Falmouth University Postgraduate Prospectus_2021 by Falmouth University

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Welcome Expand your horizons with postgraduate study Why study at Falmouth Our campuses Falmouth life Life in Cornwall

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Art & design Architecture MArch Graphic Design MA Illustration MA Illustration Authorial Practice MA Communication Design MA

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Games & computing Game Design MA Game Art MA Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc Indie Game Development MA User Experience (UX) Design MA

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Film, television & photography Film & Television MA Photography MA Prosthetic Effects MA Writing for Script & Screen MA

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Writing, journalism & communications Professional Writing MA Journalism MA Comedy Writing MA Creative Advertising MA Marketing and Digital Communications MA

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Business & education Creative Events Management MA 68 Launchpad (with MSc Entrepreneurship) 70 PGCHE 74 Research at Falmouth Supporting you Accommodation Fees and finance Entry requirements

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Vice-Chancellor’s welcome For more than 100 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative thinking and design innovation. Today, its portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses represents the breadth of the Creative Industries, from art, advertising and fashion, to games, photography and film. From our world-class facilities, to our impressive links with global industry and the ground-breaking research happening on our stunning campuses, it’s impossible to convey in one short document how exciting it is to be living and working here. As well as the postgraduate courses that are delivered on-campus in Cornwall, Falmouth is now leading the way and offering pioneering online distance learning. We’re making the Falmouth experience – inspirational teaching, hands-on learning and great connections – available wherever you are in the world. Our commitment to creativity and innovation runs through everything we do; applying new thinking, imagination and resourcefulness, bringing new solutions to complex problems, building new ways for people to interact, engage and connect. At Falmouth, we work across disciplines, bringing together games makers, fashion designers, cinematographers, entrepreneurs, photographers, musicians, and the list goes on. Falmouth University has an illustrious history of more than a century, yet no one stands still – everyone moves forward. That’s what makes Falmouth so special.

Professor Anne Carlisle OBE

Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive

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Think differently, build networks and open up new possibilities – postgraduate study is just the start of your future. With the creative industries becoming increasingly competitive, it’s never been so important to make your mark and stand out from the crowd. Through postgraduate study, you can progress your career by learning both specialist and transferable skills, while demonstrating a deep understanding of your chosen subject. Whether you want to take the next step in your career or explore a new direction of study, a Master’s degree or PhD shows future employers that you’re self-motivated and able to commit to creating an advanced body of work. And a Master’s or PhD from Falmouth shows that you’ve immersed yourself in a certain discipline – that you’ve worked on live briefs and mixed with industry leaders throughout your studies. It’s not just about academic qualifications either. Study at Falmouth and you’ll be able to follow your passion, while growing personally and professionally. Our collaborative, hands-on approach will help you grow in confidence, make connections and find your own voice. Studying alongside people who are just as determined to make a difference as you, in an environment of open innovation, you’ll experience exciting challenges and fresh perspectives, as you forge your career in the creative industries.

Look around you. Nothing – from the phone in your pocket, to the pocket in your jeans – has been achieved without an injection of creativity. And in a tech-driven world, creativity is the currency of the future. At Falmouth, we’re fuelling the fusion of creativity and technology to bring about new ideas, new ways of thinking, doing, making and creating. We’ll give you the tools, knowledge and space to bring about new ideas and succeed in sectors as diverse as eHealth, agri-tech, fintech, fashion, tourism and immersive technology.

World-class facilities Spread across both our campuses, our specialist facilities have been designed to help you shape the future. Cutting-edge technology combines with traditional techniques across all our departments to create an environment where you can bring your ideas to life and develop your insight and expertise. You’ll find everything from motion-capture technology and production suites, to printmaking workshops and extensive film and photography stores.

Expert lecturers At Falmouth, we do it for real – hiring expert lecturers who are practising at the very top of their industry – to ensure that you get genuine experiences while you learn. When you join us, you become a part of our academic community of collaborators and innovators.

Industry connections Our strong industry connections means that you’ll have the chance to interact with renowned professionals from your field of study, as well as the opportunity to work on live briefs for top clients – gaining invaluable insights and a network of contacts. You’ll not only walk away with a Master’s from Falmouth University, but an impressive portfolio, real experience and the connections to succeed in your field of study.

Falmouth Flexible online study Our online, part-time postgraduate courses have been specifically designed to fit around your work, location and personal commitments. Thanks to their flexible format, you don’t need to put your life on hold while you gain the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step in your career. As a Falmouth Flexible student, you can expect an online learning experience that is engaging, challenging and rewarding. Characterised by meaningful interactions with peers, tutors and industry leaders, our courses are truly immersive.

On-campus study

Falmouth’s enterprising dreamers will make the new rules and forge new careers.

Our campuses are dynamic, invigorating environments, where collaboration and creativity spark ideas and feed innovation. Based in the heart of Cornwall, with its internationally renowned creative heritage, community, and pioneering tech hub, Falmouth is rich in inspiration, connections and resources. You’ll have access to world-class facilities that rival any professional context. At our campuses in Falmouth and Penryn, you’ll find research, advanced scholarship and professional creative practice form an integral and crucial part of daily life.

Dawn French Chancellor of Falmouth University

Our campuses are dynamic, inspiring environments, where collaboration and creativity spark ideas and feed innovation. The Falmouth Campus is nestled in the heart of glorious sub-tropical gardens, while the purposebuilt Penryn Campus is a contemporary creative hub – and with great travel links between them, you can easily enjoy both.

Libraries and IT Our two libraries are a trove of books, digital resources, magazines, specialist material and journals. You’ll have access to image banks, news archives, creative databases, e-journals and streamed content. You’ll also find a team of librarians, technicians and archivists, along with a range of study spaces including group study rooms, quiet study spaces and openplan areas. Our Penryn library is open 24/7 throughout the term. We also have IT suites on both campuses, plus a range of specialist training suites and a central service desk for support.

Travel Our focus on green travel makes getting around easy. Dedicated buses run every ten minutes between the Falmouth and Penryn campuses. We also offer free showers and changing facilities for cyclists, along with secure bike storage facilities.

Food and drink

Essential supplies

Both campuses have cafes serving hot and cold meals at reasonable prices. You’ll also find an eclectic range of street food vans and pop-ups around campus. The Stannary Bar, on the Penryn Campus, hosts everything from open mic and quiz nights through to DJ sets with some of the country’s top artists.

The shop on our Penryn Campus sells groceries and fresh produce, snacks, newspapers and magazines. Our Falmouth Campus Art Shop is stocked with a wide range of stationery and art materials for all mediums.

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Sports centre The Penryn Campus Sports Centre contains a four-court sports hall, large fitness studio, and gym. Regular classes run throughout the week, including spinning, yoga, pilates, kettlebells, Boxercise and Zumba. Away from the gym, the Penryn Campus has a multiuse games area and outdoor gym equipment.

Reprographics Found at the Penryn Campus, reprographics is open Monday to Friday; services include printing, copying, binding and laminating.

