Open Day Guide | Autumn 2026

Open Day Guide Saturday 3 October 2026 Saturday 24 October 2026 Saturday 14 November 2026

Today is your opportunity to explore our vibrant community and discover what makes studying at Falmouth University such a unique experience. We’re passionate about helping everyone realise their potential in a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment.

We’re proud to be the first and only specialist creative arts university to receive the University Mental Health Charter Award, recognising our commitment to student wellbeing and the innovative support we provide throughout your studies. Beyond our campuses, Cornwall’s stunning natural environment offers endless opportunities for inspiration and adventure, with the space to be active and find a balance between your life and studies.

Make the most of your day by exploring our facilities, chatting with current students and staff and attending our course and information sessions. We hope your visit gives you a sense of what life at Falmouth is all about and inspires you to join us in the future.

Professor Emma Hunt | Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

We’re delighted that you’ve joined us on campus and we hope you get everything you need from your day here.

This handy booklet will help you plan your day, discover what you want to see and find the answers to your questions.

Top tips for planning your day 1.

Be sure to register when you arrive on campus and pick up your goodie bag.

2. Use the planner at the back of this booklet to map out your day. a) Jot down the times and locations of your booked subject sessions. b) All other talks, tours and areas are dropin, so plan these in around your sessions.

3. Check the map and your location references so you know where to head.

4. Give yourself time to get between buildings. Follow the signs or ask one of our ambassadors in yellow if you need a hand.

Registration & Information Our registration desks and information points are open on both campuses from 9-4pm. Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available to provide directions and answer any questions.

Find registration desk locations on p 8-9.

Planning your Open Day We have two campuses – one in Penryn and one in Falmouth, so be sure to check which one you need to attend. To travel between them, please ask our staff for directions or to arrange a taxi. Campus postcodes are on the back of this booklet; allow at least 30 minutes for the journey.

Facilities will be open and tours will be running until 3:30pm.

Talks and Subject Sessions Talks and subject sessions are shown on p4-12.

Check times and locations, then attend as many as you like.

Subject Stands Our Student Ambassadors and academic staff are here all day, ready to tell you about their subject areas and why they chose Falmouth.

Campus Tours Running from 9-3:30pm from the Study Hub – ask an ambassador and they’ll show you where to join.

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Open Day Hubs Be sure to visit our three Open Day Hubs, where you can meet our staff and students.

Study Hub Find out more about our subject areas and courses: • Courses and facilities. Talk to staff and students • How to apply. Chat with our Admissions team • Campus tours. Take a guided tour with our ambassadors

Accommodation You can view accommodation at Penryn Campus from 9-3:30pm – no need to book, just head to the Study Hub and our ambassadors will direct you.

Accessibility If you need accessibility support, a quiet area or any additional assistance during the day, please speak to a member of staff or one of our Student Ambassadors (dressed in yellow) at registration.

Wellbeing Hub Experience our quiet spaces and sensory rooms, and discover: • Student wellbeing support.

The role of our student helpdesks • Accessibility support. Speak with our team about your individual requirements • Student Mentors. Here to help you settle into student life

We’ll be happy to signpost you to accessible campus routes or further support.

Student Hub

Equity Ambassadors

• Accommodation. Options, locations and costs

Our Equity Ambassadors are based at the Study Hub to provide further support during your visit.

They can support visitors with specific accessibility or support needs, including finding accessible routes, quieter spaces or support if you’re feeling nervous or overwhelmed.

Look out for the Equity Ambassador stand or ask at registration.

Quiet Space Need some time away from the crowds? Our libraries offer quiet spaces, including Sensory & Retreat rooms and chaplaincies. Just ask a member of staff for directions.

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For information about student life:

• Student Funding. Facts and figures – and how it works • Employability. Placements, internships and studying abroad • Student life. Meet the Students’ Union team Find Hub locations on p8-9

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Make sure you register on arrival!

