry. Visit our Working with Business page to find out how we're connecting with business and fuelling Cornwall's economy.
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...
Introducing: The Cornish Sound Unit (a music project by Mark Jenkin & Dion Star)
06 December 2023
Mark Jenkin and Dion Star perform Enys Men live score as The Cornish Sound Unit.
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...
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 arti...
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...
Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
10 November 2023
Gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part in 'Game On!...
Students deliver fashion show in collaboration with WRAP for Anthropy 2023
03 November 2023
Fashion students have collaborated with WRAP to produce a sustainability focused fashion show for An...
Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
11 October 2023
The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.
Photo credit: Steve Tanner
'Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist': Show directed by Falmouth lecturer scores 5-star reviews
03 October 2023
A critically acclaimed show directed by senior lecturer Agnieszka Blonska and written and performed ...
Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
27 September 2023
Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornw...
Campuses & community
Falmouth Campus
Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. ...
Penryn Campus
Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...
Sustainability at Falmouth
As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...
Economic Impact Report
We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...
Strategy