Creativity knows no bounds
With our online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, you can futureproof your career - or pursue a new profession -in a way that works for you.
Designed from the start to be studied online by our award-winning digital learning team, and with the same expert teaching as our on-campus degrees, our global community of Falmouth creatives are defining the future.
Creativity and innovation are championed in all our online courses. Taught by academic staff with real industry connections who know what it takes to make an impact, you will develop the ability to harness your creativity, giving you an edge in your chosen industry.
How online study works
1902 FALMOUTH SCHOOL OF ART FOUNDED 2016 DELIVERING ONLINE STUDY SINCE
"I’ve achieved grades I never dreamed myself capable of. I’ve learned things about myself, and become more confident. My passion now has purpose and direction"
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Undergraduate Online Study
Study an online undergraduate degree when and where it suits you.
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Postgraduate Online Study
Step forward in your career with one of our postgraduate online degree courses.
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Short Courses
Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short-courses....
Is online study for me?
The creative culture at our core is not confined to our Cornwall campuses; with our online degrees, you can explore your creative potential, your way. Discovermore about online study, and how it might be just what you're looking for.
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Apply for an Online Degree
Find out how to apply for our online undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.
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Online Study Funding
Find out how you can fund your online study whether you're studying an undergraduate or postgraduate...
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Tuition Fees
Find out the tuition fees for your course, when and how you'll pay them.
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Ask a student
What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students?
From course details, to our online community and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have. Simply set up your account, send them a question and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Stories from our online students and staff
Olivia Aspinall
Do Not Go Gentle: Meet Sustainability Consultant and tutor, Olivia Aspinall
21 June 2024
Olivia Aspinall is a sustainably- minded creative with many strings to her bow. Her sustainability c...
Do Not Go Gentle: Meet Sustainability Consultant and tutor, Olivia Aspinall
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The award-winning short films by Falmouth’s online filmmakers
19 June 2024
Falmouth’s online Film & Television MA student filmmakers are scooping awards for their films left...
The award-winning short films by Falmouth’s online filmmakers
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Why I chose to study Visual Communication online
17 June 2024
I'm Anita, a 24 year-old Iranian woman currently in my third year of study on Falmouth's online BA i...
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Stories from Falmouth’s Screenwriters
13 June 2024
The Script Department is a not-for-profit podcast network and virtual studio founded by Dr John Finn...
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The difference between a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) and a PGCE
10 June 2024
There are lots of different types of postgraduate qualifications available, and here at Falmouth we ...
The difference between a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) and a PGCE
Belinda Lees
Graduate Spotlight: Screenwriter Belinda Lees
06 June 2024
Belinda Lees is a screenwriter, playwright, researcher and Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) 2...
Eva Balaban
Graduate Spotlight: Sustainable Events Manager Eva Balaban
03 June 2024
Since completing her online master's in Creative Events Management with Falmouth in 2023, graduate E...
Jesse Alexander
Pushing through your creative comfort zone: An interview with Jesse Alexander
29 May 2024
Jesse Alexander is a photographer, writer, editor and educator. With an abundance of experience acro...
Pushing through your creative comfort zone: An interview with Jesse Alexander
Ivana Cicchelli
The story of a journey: from creating products to creating interiors
28 May 2024
My name is Ivana Cicchelli, and I am a Creative Director. So, why did I choose to dive into studying...
The story of a journey: from creating products to creating interiors
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Meet our online Film & Television community
23 May 2024
At a recent Film & Television in-person event, online study students got the opportunity to meet the...
Nicola Coplin
Writer and theatre practitioner Nicola Coplin on the power of creative writing
15 May 2024
Nicola Coplin has written, performed and campaigned on environmental issues for over twenty years. S...
Writer and theatre practitioner Nicola Coplin on the power of creative writing
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Creative Writing online student wins award at Teignmouth Poetry Festival
15 May 2024
Helene Du Mauri, a student on Falmouth’s online BA in Creative Writing, has recently won the 2024 ...
Creative Writing online student wins award at Teignmouth Poetry Festival
Tove Martens
Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer and Educator Tove Martens
10 May 2024
Introducing Tove Martens, a Graphic Design MA (Online) graduate whose time on the course ignited her...
Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer and Educator Tove Martens
Natalie Persoglio
Online Photography student wins Emerging Artist Award at The Photography & Video Show
24 April 2024
Current Photography MA (Online) student Natalie Persoglio has won the 2024 Emerging Artist Award at ...
Online Photography student wins Emerging Artist Award at The Photography & Video Show
Imaginary Edens/Photos of my Father in ‘Entangled Pasts’, Royal Academy, London, 2024
Falmouth artists feature in Royal Academy of Arts exhibition on art, colonialism and change
24 April 2024
Works by esteemed Falmouth alumnus and Fellow Hew Locke OBE and Fine Art MA (Online) Module Leader D...
Falmouth artists feature in Royal Academy of Arts exhibition on art, colonialism and change
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students learn from Sky Studios' Head of Commissioning in Milan
04 April 2024
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students recently took part in a unique opportunity to learn...
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How to make it as a screenwriter
21 March 2024
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to make it as a professional screenwriter? Success in the sc...
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Photography graduate selected for PhotoIreland FUTURES programme
20 March 2024
Photography MA (Online) graduate Chris Finnegan has been selected for the PhotoIreland FUTURES progr...
