SAT 5 OCT
Open Day Timetable Activity
Length
At both campuses Welcome to Falmouth
30min
Student Life
30min
Finance
30min
Campus Tours
30min
Accommodation Tours - Penryn (on-site)
45min
Accommodation Tours - Falmouth (off-site)
60min
Penryn Campus Director’s Introduction Talk
30min
Penryn Course Talks and Facilities Tours Academy of Music and Theatre Arts
60min
School of Entrepreneurship
60min
Institute of Photography
60min
Games Academy
60min
Fashion & Textiles Institute
60min
School of Film & Television
60min
Falmouth Campus Director’s Introduction Talk
30min
Open Workshops
drop-in
Falmouth Course Talks and Facilities Tours School of Communication
60min
School of Architecture, Design & Interiors
60min
Falmouth School of Art
60min
10am
10.30am
11am
11.30am
12pm
12.30pm
1pm
1.30pm
2pm
2.30pm
3pm
Every 15min throughout the day. Last tour leaves at 4.30pm. Every 15min throughout the day. Last tour leaves at 4.30pm.
3.30pm
4pm
4.30pm
Welcome to Falmouth The essentials Explore our campuses Advice and support Discover Falmouth Getting around Maps Next steps
WELCOME Falmouth is an incredible place to study. It’s a place where collaboration, ideas, innovation and change makers are celebrated. With a focus on the future, we’re exploring the potential of new technology and entrepreneurship, we’re pushing boundaries and capitalising on the power of creativity. Our approach means that students are doing it for real from the moment they arrive on campus; getting the skills they need in order to be a part of the creative economy after graduation. All of our courses are closely aligned with industry, so students tackle live briefs, work in professional-standard facilities and are taught by academics who are experts in their field.
Of course, university is more than just an academic experience. It’s also where you meet friends for life, find new passions and grow as an individual. Falmouth’s vibrant, inclusive community is the foundation of student life. Likeminded people can find their tribe and thrive here. Based in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with a social scene to match much bigger destinations, it’s an amazing, inspiring place to live and study. We hope you enjoy seeing some of what Falmouth has to offer here today.
THE ESSENTIALS
Arrive and register On Penryn Campus, head to the Sports Hall, or if you’re starting at Falmouth Campus, your first stop should be the Fox Café. Both locations will be clearly signposted on the day. You’ll be met by the Events Team and our fantastic Student Ambassadors who will register your arrival.
Departmental introduction One of our departments will be your academic home, so you’ll want to know all about it. Your Director will start the day with a short talk, giving an overview of the departmental facilities, expertise and opportunities, before you’re then taken to meet the academic team to find out more about your chosen course. Please note that some talks might be restricted to future students only, due to limited space. After a course talk you’ll have the opportunity to look around the department and see some of our world-class facilities for yourself.
Student life and student finance talks University life is about much more than your academic experience and there’s lot’s to think about when planning your future studies. Find out more at either of the lunchtime talks.
EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES
Open campuses Falmouth Expo At Falmouth University, students work across disciplinary boundaries, working with others on different courses and gaining new skills using all of the incredible facilities on offer. Departments based at Penryn Campus will be holding a showcase in the Sports Centre, where you can get a glimpse of what goes on across the University. Open Workshops Our technicians will be working throughout the day on Falmouth Campus, running demonstrations and showcasing the amazing facilities and equipment available to students in the workshops. You can pop in anytime and experience them for yourself.
Student Ambassadors Who can tell you what it’s really like to study at Falmouth? Current students! Our Student Ambassadors will be on-hand at both campuses, running the tours and taking you to the talks. Feel free to ask them anything, from questions about their course, to queries about the social scene.
Refreshments Food and drink is available to buy on both campuses. Visit the Stannary, AMATA Cafe or Koofi Cafe at Penryn, or the Fox Cafe at Falmouth. All are open until 4.30pm.
Campus tours Tours are run throughout the day at each campus. Join a tour at one of our registration points. The last tour is at 4.30pm.
Accommodation tours Our on-site accommodation is on the Penryn Campus. Tours are available every 15 minutes from the registration point in the Sports Hall. The last tour is at 4.30pm. From our Falmouth Campus we’ll take you to see Tuke House, our off-site accommodation in the town. The tours will run every hour on the hour. This is approximately a 15 minute walk from campus.
ADVICE AND SUPPORT
Student support services will be available to chat to you throughout the day. You can find the following services at the registration points on both campuses from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Applicant Services Our Applicant Services team can provide advice about the application process, personal statements and portfolios.
Accommodation We guarantee all undergraduate students who apply by the deadline a place in university managed accommodation. Speak to the team to find out what options are available.
Finance Speak to our Student Funding team for information on finance, fees and bursaries.