Located in the stunning grounds of the Penryn Campus, the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA) is much more than a learning space. It’s a purpose-built facility and a professional venue, which hosts a year-round performance programme, featuring a huge range of acts from outstanding student performances to inspirational visiting artists. Alternatively, you can simply stop and watch the world go by at the AMATA cafe, which serves locally sourced cakes, salads, toasted sandwiches and soups, as well as a range of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

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Academic facilities First-rate facilities across both our campuses are accessible to all and designed to help you shape the future. Cutting-edge technology combines with traditional techniques across all our departments to create the toolkit you need to bring your ideas to life, become an industry-leading pioneer, and develop a skill set youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll draw on every day in your professional life. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find everything from professional-standard studios, printmaking facilities, life drawing studios and motion capture technology to a live performance venue, production suites and equipment hire.

Grounds Rich in heritage, our campus grounds blend old and new to create stunning gardens and an inspirational environment in which to work. At Falmouth, explore the peaceful and colourful Fox Rosehill Gardens, while at Penryn, discover the walled garden, fruit-producing orchard, Italian garden, 18thcentury lime avenue, and historic, rare rhododendrons.

Falmouth is regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, and it’s easy to see why. The harbour town has an atmosphere like nowhere else, with a vibrant, creative community hemmed in only by its stunning surroundings.

Landscape Falmouth has its fair share of beaches, from the sheltered sands of Maenporth to the shingles of Castle Beach. Gyllynvase, (known locally as Gylly Beach) is the largest and most popular in town, and is home to a beach café that serves food and drink through to the evening, as well as its very own beach bakery! Along the coast, Swanpool Beach features its own nature reserve and crazy golf course. If you’re keen to embrace the coastal lifestyle, you can try everything from paddle boarding to surfing and sailing at various nearby schools. WeSUP, ElementalUK, and Falmouth Surf School all offer equipment hire and beginners’ lessons to get you started. Away from the water, you’ll find that the landscape around Falmouth and Penryn has a fascinating horticultural history. Its valley gardens, coastal location and unusually mild climate form the perfect breeding ground for sub-tropical specimens, imported by plant-hunters during the 19th century. Our Falmouth campus sits within the peaceful Fox Rosehill Gardens, planted with exotic palms, bamboo, agave and eucalyptus. Stretch your legs slightly further to explore the gardens of Enys, Penjerrick, Trebah, Lamorran, Glendurgan and Trelissick – all within easy reach and each with a unique tale to tell.

Festivals and events Cornwall has a thriving events scene and many take place right here in Falmouth. Whether you want to see tall ships and racing yachts, learn to shuck oysters, or sing sea shanties like a true sailor, there is a festival for you. The full calendar of events means that there’s something to celebrate throughout the year and our festivals give you the opportunity to see how friendly and connected our community is. Events Square is the focal point for many of Falmouth’s festivals, home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and a number of restaurants and bars. It comes into its own during festival time when there are great pop-up bars, live music and street food to enjoy.

Music and performance Falmouth University boasts its own performance venue, in the shape of AMATA. The purpose-built facility is much more than a learning space – it hosts a huge range of public theatre, dance and music events, from student performances to renowned international artists. In the centre of town, you’ll find The Poly, a live arts venue that hosts films, live events, music, exhibitions, talks and community workshops. Falmouth is also home to range of galleries and exhibition spaces that showcase work from our exceptional alumni, as well as the plethora of talents artists living in Cornwall.

Food and drink Just because Falmouth is a maritime town, don’t expect your choice to be limited. Aside from exceptional seafood and Cornwall’s staple pasties, there is a wealth of global cuisines to sample. Let African-inspired dishes, Nepalese spices, sushi and falafel tempt your taste buds as you eat your way around town. Falmouth also has a great selection of pubs, where you can watch live music, try your hand at traditional dancing, get involved in a debate or test your wits in a pub quiz. With a burgeoning drinks industry in Cornwall, including sparkling wines, real ale and artisanal spirits, you’ll enjoy finding your new signature drink.

With cutting-edge tech and daring start-ups on sharing space with myths, legends and magical landscapes, living in Cornwall is truly unique.

Culture Cornwall has a rich cultural history, forged from Celtic roots, fishing, farming and a mining heritage. But that doesn’t mean that time stands still. Cornwall has a thriving creative and cultural community. It’s home to the iconic Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, Newlyn School of Art, and the impressive, open-air Minack Theatre. It’s also a hotbed for independent theatre, with renowned companies such as Kneehigh and Miracle Theatre touring extensively throughout Cornwall and the UK, while our own AMATA performance centre hosts a monthly comedy club. From homegrown talent to major artists, you can also find great music in venues as diverse as the acts, from intimate pubs to the globally famous Eden Project.

Creativity and entrepreneurship Whether it’s the light, the landscape, the people or the pace of life, there’s something special in Cornwall that artists, writers, entrepreneurs and innovators have long recognised. From the inventor of the steam engine, to timeless author Daphne Du Maurier, Cornwall has always inspired greatness. Nowadays, with a growing reputation as a creative digital hub and home to countless creators and people who aren’t afraid to go against the statusquo, Cornwall leads the way in combining creative problem solving with business excellence. From the bedrock industries like hospitality, tourism and shipping through to pioneers in the tech, renewable energy and aerospace sectors, business in Cornwall is thriving, fuelled by its vibrant community, innovative thinking and the spirit of entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to take risks and do things differently. Alongside big business, there’s a thriving freelance community and a plethora of young companies and exciting new start ups who are pushing boundaries and developing opportunities.

Connections Despite being far from the bustle of Britain’s big cities, Cornwall has excellent connections. The ever-growing Cornwall Airport Newquay flies several times a day to London and other major UK and European cities. It’s a huge boost to many businesses and creatives, giving them lift-off to be based in Cornwall and travel wherever their work takes them. Not only that, we’ve got superfast broadband speeds, which means we’re leading the way in terms of digital connectivity. It’s enabling our local academic, creative and business communities to communicate, collaborate and compete globally.

Shape the world around you on our art & design courses

Department: School of Architecture, Design & Interiors Course title: Architecture MArch Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: Two years full-time

Define a new agenda for architecture. Building on your RIBA Part 1 qualification and professional practice year, you’ll work on socially engaged live projects while exploring the key architectural concepts and challenges of our time.

Modules could include:

Throughout this course, you’ll explore the relationship between architecture, places and people through the principles of radical regionalism and sustainable design methodologies. With practising lecturers, high-profile industry guests and the opportunity to work on live build projects, you’ll also develop and refine your own participatory design practice.

□□ Comprehensive Design Research

The course is in the process of being validated. We anticipate that you’ll graduate with a RIBA-validated and ARB-prescribed Master’s in Architecture at Part 2 level.