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Penryn Talks Student Finance and Budgeting

Exchange Yellow Seminar | 8

Student Life

Exchange Red Seminar | 8

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1.30

The Chapel Lecture Theatre | 7

12-1

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Applying to Falmouth

11-12

1.00

The Chapel Lecture Theatre | 7

10-11

12.00

Welcome to Falmouth

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Information Talks Starting at 9:30

See next page for details

Subject Sessions (90 minutes)

See next page for details

10.00

12.30

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

11.45

Booked Sessions

12.30

2.30

Please note all talks are on a first come, first served basis, and future students will be prioritised

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Talk

Information

Duration

Welcome to Falmouth

Start your day with an introduction to Falmouth’s creative community and what makes studying here unique. Discover our approach to learning, the opportunities available to you, and how to make the most of your time here.

30mins

Applying to Falmouth

Learn more about the application process for Falmouth University, what we look for and how we support you throughout your journey from applicant to enrolment and beyond. Get practical advice on personal statements, portfolios and next steps, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and feel confident about applying.

45mins

Student Finance and Budgeting

We’ll cover the basics of the student finance system in the UK, as well as share tips and tricks about how to manage your money as a student. From budgeting for accommodation and living costs to finding part-time work and making the most of student discounts, this session is designed to help students and parents plan ahead with confidence.

45mins

Student Life

Hear from a panel of our current students to learn more about what they get up to in their spare time, what they love about Falmouth and why they chose to call this university home.

30mins

Discover what it’s really like to live and study here, from clubs and societies to life by the coast, and get honest insights into the student experience firsthand.

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Academy of Music & Theatre Arts (AMATA) Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Acting for Stage & Screen BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio B | 6

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Creative Music Technology BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Creative Music Technology CertHE

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Dance & Choreography BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio B | 6

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Music BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Music CertHE

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Music Business BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio B | 6

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Popular Music BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Popular Music CertHE

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Sound Design BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio K | 6

10:00, 2:30

Technical Theatre Arts BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio B | 6

10:00, 2:30

Theatre & Performance BA(Hons)

AMATA | Studio B | 6

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Animation BA(Hons)

SoFT | Animation Studio 4 | 5C

10:00, 2:30

Filmmaking BA(Hons)

SoFT | SoFT Cinema | 5A

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

SoFT | Animation Studio 3 | 5B

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Television & Film Production BA(Hons)

SoFT | SoFT Cinema | 5A

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Business & Digital Marketing BSc(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

Business Entrepreneurship & Innovation BSc(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

Business Management BSc(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

Creative Events Management BSc(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

Festival Management BA(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

Tourism & Hospitality Management BA(Hons)

Exchange | Green Seminar | 8

12:30

School of Film & Television (SoFT)

Cornwall Business School (CBS)

School of Architecture & Design (SADI) Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Architectural Design & Technology BA(Hons)

D&AMS | VR & AR Suite | 12

10:00, 12:30

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Fashion & Textiles Institute (FTI) Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Costume Design for Film & Television BA(Hons)

FTI | Costume Hub | 9C

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Fashion Design BA(Hons)

Exchange Courtyard | Exchange Courtyard 5/7 | 11

10:00, 2:30

Fashion Marketing BA(Hons)

FTI | Fashion Marketing Hub | 9D

10:00, 2:30

Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

FTI | Fashion Photography Hub B | 9B

10:00, 2:30

Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons)

FTI | Fashion Styling Hub A | 9A

10:00, 2:30

Textile Design BA(Hons)

FTI | Textiles Workshop Area | 9E

10:00, 2:30*

*Saturday 3 October - 10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Games Academy (GA) Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Computer Games Programming BSc(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Creative Computing BSc(Hons)/BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Esports & Livestreaming BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00

Game Animation BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Game Art BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Game Development: Art BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Game Development: Design BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Game Development: Programming BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Game Development: Writing BA(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Robotics BSc(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

Games Academy | Studio | 10

10:00, 2:30

Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Commercial Photography BA(Hons)

Peter Lanyon | Lecture 5 | 4

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

Peter Lanyon | Lecture 5 | 4

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)

Peter Lanyon | Lecture 5 | 4

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Photography BA(Hons)

Peter Lanyon | Lecture 5 | 4

10:00, 12:30, 2:30

Session

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

Exchange | Lecture Theatre | 8

12:30

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) - GA**

Exchange Courtyard | Exchange Courtyard 5/7 | 11

12:30

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Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

**For the following GA Courses only: Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons), Computer Games Programming BSc(Hons), Computer Science BSc(Hons), Creative Computing BSc(Hons)/BA(Hons), Game Development: Design BA(Hons), Game Development: Programming BA(Hons), Game Development: Writing BA(Hons) and Software Engineering BSc(Hons).

