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Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Falmouth University

It’s a mix of old and new worlds. It has 2 beautiful campuses, the original Falmouth School of Art campus at Woodlane with its purpose built studios in elegant Fox gardens near the sea and the Penryn campus with the original Tremough House on site. The gardens at Penryn are exceptionally beautiful in spring with rare rhododendrons and camellias as tall as houses! The traditional walled garden complete with original orchard is a gem too. Of course the new buildings are state of the art in look and feel. Sympathetic to the incredible Cornish landscape they utilise local minerals and materials in their features. There are so many gorgeous reminders of a gentler age of elegance with these Victorian landmarks that rest alongside the new exciting architectural structures. All in all, like the fascinating mix of microclimates witching the Cornish peninsula, Falmouth University campuses reflect diverse blends of the visual and sensory. Being a unique rural environment attracting global students and staff, wonderful intimate community is formed. So many people say that it has a family feel that is hard to find at other institutions. With so much support from student services, staff and mentors, feeling welcome and settling into studying is possible immediately. There are a myriad of societies and groups to join and both academic and personal support on hand all the time. Facilities are of a high standard, especially the library which is continually updating its collection of journals and other media alongside the fascinating archival centre. Research becomes a breeze with access to the cream of relevant industry resources plus the stellar induction processes into all the available services which facilitate deep dives into your chosen subject and just about anything else that might pique your interest! The energy on campus is always vibrant and dynamic as you are immersed into so many different subject areas. From dance performance practice sessions to robotics or gaming and traditional textile weaving and illustration, the University Workshop Festival allows for a taster of another discipline and insight into new processes that can add unique value to your work and transform it from predicable to pioneering. All happening within the two campus locations, whether you’re looking for Victorian buildings full of traditional studios or a yoga session at the modern Sports Centre, there is an endless list of potential spaces and activities to shape your experience here. I think the only way that things could improve is continuing to develop and expand food provision on campus. There are some nice dining spaces and food but it can get better and more diverse. The extension of studio opening hours would also further enhance the student experience without question. Allocating dedicated inter campus and town travel on bus would be good as the local bus service can be expensive as is the campus parking. Developing the green transport policy by creating a long lasting travel subsidy via a fleet of dedicated university vehicles might be a solution. Aside from these potential developments which could make studying at Falmouth University almost perfect ! Life on and off campus is hard to criticise. It’s the hard working staff and teams that have created the incredible facilities and infuse the spaces with their personal talents and skills making Falmouth University a very special place to study, I hear so many of my peers say they never want to leave! read full review
Fantastic location, and a stunning part of the UK to study in. The university boasts a huge range of facilities that students can make access of during studies. Library access on both campuses in Penryn and Falmouth is excellent with a huge collection both physical and digitally. There's a glaring divide between students and locals, with more and more housing becoming holiday lets or student properties in the town its becoming an issue that there simply aren't enough affordable properties for locals and barely enough for students. This is an issue the University seems aware of but it is still a running sensitive issue in the area. read full review
Studying in Cornwall is amazing. Cornwall gives you the space and slow paced life style to truly focus on your studies. However, this also comes with a caveat, there isn't much going on down here it can feel a little too quiet at times! But the teaching staff go above and beyond for you and the facilities most definitely facilitate your studies. I do not regret choosing to study here! read full review

Fine Art MA (Online)

FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Theodor - January 2024

I am finding the course content good, it's been very creatively stimulating and I feel my practice has developed a bit as a fine arts practitioner. I have often felt that \i can find my interest within the array of interests offered in the course material which has helped me developed further insights into the content of my work. The course could be improved with more feedback on artwork-be they crits or one to one feedback from tutors however one also needs to be mindful that this is an online course hence that is part of its challenges! read full review
This is my feelings having done my BA here and now on my MA, the online one was the only option in your list, but I am doing it in person.

The University experience at Falmouth is excellent, it’s a small place, but it means it’s carries with it a better share of resources per student, additionally, the student Union regularly works hard to include students vision for how to make the university better for all who are there as well as future students. As a neurodivergent student, it was important to choose a university that would help me with my learning differences and at Falmouth I have been assisted in many aspects of my study, putting me on a more equal experience and allowing me to truly demonstrate my knowledge and abilities. Despite being small and far from major cities, the university has lots of students from diverse backgrounds, and maintains a respect and protection of students, regularly making sure these students are getting the support they need. They create safe spaces for all people, and want everyone to feel welcome, and in my experience they have achieved this.

There are some changes I would encourage them to make, they have talked about being a green university, but accepted money from shell last year, it would be better if they stuck to their statements for students who chose Falmouth because they were supposed to be more environmentally conscious than others. Additionally, they promote themselves as having strong overlaps with their courses, meaning a student from one course can attend anything relevant from any other course. This idea sounds amazing in theory, but in my years here has never manifested, even when it would make complete sense for them to do so. It is frustrating they talk about it, but don’t actually turn it into a reality.

Thank you for reading. read full review

Game Design MA

FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Jacob - November 2023

I think uni life can be very hectic and fast paced, and sometimes it can make me feel lost and behind. However, there are always people to look to for help and advice. There are lots of places and opportunities to pursue your passions and dreams even outside of your course and make strong friendships. Overall, I would say that Falmouth has been great for my mental health and has boosted my confidence by a lot. read full review
The facilities to produce films at the university are great, as are the resources that are available to us. Lecturers are friendly, and there is lots of support for students if they need it during their time at Falmouth University. Location is perfect for those that prefer quieter towns as opposed to large cities but it still has the student-life vibe that you would get in a city just scaled down. Cornwall also has great locations for filming, which is perfect for the course that i'm currently studying. Overall i'm really enjoying my experience down in Falmouth and hope to continue enjoying it as I go through my years down here! read full review
The location, facilities, and the general look of the campus are brilliant. We have our own writers room, which is also open on the weekends, and Workshop Wednesdays, where you can book a learning experience from any of the degrees offering them. Last week I was in the wood workshop, learning how to make a wooden mallet, this week I will be learning time-lapse photography.

Drawbacks are that there are less opportunities available on Woodlane campus, and that alot of the student experiences, aside from the Workshop Wednesdays, seem to be aimed at the younger students.
One person on my course has really struggled with physically getting to sessions because there are so many hills and he is in a wheelchair. read full review

MA Graphic Design (Online)

FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Student Reviewer - September 2023

The best thing about the online program that it's very flexible and you can study and complete the assignments at your own pace. read full review
I actually study online, part time, I didn't realise these questions were only about on site studying. I've never been to Falmouth before, never visited the uni. I picked the uni because it was one of the only ones offering this subject, at this level, part time, online.

As for the teaching and organisation for online studying my experience has been great so far. The online platform can be kind of annoying as it is easy to lose documents or posts in the many different forums, but the lecturers have all been super helpful for helping us find things. read full review