□□ Transition □□ Design Thinking □□ Participate □□ Tectonics □□ Social Practice □□ Comprehensive Design Realisation

Entry requirements Applicants should hold at least one of the following qualifications:

Why study here? □□ Gain globally transferable RIBA accreditations □□ Access dedicated architecture studios, industry facilities and workshops □□ Learn from respected guest lecturers, who are experts in their field □□ Collaborate with other students across architecture, design and interiors □□ Earn while you learn, balancing professional practice with your academic studies □□ Study for a Master’s degree in architecture on the only course of its kind in Cornwall

Assessment method □□ Ongoing formative assessment by lecturers and peers □□ Coursework at the end of each study block

□□ An honours degree of 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course. A first degree in Architecture from an overseas institution that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to a 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course □□ An honours degree of 2:2 from a RIBA Part I validated course with evidence in your portfolio of significant development since you completed your degree □□ Successful completion of the ARB Part I examination □□ Appropriate academic or professional qualifications equivalent to the above which you should describe in detail in your application In addition, we expect applicants to have completed work experience in an architectural practice or related discipline for at least 12 months prior to starting postgraduate study. If you have completed the BA(Hons) Architecture course at Falmouth with 2:1 or above, you can automatically progress to this course.

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Graphic Design MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Join an exciting space for learning, networking and debating graphic design practices. Develop your design thinking and creative processes to an advanced level. Examine the building blocks of effective and award-winning studio work and design culture to support your personal development and creative ambition. Our reputation within graphic design sees our graduates working in some of the world’s leading studios and agencies. It’s these professional organisations and award-winning practitioners who have helped inform the course, alongside many years of experience growing new thinking and teaching in the field.

Why study here? □□ Access a huge breadth of cross-cultural and international thinking and contribute to the future of graphic design practice around the world □□ You’ll get to question the role that design and designers have to play in society and the creative community □□ Examine your personal practice in relationship to the ever-evolving nature of the subject globally and culturally □□ Acquire and develop the skills needed to develop your graphic design career or business venture □□ Join a community of graduates from across the world, bringing new and shared cross-cultural insights and ideas

Modules could include: □□ Contemporary Practice □□ History and Futures □□ Studio and Entrepreneurship □□ Application and Interactions □□ Final Major Project

Entry requirements □□ W e welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

Assessment method □□ Practical assignments, such as designing a digital tool or process to aid collaboration □□ Written assignments, such as writing a business plan □□ Work-based assignments, where you apply tools such as storytelling or market research flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/graphic-design.htm 21

Department: Falmouth School of Art Course title: Illustration MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Celebrate the role that illustration plays within a global context and immerse yourself in the diversity of practice that increasingly defines the subject in the 21st century. Push creative boundaries and both question and influence new thinking on the subject.

Modules could include: □□ Process and Practice □□ Visual Language □□ Narrative and Storytelling □□ Professional Practice □□ Final Major Project

Strengthen your observational drawing skills and ability to generate ideas visually and develop your personal ‘visual’ language. Create a coherent marketing and self-promotion strategy, learn how the visual communication industry works and build your industry networks.

Why study here? □□ Connect, engage and network with your peers on a global level □□ We’ll give you the space to innovate within the field of illustration and actively contribute to the ongoing evolution of illustration practice as a form of visual communication □□ Join an illustration community that has a long history and reputation at Falmouth, with many graduates being internationally recognised for their work □□ Get a head start on becoming successfully embedded and connected within the wider visual communication industry

□□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

Assessment method □□ Practical assignments, such as portfolios and online presentations □□ Written assignments, such as writing a research journal □□ Work-based assignments that are grounded in your existing practice applying tools such as storytelling or market research

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Department: Falmouth School of Art Course title: Illustration Authorial Practice MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time/Two years part-time

Develop your unique authorial voice on this studio-based MA Illustration course. You’ll learn to see your work as an evolving practice, as you challenge and re-evaluate your personal visual language with the help of experienced practitioners. At the heart of this course is an examination of authorship and storytelling. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll develop skills like screen-printing, creative writing and bookbinding, while working on longer-term projects in your choice of media. Taking an entrepreneurial approach, you’ll develop your professional practice and consider outlets for your work.

Modules could include: □□ Negotiated Project 1 □□ Critical Publication □□ Negotiated Project 2 □□ Research Presentation □□ Negotiated Project 3 & Extended Essay

Why study here? □□ Join the only MA Illustration course with a specific academic focus on authorial practice □□ Mount a professional presentation of work from your negotiated project □□ Access professional facilities, including a print room and dedicated MA studio space □□ Learn from high profile guest speakers and industry-savvy tutors □□ Benefit from our close relationship with independent publisher Atlantic Press, with opportunities for placements and internships

□□ Study over one or two years

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, including practice-based projects and essays

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Falmouth alumna Viktoriya Staykova describes how the Illustration: Authorial Practice MA helped her crystallise her ideas and build her career as a graphic novelist and designer.

education, and friendly peaceful attitude and atmosphere, which I think Falmouth has.

What led you to do a Master’s in Illustration?

Licitus is a science fiction graphic novel. Its construction explores a linear narrative told visually through the body of the book using the idea of the ‘turn of the page’ and the way images are linked in a continuous manner. Illustrationwise Licitus is based on research in the field of science fiction illustration via the history of book design, film and literature. The visuals lean on some distinctive trends through the field.

After completing a BA in Books and Printed Graphics at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria I wanted to specialise in illustration. My BA programme explored everything from visual communication, graphic design, typography and book design, but when it came to my MA I wanted to focus specifically in the field of the book arts.

Tell us about your graphic novel and the inspiration behind it:

Why did you choose Falmouth University?

Were you working on this before you started the MA, or did you develop the idea while studying?

My search was for a place with a good portfolio of previous student’s projects, attention to

Before starting the MA I had a vague idea that I’d like to develop my professional practice in

the field of science fiction illustration. The organisation of the study modules and the additional workshops and discussions provided by the MA helped me crystallise my idea.

The time spent there has been an opportunity to connect and make friends. I also think that the MA has benefits for people following a commercial career, as the skills and experience I picked up on the MA allowed me to get a job as a graphic designer for an advertising agency in Sofia. In turn, this job allows me to support myself while further exploring and building my own artistic practice. Now that your book has been published, what do you plan to do next? Following the publication of Licitus I have been able to work on further projects in the field of science fiction. The latest project was to design the new Bulgarian cover for The Three Body Problem, a science fiction book by Liu Cixin that won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2015. I hope to continue combining my commercial work in the field alongside my own artistic projects.

How has the MA helped you improve your practice and what is the most important thing you learnt? The MA Illustration: Authorial Practice allowed me to define what my future path in the world of illustration and book design would be. It helped me trust my instincts and follow my interests, exploring the subjects I consider important. Would you recommend the course to others and, if so, why? Beside being able to develop my professional practice, the MA is also a great place to meet people with similar interests, coming from different backgrounds.

Department: School of Communication Course title: Communication Design MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Modules could include: □□ Process □□ Intersections □□ Boundaries □□ Curate and build □□ Compete

Develop your individual critical voice through this transformative, studio-based course. Learning within an industry-focused environment, you’ll stay current by engaging with projects and insights supplied by leading global ‘provocateurs’, including writers, scientists, artists, curators and designers.

