Falmouth University

Falmouth University

Location: Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn TR10 9FE, UK

Website: https://falmouth.ac.uk

Overview

Falmouth University is one of the UK’s top creative universities located in a beachside town of Cornwall, England. Falmouth is home to roughly 5,000 students from 53 countries all over the world and offers a range of creative courses that include Art, Architecture, Design, Gaming, Media, Film, Fashion, Photography, Performance, Journalism and Writing. Our world-class, industry-standard facilities and our hands-on approach, help students prepare for life after graduation.

 

Falmouth University’s degrees are focused on the specific subject areas and closely aligned with industry, so students tackle live briefs, work in industry-standard facilities and are taught by academics who are professionals in their field. Our graduates have gone on to become everything from games designers to choreographers, documentary makers and fine artists. With more than 100 years’ experience, TEF Silver teaching, professional facilities, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re re-thinking the shape of higher education and delivering impactful research and innovation.

 

Cornwall is famous for its cultural scene and Falmouth is right at the heart of it. The region is now home to one of the most diverse, eclectic and exciting festival scenes in the UK, boasting major music festivals as well as film and literature festivals. Music, theatre, dance and comedy can also be found in venues big and small. Our two stunning campuses are set in beautiful gardens, equipped with world-class facilities and offer great spaces for learning and socialising.

 

Population: 4,664

Campus Type: Town

Quick Facts

  • Rated Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  • Ranked among the best in the UK for arts, design, and media, Falmouth University offers leading programs in creative industries.
  • The campus includes world-class resources like AMATA, the Design Centre, and the Institute of Photography for hands-on learning.
  • Recognized with a “Green Flag” award, the University prioritizes eco-friendly practices and sustainability.
  • Falmouth University’s career-focused programs connect students with industry through professional placements and support for entrepreneurship.
  • Known for its outstanding student support, the University offers comprehensive mental health, career, and academic resources.

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Undergraduate Information

US Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the USA High School Diploma.

 

SAT/ACT tests and AP exams are NOT required.

 

Portfolio and Interview are required.

  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Architecture
  • Business and Digital Marketing
  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Business and Management
  • Business and Marketing (online)
  • Commercial Photography
  • Computer Science
  • Computing for Games
  • Costume Design
  • Creative Advertising
  • Creative Music Technology
  • Creative Writing (online)
  • Dance and Choreography
  • Document and Editorial Photography
  • Drawing
  • English and Creative Writing
  • Esports and Livestreaming
  • Events Management
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Photography
  • Fashion Styling and Art Direction
  • Festival Management
  • Film
  • Film and Television Production
  • Fine Art
  • Game Animation
  • Game Development Art
  • Game Development Design
  • Game Development Programming
  • Game Development Writing
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration (online)
  • Interior Design (online)
  • Journalism and Creative Writing
  • Marine and Natural History Photography
  • Marketing Communications
  • Media Production
  • Music
  • Musical Theatre
  • Photography (online)
  • Popular Music
  • Product Design
  • Robotics
  • Software Engineering
  • Sound Design
  • Sustainable Festival management
  • Sustainable Product Design
  • Sustainable Tourism Management
  • Technical theatre arts
  • Textile design
  • Theatre and Performance
  • Visual Communications (online)

Graduate Information

US Entry Requirements

Good honours Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience (APEL).

  • Artificial Intelligence for Games 
  • Comedy Writing (Online)
  • Communication Design
  • Creative Advertising
  • Creative Events Management (Online)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
  • Feature Filmmaking
  • Film & Television (Online)
  • Fine Art (Online)
  • Game Art 
  • Game Design
  • Game Programming
  • Graphic Design (Online)
  • Illustration (Online)
  • Illustration: Authorial Practice
  • Indie Game Development (Online)
  • International Business Management
  • Journalism (Online)
  • Marketing and Digital Communications (Online)
  • Music Business
  • Photography
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Online)
  • Professional Writing (Online)
  • Prosthetic Effects
  • Sustainable Fashion (Online)
  • User Experience Design (Online)
  • Writing for Script & Screen (Online)

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