Photography graduate selected for PhotoIreland FUTURES programme
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Photography tutor wins Sony World Photography award
18 March 2024
Michelle Sank, a photographer and online tutor on Falmouth’s Photography MA (Online) course, has w...
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How my Fine Art practice has transformed through postgraduate online study
14 March 2024
In this article, Fine Art MA (Online) student Andela Tucakovic discusses how studying Fine Art onlin...
How my Fine Art practice has transformed through postgraduate online study
Dr John Finnegan
Meet Falmouth’s Screenwriting expert Dr John Finnegan
13 March 2024
With over twenty years of experience across the screen industries, award-winning screenwriter and Wr...
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Falmouth Illustration MA Online graduate publishes her first children’s book
28 February 2024
Illustration MA Online graduate Hayley Jane Smith has released her first children’s book Alfie’s...
Falmouth Illustration MA Online graduate publishes her first children’s book
Studio Haluhalo
Introducing Studio Haluhalo: an inclusive studio from Visual Communication students Pita Santos and JJ Whippey
27 February 2024
Two students on Falmouth’s online Visual Communication BA course have cofounded a studio in Manche...
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An interview with Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games
26 February 2024
We chatted to Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games, about ...
An interview with Sally Blake, award-winning video game producer and advocate for women in games
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Comedy Writing graduates take flight in the Female Pilot Club Comedy Showcase
15 February 2024
Two Falmouth Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduates have caught the attention of the judges in this ye...
Comedy Writing graduates take flight in the Female Pilot Club Comedy Showcase
Meet our sustainable fashion community
Meet our Sustainable Fashion online community
12 February 2024
Since its launch in 2022, Falmouth'sSustainable Fashion MA (Online) community has been going from ...
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Graduate Spotlight: UX Designer Paul Phillips
02 February 2024
Since completing his online master’s degree with Falmouth University in 2023, Paul Phillips has la...
Lucy Morris
Why I chose to study a Photography degree online
18 January 2024
Photography BA(Hons) (Online) student Lucy talks about how joining Falmouth's online community is he...
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Top 5 sustainable fashion publications and podcasts
09 January 2024
With increasing evidence suggesting the fashion industry plays a significant role in global heating,...
Georgi Tsaklev
Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store
07 December 2023
Glasgow-based software developer Georgi Tsaklev – a 2023 graduate of Falmouth’s online Indie Gam...
Indie Game Development graduate debuts innovative product on Unity Asset Store
Frequently asked questions
The design of our online undergraduate degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere, and you can choose to study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working.
For our online undergraduate degrees, we generally recommend 27 - 33 hours of study per week for our part-time degrees, or 40 - 50 for the full-time course.
For our online postgraduate degrees, we recommend a commitment of between 20-25 hours per week for the part-time option.
The above recommendations depend on your individual learning style and ability. The important thing to remember is that you can complete these hours at a time that suits you; all lectures are recorded and can be replayed at any time, so can fit around working or lifestyle commitments.
All our online undergraduate degrees are accelerated degrees.
An accelerated degree condenses the modules of a traditional undergraduate degree into two years if you study full-time, or three years if you study part-time. That means you'll be working across three study blocks per year, with shorter breaks between each study block rather than a traditional long break over summer.
Accelerated degrees are a great way to fast-track your studies, progress faster and be ready to join the workplace sooner, while usually saving money on tuition fees and living costs.
All our online postgraduate degrees are part-time, and not accelerated.
Falmouth’s online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught online.
Advanced learning research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.
Course materials are released via the virtual learning environment at the end of each week, allowing time to plan your studies for the week ahead.
Teaching takes place through lectures from practicing professionals. Lectures are pre-recorded and re-watchable, so you won't have to worry about attending them live – it's like ‘learning on-demand’ to suit your schedule.
You will also have the opportunity to attend weekly webinars where you can connect with what's being taught, ask questions and collaborate. Webinars are recorded so you can engage with conversations even if you can't attend at the time they are scheduled.
Wellbeing, accessibility and employability are just some of the ways Falmouth students are supported throughout their time with us, and online students benefit from the same levels of support as on-campus students.
Our Accessibility and Inclusive Learning team support and advise students with disabilities, health conditions and Specific Learning Differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD). You can access their support as soon as you have accepted your place, and can find their contact details and more information on the Accessibility and Inclusion study hub.
While you're studying, your Tutor will offer regular feedback on your work and be your first point of contact for any academic queries. You'll also have continual access to technical support, and a Student Advisor who'll be there to answer any general questions you have, help you to access academic and wellbeing support services (like our employability service, RealWORKS) and guide you through your student journey.
Falmouth’s online degrees are validated and awarded in exactly the same way as those taught on campus, and online students graduate in the same in-person ceremonies as on-campus students. Your degree certificate will not say “online”.
The difference with our online degrees is that they are designed from the outset to be taught online, by an award-winning team of Learning Designers. Advanced research underpins their design, and they're delivered through a bespoke virtual learning environment, known as Learn - a platform which has been crafted specifically for online tuition.
You have the option to apply via UCAS or directly with us, depending on the course you choose and your level of education or professional experience. Find out the best way for you to apply for your chosen online degree.
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You can submit our simple online form and a Course Advisor will get in touch with you. They'll be able to answers questions about how you'll study, what to expect from the course, and the next step to take on your application journey.