Why study here? □□ Graduate with a strong portfolio for use in your future career □□ Gain commercial experience through industry-focused engagements □□ Access our multi-million-pound studio environment, which mirrors leading contemporary design studios □□ Attend lectures by award-winning designers, practitioners and agencies, such as Pentagram, AKQA, Grey, Haller Brun, Åbäke, Visual Editions, Fraser Muggeridge Studio, Main Studio, Coley Porter Bell, and Brighten the Corners □□ Develop creative skills relevant to multiple sectors including graphic design, branding, service design, publication design, exhibition design, UX design, design for social impact, art direction, and copywriting

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Department: Games Academy Course title: Game Design MA Location: Penryn Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Are you passionate about games and keen to make them better? Do you feel curious about what makes a game engaging and meaningful? At Falmouth, you’ll work alongside programmers and artists in a studio environment to create distinctive games.

Modules could include: □□ Development Synergies □□ Prototyping for Games □□ Group Game Development Project □□ Experimental Game Design □□ Major Project

We’ll cover specialist areas in storytelling and design to reveal new horizons of gaming. With help from ex-industry mentors, you’ll gain the tools you need for a career in games and media. Collaborating with other talented game-lovers, you’ll bring your own ideas to life in AAA, indie or board games.

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but typically you’ll need an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience

Why study here? □□ Take advantage of our guest speaker series, featuring professionals from across the games industry, from studio heads to level designers, design leads and producers □□ Access industry-standard facilities, including dedicated space in a well-resourced game development studio, with augmented reality and mixed reality technology, a selection of new VR headsets, and 3D printers □□ Become a specialist in game design, working as part of a team to develop your own game

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework

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Department: Games Academy Course title: Game Art MA Location: Penryn Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Are you an artist with a passion for games? Do you want to develop your skills to meet the challenges of the games industry? At Falmouth, you’ll work with programmers and designers in a studio environment to create innovative and arresting art for games. Nurture your creativity as you collaborate with like-minded artists in an inspired and focused space. We welcome illustrators, fine artists, sculptors, graphic designers, or anyone with a passion for the visual dimensions of games. Ultimately, you’ll graduate as a workplace-ready professional with a strong insight into the games industry.

Modules could include: □□ Development Synergies □□ Game Art: Concepts and Contexts □□ Group Game Development Project □□ Game Art 2: Crafting and Refining □□ Major Project

Why study here? □□ Showcase your skills in context by working on a game art project and learning to co-create as part of a team □□ Be supported by tutors with experience at companies like Rare, EA Games, Microprose and Square-Enix □□ Access industry-standard hardware and software, a well-equipped life drawing room, dedicated space in a game development studio, and the same management tools and game engines used by the industry

Assessment method

□□ 100% coursework in the form of projects, papers, pitches and portfolios

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Department: Games Academy Course title: Artificial Intelligence for Games MSc Location: Penryn Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Are you fascinated by artificial intelligence? Do you want to explore the applications of AI in games? At Falmouth, you’ll join the people breaking boundaries in the world of gaming. You’ll work with artists and designers in a studio environment, testing and experimenting with cutting-edge techniques. This stimulating, practise-focused course will give you a deep understanding of how to leverage AI for immersive gaming. You’ll interrogate the contexts of this new global industry and make your own ideas happen. And with mentoring from renowned researchers, you’ll graduate fully equipped for your career in this revolutionary field.

Modules could include: □□ Development Synergies □□ Classical Artificial Intelligence □□ Machine Learning □□ Game Development Project

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but usually you’ll need an undergraduate degree in computing, software engineering, game programming or related fields

Why study here? □□ Build your skills by devising AI for games, both in solo and co-creative contexts □□ Learn from world-leading researchers in AI and veteran programmers from industry □□ Gain a Master’s in artificial intelligence, along with technical and transferable expertise that will give you a head start in a highly competitive sector □□ Join an international community of professional makers and creatives

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, with real-life learning preparing you to get straight to work in the industry

□□ Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience □□ You’ll also need experience of computer programming (i.e. presence on GitHub and/or StackExchange, source code excerpts, technical reports, etc) □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

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Department: Games Academy Course title: Indie Game Development MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Become a confident and daring indie game developer, producing vibrant and engaging experiences for gamers. Analyse the principles of the creative process, from ideation and design through to delivery and dissemination. Integrate design tools, programming languages, game engines, as well as specialist middleware and frameworks into your game development practice. Explore business models used by indie games studios to see how you could start up your own. And, if you already have a business idea, get it off the ground with help from a mentor.

Modules could include: □□ Development Practice □□ Game Development □□ Co-creative Design and Development Practice □□ Indie Game Start-Up □□ Final Major Project

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but usually you’ll need an undergraduate degree in computing, software engineering, game programming or related fields

Why study here? □□ Design and implement digital and non-digital games □□ Apply the principles of design and creativity to generate fun and playful experiences □□ Learn to use industry-standard platforms for making games and adapt to their technical constraints □□ Apply primary and secondary research methods drawn from game studies and the broader design science literature □□ Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries, an increasingly important skill in the games industry

Assessment method

□□ You’ll also need experience of computer programming (i.e. presence on GitHub and/or StackExchange, source code excerpts, technical reports, etc) □□ Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

□□ 100% coursework, including assessments such as projects, portfolios, pitches and papers

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Department: Games Academy Course title: User Experience (UX) Design MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Learn how to apply key principles of user-centered design to create original artefacts based on your own intellectual property. Get practical skills in how to evaluate artifacts and development processes in an ongoing and iterative way.

Modules could include: □□ Development Practice □□ UX Design □□ Co-creative Design and Development Practice □□ UX Research □□ Final Major Project

Use human-computer interaction research methods to evaluate the user’s needs and improve the experiences you create for them. Learn how user-centered design can be applied in areas such as the Internet of Things, creative apps, museum installations, educational technology, and immersive business.

Why study here? □□ Explore how to innovate as a user experience designer □□ Learn methods from experimental psychology and data science to better understand how people engage with digital products and services □□ Practice interaction design across a range of application domains, including cybersecurity □□ You’ll also be able to keep and control any IP interfaces you produce

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, including projects, portfolios, pitches and papers

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Department: School of Film & Television Course title: Film & Television MA Location: Penryn Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Based in our world-class film school and supported by specialist, awardwinning staff, you’ll hone your skill set and broaden your thinking to create work with impact, relevance and reach. We cherish courageous originality and the diversity of our student body, welcoming applicants with and without a media background. This dynamic MA will help you build the craft and critical skills to place your work in line with current industry trends. You’ll engage in practical projects mirroring professional workflows and creative environments. To develop an up-to-date, original practice, you’ll also study the cultural contexts of global film and television markets.