Student Services Our Student Services are here to help you throughout your time at Falmouth - from money matters to mental health, housing to accessibility - meet our specialist teams.
Students’ Union The Students’ Union plays an important role in all aspects of your university experience. They provide representation and Student Voice, advice and support and they run over 150 clubs and societies. Find out how you can get involved!
Employability Service Our Employability Service will support you throughout your time at Falmouth and beyond, including part-time job opportunities, study abroad exchanges and placements, as well as advice on starting a business or going freelance.
DISCOVER FALMOUTH
We’re based in a really special place. If you have time, why not find out what our amazing location has to offer? Hit the beach There aren’t many universities with a campus only five minutes from the beach. Take the short walk from our Falmouth campus to Gyllyngvase Beach and, if you’re feeling brave enough, dip your toes in the sea!
Meet our neighbours Did you know that Falmouth has been voted as one of the best places to live in the UK?* Visit the town, which is packed with independent shops, galleries and music venues.
Treat your taste buds Cornwall’s renowned for fine food. From vegan hotspots, to international cuisine, there’s something for everyone.
Explore the social scene If you’re staying in Falmouth, why not find out about the pubs, clubs and bars. Falmouth also offers awesome events all year-round.
Head further afield We think you won’t want to leave the area, but don’t forget that Cornwall has much more to offer. Falmouth town is only a stone’s throw away from stunning coast paths, top spots for watersports and internationally famous attractions including the Tate St Ives and the Eden Project.
*Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the UK 2019
GETTING AROUND
Free shuttle buses As a student at Falmouth, you can take advantage of everything on both our beautiful campuses. So, why not take the opportunity to explore them both by taking one of the shuttle buses that run between both campuses from 9am until 5pm. We’ll take you along the scenic route so you can see more of our amazing location, including the beaches. You’ll also see some of the private sector accommodation locations. These extended bus rides are free and take approximately 30 minutes between campuses.
Accessibility We welcome students and guests with disabilities and will support you both as an Open Day visitor and as a student. Our campuses are nestled into the hills of Falmouth town, so you may need to tackle steep inclines. If you have any mobility issues please let us know so that we can make special arrangements.
How to get here Get 20% off advance purchase train fares to Falmouth stations with GWR. Check your Open Day booking email for the link.
By car Take the A30 from Exeter or the A38 from Plymouth, which joins the A30 at Bodmin. Continue along the A30 and take the A39 to Truro. Follow the A39 to Falmouth and Penryn.
To Penryn Campus. At the Treluswell roundabout take the second exit signposted to Falmouth. At the Treliever double roundabout, take the first exit and approximately 150 metres further, turn right where signposted into Penryn Campus. There are no parking charges at Penryn Campus during open days. To Falmouth Campus. Continue on the A39 into Falmouth town centre following the signs for the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Turn left at the signpost for Falmouth Town railway station for the Dell car park or continue on for the Maritime Museum car park. The University is a short walk from either car park. By coach or bus National Express Coaches run daily services to and from Falmouth. Local buses run between both Falmouth and Penryn campuses. Low cost travel service, Megabus, runs to Falmouth from a number of UK cities including London, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth.
By train Regular services to Truro run from all major British cities. London Paddington to Truro normally takes just over four hours. Change at Truro for branch line services to Falmouth Town and Penryn. If you are arriving at London Heathrow airport, it is possible to travel to Falmouth by train via Reading. For more information: nationalrail.co.uk By air Flights operate direct between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Heathrow, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester airports. Cornwall Airport Newquay is approximately 25 miles from Falmouth and Penryn. We would recommend booking a taxi in advance for the journey from the airport to Falmouth University. The fare to Falmouth will cost between £45 and £55. Exeter and Bristol airports operate daily international flights to Europe and beyond. Regular train services run from Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St David’s railway stations to Falmouth and Penryn via Truro.
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NEXT STEPS
More questions? If you’ve forgotten to ask us something, don’t worry we’re still here to help. Contact us via live chat, by phone on 01326 254350 or email: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk Chat to a student Want to find out more about living in Cornwall or what it’s like to study a specific course? You can chat online to our students, just visit: falmouth.ac.uk/ask-a-student Start your application If you’re ready to apply, we’ve got lots of advice and resources online. Check out our portfolio and personal statement advice videos at: falmouth.ac.uk/apply Got an interview? If you’ve already applied and have been offered an interview watch our interview advice video at: falmouth.ac.uk/apply. If you are unable to travel back to Falmouth for your interview don’t worry as we offer a number of regional interview dates as well as Skype or telephone interviews.
Falmouth Campus Woodlane, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4RH Penryn Campus Treliever Road, Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE T: +44(0) 1326 254350 E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk WhatsApp: +44 (0)1212 852937