Falmouth University is a specialist creative university in Cornwall, with one campus in the harbour town of Falmouth and another at Penryn, a few miles inland. It's known for games development, film, animation, photography, fashion and music, taught in studio-based courses with strong industry ties. The coastal setting is a big part of why students choose it.
Falmouth, United Kingdom
Official website: falmouth.ac.uk
1902 as Falmouth School of Art
One of the UK's largest games development schools
Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall
£17,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on falmouth.ac.uk before you apply.
BA Game Development: Art
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Film
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Animation and Visual Effects
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MA Creative App Development
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A Games Academy with industry-style team projects.
Studio courses by the sea in Cornwall.
Film studios and sound stages at Penryn.
Graduates work in games studios, film production, design agencies and freelance practice.
Many alumni start their own creative businesses.
Graduates can stay in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
The Falmouth campus has art studios in gardens above the town, while Penryn is a modern campus shared with the University of Exeter.
Falmouth is a small harbour town with beaches and a relaxed pace. London is about five hours by train.
CAS from Falmouth University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS by 14 January 2027, followed by a portfolio review. Master's applications are rolling.
Courses start in September.
A UK Student visa, sponsored by Falmouth University. Once you hold a CAS, apply online, show funds held for 28 days, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Most decisions come back within three weeks from outside the UK.
Game development, film, animation and creative app development are popular. Entry depends mainly on your portfolio, with IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Falmouth offers some international scholarships. Check its funding pages.