Modules could include: □□ Contextual Studies: Screen, Culture & Society □□ Creative Practice: Foundation □□ Contextual Studies: Screen & Globalisation □□ Creative Practice: Development □□ Contextual Studies: Final Major Project (Option 1) □□ Creative Practice: Final Major Project (Option 2)

Why study here? □□ Learn from our award-winning staff and interact with high-profile film and television professionals, who regularly lead our masterclasses □□ Become part of our School of Film & Television, a member of CILECT— the global association of the world’s best film and TV schools, and establish a socially sensitive practice that fits into global networks of production □□ Build craft and critical skills to situate your work against current industry trends by taking part in production and research that mirror real-world practices □□ Become involved in our unique in-house slate of micro-budget short and feature filmmaking and graduate from a ScreenSkills-accredited course □□ Work on extra-curricular live briefs and get involved with our own creative agency, MAYN

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework in the form of film, visual, verbal and written assignments

Studying MA Film & Television at Falmouth University has been essential both in developing critical academic thinking and establishing industry connections. Thomas Eastwood MA Film and Television

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Department: Institute of Photography Course title: Photography MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

This Master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to meaningfully engage with a technologically and socially evolving medium. It will help you succeed within the increasingly complex and competitive creative industries.

Modules could include: □□ Positions and Practice □□ Informing Contexts □□ Surfaces and Strategies □□ Sustainable Prospects □□ Final Major Project

This course brings together talented practitioners on an international scale with the ambition to succeed, innovate and lead. It allows for the dynamic cross pollination of approaches in photography and exploration of critical perspectives.

Why study here? □□ Gain valuable insights which you can immediately apply to your work by sharing your approaches to photography and collaboratively exploring critical perspectives □□ Become an inquisitive, innovative and outward-looking professional practitioner □□ Learn to embrace multi-disciplined approaches to your work □□ Confidently collaborate with other professional practitioners on a global scale □□ Inspire others and take leading roles within the arts sector and creative industries on an international level

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, including projects, individual reports and live online presentations

The MA has helped me get to grips with what it is that I need to do to make my photography a success in the future Jo Sutherst MA Photography

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Department: School of Film & Television Course title: Prosthetic Effects MA Location: Penryn Campus, partner studios Course duration: One year full-time

Prepare for a future in prosthetics with this unique, practice-based course. Taking an industry focus from the start, you’ll work in real special effects studios to gain key skills and deep understanding, while also developing a creative portfolio and a network of contacts. You’ll grow and refine your skills through personally focused projects, based within a supportive and collaborative community. Through experimentation and risk taking, you’ll push the boundaries to become a resilient and dynamic prosthetic effects practitioner.

Modules could include: □□ Contextual Studies □□ Breaking the Mould □□ PFX Production

Why study here? □□ Learn from the experts by working with world-class partners Gorton Studio and Millennium FX □□ Develop a varied portfolio of creative work that will help launch your career □□ Access to professional-standard studios and resources □□ Benefit from our visiting lecture series, with guest speakers from global industry □□ Benefit from being based within a vibrant international film school, within a creative university

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, including presentations, verbal reports, portfolios of practical work and a major practice project

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Magical, monstrous or macabre: whatever you create needs to be believable. The appetite for storytelling has never been bigger and audiences are more discerning than ever, so see what it takes to make your imagination a reality. With prosthetics being used in everything from high-definition films to live events, they need to look perfect from every angle. In our Prosthetic Effects MA— which we’re running in partnership with Gorton Studio, Europe’s leading prosthetics and makeup FX school, and its award-winning sister company Millennium FX — you’ll learn everything you need to become a professional. But if you can’t wait until you’ve enrolled to get started, here are some things you can work on right now: A thirst for knowledge You can find lots of online tutorials on YouTube. They won’t give you the same detailed guidance you’ll find on this course, or replicate the experience gained by working in a real studio, but you’ll find some fascinating looks to help fire up your imagination. A head for figures Start studying anatomy. The more you understand anatomy – of humans, of animals, of mythical creatures — the easier it will become to make convincing creatures. Drawing anatomically correct sketches and face shapes can really help you hone these skills, along with model making or even carving.

A willing victim Most people start experimenting with prosthetics on themselves, but it’s a good idea to practise on different people and work with different face shapes and tones. Look for opportunities like volunteering with a local theatre group or see if you can shadow a makeup artist. Practice makes perfect. A listening ear Most clients will want you to create a very specific look – often something totally original that you can’t create by copying existing work. Therefore, it’s important to be a good listener and develop good collaborative skills so that your finished product looks perfect. An eye-opening portfolio Record everything. Take detailed pictures of your work, both as finished pieces and throughout your creative process. This will help you to reflect on your work, to recreate great looks and to keep improving. The techniques and processes you’ll learn on the Prosthetic Effects MA are applicable to more fields than you might have thought – from prop making and stopmotion animation to creating orthopaedic prosthetics and even medical training aids. With these transferrable skills, you’ll be able to go as far as your imagination can take you.

Department: School of Communication Course title: Writing for Screen & Script MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Gain the writing skills, industry knowhow, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever-changing screen-writing industry demands. Learn how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries and create work that stands out from the crowd. Develop your portfolio across different platforms or focus on the mediums and genres that interest you through live briefs, collaborative projects and independent research. Learn how to write treatments, develop characters and setting, present your work in the correct format, and pitch your ideas.

Why study here? □□ Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how these can be applied to your chosen script medium □□ Gain the professional skills needed to compete in the script writing industries □□ Collaborate and network with other script professionals around the world □□ Gain the research skills, critical and theoretical approaches needed to underpin your practice □□ Gain an understanding of current trends and developments in the screen industries

Assessment method □□ 100% coursework, including written assignments, portfolios, projects, online presentations and pitches

Modules could include: □□ Storytelling for Script & Screen □□ Individual Script Development Workshop □□ Writer’s Room: Collaborative Script Development □□ Screen Industries: Professional Development □□ Final Major Project

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

This Master’s is very different to other screenwriting courses, in that it focuses on business practices within screenwriting that will help you as a professional screenwriter. Daniel Tuck MA Writing for Script & Screen

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Professional Writing MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Develop the skills to forge a successful career in writing. You’ll learn to craft fiction, script and non-fiction, as well as magazine features and marketing copy for a range of competitive and fastmoving industries.

Modules could include:

Immerse yourself in the literary world as part of a lively community of fellow writers and visiting speakers. Learning from active professionals, you’ll develop skills like genre writing, narrative structure, research and self-promotion. Graduating with a portfolio and an accomplished working style, you’ll be primed to tackle the industry head-on.