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Falmouth Talks Library Seminar A | 5

Student Life

Fox Seminar F | 4E

Drawing drop-in workshop

Fox Lower Fox | 4K

2-3

3-4

1.30

Student Finance and Budgeting

1-2

1.30

Library Lecture Theatre 1 | 5

12-1

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Applying to Falmouth

11-12

12.00

Fox Lecture Theatre 2 | 4A

10-11

11.30 11.30

Welcome to Falmouth

9-10

9.15

Building Room | Map reference 9.30

Information Talks Starting at 9:30

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Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

Fox Lecture Theatre 2 | 4A

Subject Sessions (90 minutes)

See next page for details

12.30

Booked Sessions

10.00

12.30

2.30

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Open Day

Talk

Information

Duration

Welcome to Falmouth

Start your day with an introduction to Falmouth’s creative community and what makes studying here unique. Discover our approach to learning, the opportunities available to you, and how to make the most of your time here.

30mins

Applying to Falmouth

Learn more about the application process for Falmouth University, what we look for and how we support you throughout your journey from applicant to enrolment and beyond. Get practical advice on personal statements, portfolios and next steps, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and feel confident about applying.

45mins

Student Finance and Budgeting

We’ll cover the basics of the student finance system in the UK, as well as share tips and tricks about how to manage your money as a student. From budgeting for accommodation and living costs to finding part-time work and making the most of student discounts, this session is designed to help students and parents plan ahead with confidence.

45mins

Student Life

Hear from a panel of our current students to learn more about what they get up to in their spare time, what they love about Falmouth and why they chose to call this university home.

30mins

Discover what it’s really like to live and study here, from clubs and societies to life by the coast, and get honest insights into the student experience firsthand.

Guide

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School of Architecture & Design (SADI) Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Architecture BA(Hons)

Kathmor | Ground Floor Studio (SADI Studio 1) | 8

10:00, 2:30

Interior Architecture BA(Hons)

Fox | Interiors Studio (SADI Studio 5/6) | 4J

10:00, 12:30

Interior Design BA(Hons)

Fox | Interiors Studio (SADI Studio 5/6) | 4J

10:00, 12:30

Product Design BA(Hons)

Fox | SPD Studio (SADI Studio 3) | 4H

10:00, 12:30

Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Fox | Abbott Studio | 4D

10:00, 2:30

Content Creation & Branding BA(Hons)

Fox | Abbott Studio | 4D

10:00, 2:30

Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Tannachie | Lighthouse | 7

10:00, 2:30

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Tannachie | Lighthouse | 7

10:00, 2:30

Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Fox | Graphic Design Upper Studio | 4B

10:00, 2:30

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Fox | Newsroom | 4G

10:00, 2:30

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

Fox | Abbott Studio | 4D

10:00, 2:30

Media & Communication BA(Hons)

Fox | Abbott Studio | 4D

10:00, 2:30

Media & Journalism BA(Hons)

Fox | Newsroom | 4G

12:30

Media Production BA(Hons)

Fox | Abbott Studio | 4D

10:00, 2:30

Course

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Drawing BA(Hons)

Drawing | Drawing Studio 2 | 6

2:30

Fine Art BA(Hons)

Library | Lecture Theatre 1 | 5

10:00, 2:30

Illustration BA(Hons)

Fox | 1st Year Illustration Studio | 4F

10:00, 2:30

School of Communication (SoC)

Falmouth School of Art (FSA)

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Session

Building | Room | Map reference

Times

Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

Fox | Lecture Theatre 2 | 4A

12:30

12

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Guide

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Talk/Session

Location

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Have any Open Day questions?

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