Clearing 2022

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Apply to Falmouth through Clearing

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Use our simple online form to tell us about yourself and our Course Advisors will get in touch to discuss your Clearing application options and take you through them.

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You can call us on our Clearing hotline number below to speak to a Course Advisor who can chat through your options. 

Call us: +44 (0)1326 213730 

From Monday 22 August, our hotline hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, or fill in our Clearing form and we'll call you back.

Please note: if you require a visa the deadline for applying is the 30 August 2022.

Our courses

Check the subject areas below to find out which of our courses are in Clearing 2022

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Photography

Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll work on live projects through ou...

Photography
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English, Writing and Journalism

Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facili...

English, Writing and Journalism
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Art and Design

Network with industry experts, work on live briefs and create in purpose built art and design studio...

Art and Design
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Games

Collaborate with creatives across the university, build a portfolio of completed games and learn fro...

Games
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Business, Marketing and Events

Explore live projects, multidisciplinary collaborations and professional-standard facilities. ...

Business, Marketing and Events
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Performance, Theatre and Music

World-class facilities, strong industry links and cross-discipline collaboration opportunities; here...

Performance, Theatre and Music
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Online degrees

There's more than one way to study for a degree. Find out what online degrees are available through ...

Online degrees
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Fashion

Work on live projects for the worlds biggest brands, get insights from industry leaders and have pro...

Fashion
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Film and TV

As a member of CILECT we are recognised as one of the world's best film and TV schools. But why else...

Film and TV

What is Clearing?

Clearing is part of the application cycle for universities. It's an opportunity for applicants who have made a UCAS undergraduate application but do not hold any offers, to be matched to university places that haven't yet been filled.

Whether you're an applicant, or a parent / guardian of an applicant, we've put together Clearing guides to support you below:

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See parent and carers guide

Clearing 2021 student guide

Key dates for Clearing 2022

Date  Event
25 February 2022 UCAS Extra opens
1 July 2022 Falmouth Clearing 2022 opens
4 July 2022 UCAS Extra closes
5 July 2022 Clearing 2022 at UCAS opens
30 August 2022 Deadline for international applications if visa is needed
29 September 2022 Last day for Falmouth Clearing 2022 applications

Prepare for applying through Clearing

1. Do your research

Before you apply make sure you've looked into key information such as how the course is taught and assessed, whether you get a dedicated studio space, how to apply for accommodation and what support services are available to you.

2. Apply yourself

Always complete your application yourself. Remember, the Falmouth University Applicant Services team are on hand to offer application advice and guidance at every stage.

3. Be prepared

If you're applying by phone, you'll need to supply your UCAS number (if you have one) and your qualifications (including the name of the qualification, the subject, the grade and when you took them).

4. Ask the right questions

When you're talking to our Applicant Services team, be sure to get all your questions answered. For example you might want to ask what accommodation is available, whether you have a deadline, when the start of term is or whether there is any summer reading/work for your course.

You can also chat to our current students online and attend our online events. These are great spaces to ask questions and get all the information you need about studying at Falmouth.

5. Virtual visits & events

You can experience Falmouth from afar by visiting our Virtual Experience page and booking your place at online events.

Why Falmouth?

Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. This sub-tropical corner of the country may be small, but its character is mighty.

At Falmouth you’ll find campuses with professional facilities, teaching excellence and a unique creative community. With student-led digital agencies, an incredible Guest Speaker Programme and opportunities to take on live industry briefs, our students are doing it for real. They work across disciplines, upskilling and building towards an impactful future.

Our facilities

We've got industry-standard facilities to equip you for life after university. Whichever course you choose, you'll have the chance to expand your skillset and understanding of other disciplines through cross-course collaborative oppotunities. 

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Teaching excellence

We're proud to offer teaching excellence at Falmouth. Get taught by industry-professionals, in top-class facilities and inclusive communities.

Prestigious alumni

Our alumni are our proudest achievement. They're making an impact in the modern world and can often be seen featured in our News.

Unique community

Our creativity is fuelled by and nutured in the community we have at Falmouth. We're diverse, inclusive and above all unique.

Industry-standard facilities

Our facilities are built and maintained to give you the opportunity to work at a professional level, preparing you for life after university.

Our students

Don't take our word for it. We're proud of our students and you can talk to them online to learn about Falmouth from those that know it best.

Our alumni stories

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Rachael Saunders, Patterned Panoramic of Krka National Park, Croatia

Falmouth graduates shortlisted for AOI World Illustration Awards 2022

20 September 2022

Four Falmouth University graduates have been shortlisted by the Association of Illustrators at the 2...

Falmouth graduates shortlisted for AOI World Illustration Awards 2022
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Luzie

Working in the film industry: in conversation with graduate Luzie Backhoff

14 July 2022

After completing her BA Television and MA Film & Television degrees at Falmouth University, grad...

Working in the film industry: in conversation with graduate Luzie Backhoff
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Graduate is inaugural artist in residence at Una St Ives

06 July 2022

Illustration BA(Hons) alumni Jordan Amy Lee has been named as the inaugural artist in residence...