□□ Novel

□□ Story, Structure and Form □□ Professional Contexts □□ Inhabiting Narrative: Character, World and Genre □□ Business & Editorial Writing □□ Non-Fiction □□ Scriptwriting □□ Independent Project & Contextual Essay

Why study here? □□ Learn from our team of practising writers, publishers and editors, as well as from visiting industry professionals □□ Develop the supporting skills you need to succeed as a writer, including how to pitch your ideas and build an online presence □□ Benefit from our industry connections, including our Writers in Residence programme, which has featured Wyl Menmuir, Emily Barr, Philip Marsden, Matt Haig, Lionel Shriver and Xan Brooks □□ Experience the atmosphere of Falmouth, surrounded by creatives from a range of disciplines in a region rich with history and literature

Assessment method □□ Formal assessment and feedback at the end of each module, based on portfolios of creative, critical and reflective writing, as well as presentations and pitches □□ Final assessment is based on your extended creative project, accompanied by a contextual essay

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Journalism MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Carve your path in a rapidly changing media world, where creating and communicating meaningful and effective ideas is paramount. You’ll benefit from frequent industry contact and expert tutors, preparing you for a range of careers in the creative industries. Develop your individual critical voice through this transformative, studio-based course. Learning within an industry-focused environment, you’ll stay current by engaging with projects and insights supplied by leading global ‘provocateurs’, including writers, scientists, artists, curators and designers.

Modules could include: □□ Process □□ Intersections □□ Boundaries □□ Curate and build □□ Compete □□ Reinvention □□ MA Project

Why study here? □□ Taught by leading journalists who are experienced in handling the benefits and challenges of working in an international context □□ Focus on data journalism, social media and impactful storytelling □□ Create your own multimedia toolbox, learning to shoot and edit video, record and mix audio and combine media with graphics and text □□ Become equipped to work independently from anywhere in the world

Assessment method

□□ Written assignments □□ Portfolios of editorial work, presentations, projects, reflective journals, critical essays, reports and a final project

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Comedy Writing MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Push the boundaries of comedy writing to its limits. Interrogate big ideas like sex, politics, religion and family through comedy. Or just write a show that’s unashamedly stupid! There are lots of opportunities right now and a great need for new comedy writers. Get the skills, tools and industry-focus which will push your projects to the top of the commissioning editor’s pile and see your script green-lit. Who knows, you could see yourself on the way to the BAFTAs, Oscars or Golden Globes with the next Fleabag, VEEP, Modern Family or Father Ted.

Modules could include: □□ Comic Storytelling for Screen and Audio □□ Screen Industries: Professional Development in Comedy □□ Individual Comedy Script Development □□ Comedy Writers’ Room: Collaborative Script Development □□ Final Major Project

Why study here? □□ Study the work of renowned writers and directors, reflect on professional trends and learn how to seize market opportunities □□ Be taught by a host of comedy experts including multiaward-winning TV and Radio comedy producer and Executive Producer, Simon Nicholls who is the course module leader □□ Develop a comedy scriptwriting portfolio which will act as a calling card with which to approach comedy producers, comedy commissioners and get agent representation

Assessment method □□ Written assignments □□ Visual, verbal and written works tailored specifically to each module

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Creative Advertising MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Build your capabilities as a strategically minded advertising creative. You’ll enter an intensive environment replicating a fullservice advertising agency, where you’ll develop the creativity and key skills to forge a successful advertising career.

Modules could include:

Working collaboratively in pairs, you’ll create innovative advertising from your very first week, tackling real agency briefs. While developing a keen understanding of conception and strategy, you’ll also learn the vital skills essential to any advertising role – like IT training, negotiation and presenting ideas.

□□ Final Portfolio & Website

□□ Introduction to Concept Creation □□ Experiences and Digital Culture □□ Campaign Development □□ Media Lab □□ Behaviour Change for Good

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in the subject

Why study here? □□ Graduate equipped with a professional portfolio and the contacts you need to win the job you want □□ Have the chance to exhibit your work at the D&AD New Blood competition □□ Interact with top international agencies and get advice from leading creative directors, strategists, planners and ex-students □□ Create links with the world’s best advertising agencies

Assessment method □□ Visual, verbal and written coursework with a final external assessment

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Department: School of Communication Course title: Marketing and Digital Communications MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

On this course, you’ll learn not just to react to the changing digital landscape, but to use emerging technologies to innovate and lead marketing transformations for international audiences. You’ll build a comprehensive working knowledge of marketing and branding strategy and learn how to recognise and adapt to the demands of client-led and agency-led perspectives. This includes understanding returns on investment, accountability and future planning, as well as how to use data-driven marketing insights in a professional, ethical and regulated process.

Why study here? □□ Deepen your cultural knowledge to face the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly global market □□ Future-proof your skills, by developing the ability to embrace new marketing and digital communications approaches, as well as new and emerging ways of doing business □□ Graduate as a forward-thinking marketing professional, ready to embrace change on a global scale

Assessment method

Modules could include: □□ Marketing in a Digital World □□ Creative Digital Storytelling □□ Global Media Planning □□ Industry and Innovation □□ Final Major Project

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

□□ 100% coursework, such as reports and plans, blogs and infographics, pitches and presentations

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Make change with our innovative business & education courses

Department: School of Entrepreneurship Course title: Creative Events Management MA Location: Online Course duration: Two years

Events play a decisive role across business, culture and sport. Managing increasingly discerning audiences, developments in technology and market shifts, demands skills and insight. Our Master’s degree will help you meet this need. Understand event management and the business context in which events operate. Examine the impact of the digital economy and sustainability considerations on event management. Be empowered to produce pioneering events, locally or internationally.

Modules could include: □□ Principles of Event Management & Research □□ Creative Practice in Event Design □□ Digital Futures for Events and Events Marketing □□ Sustainable Practice □□ Final Major Project

Why study here? □□ Gain access to international events expertise paired with academic rigour □□ Enhance your professional practice, creative perspectives and approaches, while critically evaluating current industry norms. □□ Develop skills to design, plan, produce and manage events across the creative and corporate sectors □□ Gain certification as A Greener Festival Stage 1 Assessor on completion of the A Greener Festival Assessor Training course □□ Gain a certificate in Disability Equality Training for Live Events, accredited by Attitude is Everything

□□ Practical activities, including collaborative and individual presentations, as well as a digital event

It was great to be able to do the assignments and combine them with my work. For instance, I did a business plan and a sustainability audit on Carlsen’s paper usage

□□ Written coursework, including reports, a blog, a business plan, a research project a literary review and a sustainability audit, as well as a final major project

Onna Rageth MA Creative Events Management

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Department: School of Entrepreneurship Course title: Launchpad (with MSc Entrepreneurship) Location: Penryn Campus Course duration: One year full-time

Drive the development of a highgrowth tech start-up, supported by a stipend. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from business guidance, mentoring and training to earn an MSc in Entrepreneurship with no attached fees.

Modules could include:

Launchpad brings together software engineers, digital creatives and business people to solve industry challenges – taking on briefs from companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment and Hitachi. You’ll gain vital business and entrepreneurship skills and learn when to apply them, potentially leaving as a director of a viable start-up with a full Master’s degree. Launchpad is an innovative postgraduate incubation and acceleration programme. It is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Research England.

