Falmouth University

You can access career support and advice from the Employability Service from day one of your studies, right through to graduation and beyond.

You’ll have access to tools, resources and e-learning to help you realise your potential and secure your career. Find support to build your CV, access career pop ups and specialist events, find employment opportunities, develop your business idea or take the steps to go freelance. Whatever you need, start with the Employability Service.

Looking to gain real-world experience alongside your studies? Micro-Internships offer you a unique working experience. You’ll get the opportunity to apply to a paid internship that’ll develop your professional skills over a period of 2-6 weeks. You’ll complete 30 paid hours over that period and learn a host of transferable and industry skills.

And many courses offer the option to study with a Professional Placement Year (this would extend your study by 1 year, normally to 4 years).

The Falmouth Campus is nestled among subtropical gardens and offers an array of industry-standard facilities aimed at encouraging creative practice. The Penryn Campus hosts the majority of the University’s academic departments and features a number of recreational areas like the Sports Centre, The Stannary and the 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 has been inspiring creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs for centuries. Today, on-campus students enjoy the county’s rare balance of laid-back surf-side lifestyle and a maverick spirit that’s pushing for a better, bolder, more connected future.

During your time at Falmouth you will be able to access a wide range of support for your studies, to help you excel academically and creatively.

The Academic Skills team of teachers and advisors can offer tips and learning support to help you get the most from your course. Fine-tune your academic skills with lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials on topics such as:

• Essays and presentations
• Your dissertation
• Working in a group
• Reading and making notes
• Citing and referencing

University life can be full of ups and downs, and throughout your time here you may need someone to talk to. There is a range of support available to help you look after your mental and physical wellbeing and feel settled in your life at Falmouth. 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.

NCUK students are guaranteed an individual room in the on-campus university accommodation at Glasney Student Village, with other options also available in Falmouth and Penryn.

Glasney Student Village provides accommodation for over 1,500 Falmouth and University of Exeter students on the Penryn campus. The site offers shared flats for six to nine students with fitted kitchens and communal areas.

Whether you’re working with cutting-edge technology or traditional tools, Falmouth has everything you need to help you bring your ideas to life.

Spread across two campuses, the facilities and spaces are carefully designed and developed with professional consultation and ongoing investment to ensure that, as a Falmouth graduate, you’re more than equipped to succeed in your chosen profession.

Falmouth students automatically belong to a Students Union shared with the University of Exeter, which means there are a large number of sports and societies available including: Football, Rugby, Badminton, Yoga, Tennis, Squash, Pool & Snooker, Tang Soo Do, Asian Society, Film Soc, Gaming Society, Neuordiversity and Disabled Society, Surf Club, Sea Swimming, EcoSoc, Vegan Society, Dance Society, Orchestra, Business and Finance Club, Anime and Manga Society, and more than 120 others!

What will you try?

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is no surprise that Falmouth University is committed to sustainability through various initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, integrating sustainability into education, and fostering community engagement.

In 2019, Falmouth University declared a climate and ecological emergency, recognising the urgent need to address environmental challenges. The university has developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy that focuses on three key themes: Learning & Teaching, Research & Knowledge Exchange, and Physical Estate & Operations.

The University is using its own bespoke tool to detect and aid embedding sustainability into its courses, equipping students with relevant knowledge and skills to make a difference during their studies and, most importantly, after they graduate.

Sustainability runs through its courses like a golden thread, from Fashion, to Business, to Product Design, it is fundamental to Falmouth’s approach.

Falmouth University’s research will actively contribute to the generation of new ideas and innovations that contribute to fighting the causes of, and adapting to, the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, while its knowledge exchange leverages resources and expertise to support evidence-based, positive action for change across business and society.