□□ Digital Leadership

Why study here? □□ Receive a stipend for your first year □□ Collaborate with an industry partner with identified demand □□ Might have a stake in an industry-tested business □□ Build a network of industry connections

Assessment method □□ A series of academic assessments directly related to your business, including market research, a project plan and a business plan

□□ Managing Opportunities □□ Design Thinking □□ Leadership and Team Development □□ Financial Management for Entrepreneurs □□ Marketing Strategy □□ Practice-Based Project

Entry requirements □□ We welcome applicants with a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent industry experience. Launchpad startups require a number of skill sets, so also welcome applications from people with various graduate and professional backgrounds who possess entrepreneurial ambition. Typically, these include programmers, entrepreneurs, digital designers, UI/UX experts, 3D artists and animators, game designers and developers □□ We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications □□ APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit □□ If you are an international student, you will need a Student Route Visa, and will need to submit additional documentation as part of your application □□ For any enquiries, email: launchpad@falmouth.ac.uk

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Launchpad is our innovative incubation and acceleration programme. It offers the opportunity to develop a high-growth potential tech startup, while earning an MSc in Entrepreneurship. Take a look at some of the businesses that have taken off with Launchpad to date.

Codices When Launchpad-built business Codices released its game-show creation tool in 2018, the team couldn’t have predicted how a global pandemic would send its popularity rocketing. The tool – named Quiz Kit – enables users to host their own live interactive quiz shows in a range of languages. It allows people to write their own questions or use ready-made quizzes and offers full dashboard controls, leaderboards, analytics and prize-winner data. After launching in South Korea – one of the biggest markets for gaming – Quiz Kit was already popular, but the arrival of COVID-19 saw Quiz Kit being used by more people than ever before. During lockdown, pubs and bars started using the tool to keep their weekly pub quizzes running, helping them to earn money and keep their customers engaged. Quiz Kit now serves more than a million viewers and is the most popular game-show creation tool on Amazon’s live streaming platform Twitch.

Glas Data Founders Rob Sanders and Colin Philipson (pictured, right) met through Launchpad and ploughed their love of the countryside and all things tech into Glas Data. Their concept was to unlock and simplify the value of data in the world of agriculture and to put power firmly in the hands of farmers. Using the Internet of Things to monitor everything from the temperature of milk to the health of dairy herds, the cloud-based data management tool is helping to save farmers time and money while improving efficiency and yields. Two years on from participating in Launchpad, Glas Data has grown into a team of seven and is helping to revolutionise the world of precision farming.

Data Duopoly Data Duopoly is a business that uses innovative tech-based solutions to improve visitor experiences in popular tourist attractions. Set up by chartered accountant Tanuvi Ethunandan and award-winning filmmaker Erin Morris (pictured, left), their product was first trialled at the world-famous Eden Project in Cornwall, The tech was put through its paces by creating engaging, personalised experiences for some of the million-plus people who visit each year. Since launching, Data Duopoly has caught the attention of some major players. It was not only shortlisted as one of the top 50 entrants in the European Space Agency (ESA) Start-up competition, but co-founder Tanuvi was recently shortlisted in the Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards 2020, which highlight the amazing work women are doing in the world of technology. Data Duopoly is going from strength to strength, with new ‘crowd tracker’ and ‘COVID alert’ features to cope with the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Course title: PGCHE Location: Online Course duration: Two years Department: Fashion & Textiles Institute

Develop the expertise to support you within your role in both digital and faceto-face teaching and learning contexts. Engage with your peers and scholarship and develop as a creative, confident, competent and committed practitioner, able to learn from both your own work and examples of best practice.  The PGCHE has been designed in consultation with education professionals and external bodies for professional teaching and learning practice, such as the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Gain the knowledge to be able to prepare applications for professional recognition from various professional bodies, for example Fellowship recognition (FHEA) from the HEA.

Modules could include: □□ Supporting Student Learning □□ Developing Flexible Learning Environments

Why study here? □□ Push the limits of your practice by trying new initiatives, and taking risks within a safe, supportive environment □□ Become more confident in your practice and your ability to respond to the rapidly shifting HE sector and its growing emphasis on the student experience □□ Benefit from studying alongside peers from different countries, disciplines and backgrounds, allowing you to interact with new perspectives □□ Develop your ability to critically evaluate your practice in the light of pedagogical research, scholarship and policy

□□ Gain the confidence, knowledge and pedagogical fluency to be able to effectively explain your approach to colleagues, students and managers

Assessment method □□ Work-based assignments where you apply pedagogical scholarship and best practice to develop your own teaching and learning □□ Written assignments where you design and critically evaluate your curriculum flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/pgche.htm 75

Research and innovation at Falmouth University is built on the principle of open innovation - the idea that the grand challenges of our age can be addressed most effectively when tackled collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries. Researchers at Falmouth apply ideas and methodologies derived from the creative industries to tackle real-world challenges in a wide range of sectors. Their creative and innovative approaches are enabling new knowledge, solutions, services and products that have a tangible impact in the world. As a research student, you’ll join a dynamic research culture that drives the University’s academic profile and underpins its contribution to economic, social and cultural advancement. Research and innovation are central to Falmouth’s identity as a global creative university, and interdisciplinary research is positively encouraged in everything we do. You’ll engage in a programme of independent research and/or creative work, with guidance from your supervisors. You’ll also undertake training in research methods and attend a series of seminars on research in your field, while taking part in workshops on topics such as preparing a research proposal and presentation and writing skills. If your research is practice-led, your creative work can form a significant part of your intellectual enquiry and contribute to your final thesis, alongside a written component. Research can be carried out in any field of study that aligns to one or more of our eleven research programmes, and one of the following research themes; Digital Economy, Design Thinking or Creative Connected Communities.

Location: Direct line: Admissions:

Penryn Campus 01326 255831 research@falmouth.ac.uk

Duration of study □□ Full-time □□ PhD: Maximum length 4 years □□ MPhil: Maximum length 3 years

Our research programmes are:

□□ Part-time

□□ Creative Industries Futures

□□ PhD: Maximum length 8 years

□□ Dark Economies

□□ MPhil: Maximum length 6 years

□□ Design for Health & Wellbeing □□ Digital Creativity □□ Digital Entrepreneurship & Financial Innovation □□ Inequality & Storytelling □□ Environmental Futures □□ MetaMakers □□ Multigenerational Living & Learning □□ Pedagogy Futures

Why study here? □□ O ur cross-institutional programme enables researchers in all fields to share their work and ideas, with your supervision team likely to be drawn from more than one discipline □□ B enefit from the Research Student Development Programme (RSDP), which offers research students support and ongoing training to enhance their studies and future careers as researchers □□ E arn a PhD or MPhil, awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London

We’re here to help during your time at university, with specialist teams and services, from accommodation to professional development. Living support Our Living Support Team can advise on and assist with a range of topics such as academic difficulties, personal concerns or any general worries. Approachable and friendly, they’re here to make sure you understand your options and get effective practical support. Accessibility and inclusive learning Our accessibility advisors can offer advice, support and assistance if you have a disability, a long-term health condition or specific learning differences (SpLDs), including dyslexia and dyspraxia. Dyslexia Skills Tutors will help you develop your study skills and make the most of your learning strengths. Wellbeing Services Our Wellbeing Practitioners provide self-help resources, counselling and advice if you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or other mental health problems. They offer confidential sessions to explore any issues that might be impacting your academic life or enjoyment of university. You can also contact our Multifaith Chaplaincy, which provides pastoral and spiritual care and conversation.

Chaplaincy The Multifaith Chaplaincy provides pastoral and spiritual care and conversation for students of all faiths and none. The Chaplaincy offers spaces on-campus for prayer, meditation and quiet. Healthcare We advise all our students to register with a local GP practice. If you live in Penryn you can register with Penryn Surgery, which also offers daily appointments at our Penryn Campus during term time. For those in Falmouth there are several surgeries available. More information is available at The Compass on Penryn Campus.

The Compass Our student information service offers help and advice on any aspect of university life, whether you have a quick query or require specialist support. From money matters to mental health, housing or accessibility, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to find the answers and give you the support you need throughout your time at Falmouth. Returning to learning We hold Return to Learning events for postgraduate and mature students at the start of the year to welcome people back into academia. During the year, we offer taught study skills classes, including intensive writing support, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also welcome to book individual sessions relating to any aspect of study skills.

On-campus students Childcare We care for the children of staff, students and locals in an engaging and nurturing environment. At our nurseries in Falmouth and Penryn, we provide childcare and education for children up to five, and afterschool activities for children up to eight. Our dedicated teams will work closely with you to support your child at every stage of their development.

Accommodation Whether you’re based in Falmouth or Penryn, you’ll find a range of accommodation options. Glasney Student Village and The Sidings (both in Penryn) each have dedicated accommodation blocks for postgraduate students. While we can’t guarantee university accommodation for UK/EU postgraduate students, we do welcome applications. If you’re an international student, you’ll be guaranteed accommodation if you apply by 31 July. Falmouth and Penryn offer a wide variety of private sector housing. If we’re not able to accommodate you in one of our own residences, we’ll be happy to advise on finding accommodation locally. There are also accommodation fairs and online accommodation databases to help. We’re committed to providing a supportive environment for everyone. If you have a disability, an access need or a medical condition, we’ll help you explore your options. accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk falmouth.ac.uk/accommodation +44 (0)1326 253639

At Falmouth, we know that a postgraduate degree is a big investment, but it’s also a worthwhile one. That’s why we make every effort to help you finance your studies, with information, advice and a flexible payment plan. The on-campus fees listed here are the 2021/22 costs, however at the time of publication, the fees for Flexible Master’s degrees had not been set; therefore the 2020 costs have been given and may be subject to change. On-campus Master’s degree, UK and EU*, per year Full-time MA Fees £8,500 Part-time MA Fees £4,250 Architecture MArch £9,250 Prosthetic Effects MA £10,895 On-campus Master’s degree, international/Channel Islands/Isle of Man, per year Full-time MA Fees £16,000 Part-time MA Fees £ 8,000 Flexible Master’s degree, in total MA Fees £10,900 PG Dip £7,300 PGCHE £3,050 Research degrees, UK and EU*, per year Full-time Research PhD £4,950 Part-time Research PhD £2,475 Writing Up Fee £300 Research degrees, international full-time research, per year Full-time Research PhD £16,000 Part-time Research PhD £8,000 Writing Up Fee £300 *Please note that EU fees are subject to change

It’s worth remembering that in addition to the tuition fees, you’ll also have some additional costs while you’re studying. These vary depending on your course, but typically include materials or equipment and expenses related to study trips and placements. Some costs are optional and our Student Funding Team can advise whether you might be eligible.

Alumni discount If you’re one of our alumni, including if you studied at Dartington College of Arts, you’ll get a 15% discount on your tuition fees for our on-campus courses. The Finance Team will automatically apply the discount once you enrol on your course.

Loans From September 2016, the Government introduced a new programme of loans for students undertaking postgraduatelevel study. Students can apply for a loan with the Student Loans Company to help with tuition fees and living costs. There are also other funding options available, such as Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDLs) and private funding. To find out more about postgraduate loans and your finance options, visit: falmouth.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate. If you have any queries about postgraduate funding, get in touch with the Student Funding Team on 01326 213744/255159 or email studentfunding@falmouth.ac.uk.

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On-campus Master’s degree applicants Entry requirements We welcome applications from those with relevant Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in their subject. We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit. If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. International applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. How to apply You can submit an application for all postgraduate courses at any time. However, we advise you to apply early because we allocate places as applications are received, and an early application will increase your chances of qualifying for any bursaries or scholarships on offer. You can apply online via the course pages on our website: falmouth.ac.uk For more information, contact our Future Studies Team via: Email: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1326 254350 To make an enquiry or apply for a course, contact our Applicant Services Team: Email: admissions@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1326 213730 Or apply online via the course pages on our website: falmouth.ac.uk

Flexible Master’s degree applicants

Research degree applicants

Entry requirements At Falmouth, we assess every applicant on individual merit. We’re looking for students who can demonstrate enthusiasm and potential to succeed in their chosen subject, and consider a range of qualifications and relevant experience.

Entry requirements The normal minimum entry requirement for a place on the research degree at Falmouth University is an upper second class honours (2:1) degree of a British university or recognised institution of higher education, or an equivalent qualification from an institution outside of the UK. However, a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject is considered to be a particularly valuable preparation for the academic and intellectual demands of an MPhil or PhD. In some instances, applicants without the minimum academic requirement as outlined above may be considered for a place on the Research degree if they can demonstrate appropriate alternative qualifications, relevant professional experience, or previous research.

You should have an honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification, however candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If English isn’t your first language we accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This includes the TOEFL IBT (minimum overall score of 88 with at least 21 in all four components); and Pearson (minimum overall score of 60 with at least 55 in all four components). For more information regarding equivalent international qualifications and Accreditation of Prior Learning call us on +44 (0)1223 447713 or email: flexible@falmouth.ac.uk How to apply To enrol on one of our flexible learning MAs, apply online at: flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/apply-online

If English is not your first language, you will normally need to demonstrate that you are suitably proficient in English before we can enrol you on the research degree. You can do this by providing evidence of one of the following: a recent Falmouth-approved English Language Test (ELT) score which meets the University’s requirements for the research degree: either an IELTS minimum overall test result score of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and with no other component score lower than 6.0, or an equivalent test score. Recent completion of an MA level course of study (Distinction only) in a majority English-speaking country. Each applicant is assessed on an individual basis and if you are offered a place on the research degree, then depending on your level of English language proficiency as demonstrated through your application form and interview, we will inform you whether we would require a new IELTS result before you can begin your PhD studies. Please be aware that we can no longer accept TOEFL test results for this purpose. How to apply You can apply for a research degree online. You may wish to submit an expression of interest form before you apply. This is a pre-application process where candidates who are interested in pursuing a research degree at Falmouth can introduce their ideas for a research proposal but it is not compulsory. To find out more about the process and to apply visit: falmouth.ac.uk/research/phd-mphil/how-to-apply. If you have any questions about the application process please contact the Research & Development team on research@falmouth.ac.uk or 01326 255831. 85

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