Graduate is inaugural artist in residence at Una St Ives
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Alumnus Hew Locke is selected for The Met's Facade Commission

03 May 2022

Esteemed Falmouth alumnus Hew Locke has been announced as an artist for The Met Museum’s 2022 Faca...

Alumnus Hew Locke is selected for The Met's Facade Commission
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Students and staff work on the set of BBC drama London Kills

01 April 2022

Last summer, Falmouth tutor Nick Manley employed two graduates from the School of Film & Televis...

Students and staff work on the set of BBC drama London Kills
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Graduate scoops Best Director at prestigious film awards

18 March 2022

Congratulations to BA(Hons) Television graduate Will Wightman, who has won Best Director at the BFI ...

Graduate scoops Best Director at prestigious film awards
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Hamish Thompson

"Immediately, I realised that you don’t have to live in London to be successful in film"

18 February 2022

Since graduating with a degree in Film in 2020, Hamish Thompson has established himself as a...

"Immediately, I realised that you don’t have to live in London to be successful in film"
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Madison Riley

How the Games Academy helped this graduate realise her creative potential

17 February 2022

Madison Riley tells us how her degree helped her accelerate into the games industry.  ...

How the Games Academy helped this graduate realise her creative potential
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Drawing inspiration from Illustration graduate Sophie Melissa

17 February 2022

Creating content for Vogue, Liberty London, Penguin, Harper Collins, Hardie Grant, WIRED and...

Drawing inspiration from Illustration graduate Sophie Melissa
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The Soundery: Graduates making big sounds for big brands

02 February 2022

Graduates Luke Brown and Liam Iliffe set up their audio composition agency The Soundery in 2017. Tod...

The Soundery: Graduates making big sounds for big brands
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Megan Leech

Textiles graduate lands role at cutting-edge fabrics company

11 January 2022

BA(Hons) Textile Design graduate Megan Leech has landed a job as a Development Engineer with renowne...

Textiles graduate lands role at cutting-edge fabrics company
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Textile Design graduate wins Oppo Lens of Inspiration Challenge

23 December 2021

BA(Hons) Textile Design graduate Rosie Southerden has won the Oppo Lens of Inspiration challenge. Th...

Textile Design graduate wins Oppo Lens of Inspiration Challenge
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Fine Art graduates awarded €100,000 prize from Chanel

16 December 2021

Artist collective Keiken, made up of three Fine Art graduates, has been awarded the Chanel Next Priz...

Fine Art graduates awarded €100,000 prize from Chanel
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Innovative graduate creates robotically recycled footwear

09 December 2021

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons) graduate Max Ashwell has created a pair of shoes that ...

Innovative graduate creates robotically recycled footwear
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Student crewed film another Cinema Lab success story

09 November 2021

Falmouth’s Sound/Image Cinema Lab gave students the chance to work in key production roles fo...

Student crewed film another Cinema Lab success story
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Graduates pool their skills to design positive community change

28 October 2021

A team of Interior Design graduates are helping to transform a disused pub into a community space in...

Graduates pool their skills to design positive community change
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Trinity Buoy

Falmouth graduates compete for a share of £27,000 at prestigious Drawing Award

22 October 2021

The Falmouth School of Art is celebrating a double success at the 2021 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Pr...

Falmouth graduates compete for a share of £27,000 at prestigious Drawing Award
Trinity Buoy
Trinity Buoy

Falmouth graduates compete for a share of £27,000 at prestigious Drawing Award

22 October 2021

The Falmouth School of Art is celebrating a double success at the 2021 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Pr...

Falmouth graduates compete for a share of £27,000 at prestigious Drawing Award
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A passion for news: Star McFarlane has gained a place on the highly-competitive BBC Journalist apprenticeship scheme

Falmouth journalism graduates land jobs with the BBC

13 October 2021

Two recent Falmouth journalism graduates have followed in the footsteps of other alumni to secure jo...

Falmouth journalism graduates land jobs with the BBC
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Sam Rhodes

Graduate wins Cannes Young Lion Award for suicide prevention campaign

08 September 2021

BA(Hons) Creative Advertising graduate Sam Rhodes has won a silver Can...

Graduate wins Cannes Young Lion Award for suicide prevention campaign
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Lily Stock Profile

Cowabunga! Illustration graduate scoops collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

02 September 2021

Illustration BA(Hons) graduate Lily Stock has won the Prospect 100 Global Desi...

Cowabunga! Illustration graduate scoops collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Illustration student to Lloyds Banking Group Design Lead: Meet Ross Breadmore

Illustration student to Lloyds Banking Group Design Lead: Meet Ross Breadmore
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Forest & Clay: Small business flourishes in the hands of Falmouth graduates

02 July 2021

Fine Art graduate Dan Bethell and Fashion Photography graduate Anna Burnett have created Forest &amp...

Forest & Clay: Small business flourishes in the hands of Falmouth graduates
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Coming soon: The Frequency – a novel by Falmouth Film graduate Terry Kitto

23 June 2021

Independent novelist might not be the first career path you’d think of for a Film graduate. But th...

Coming soon: The Frequency – a novel by Falmouth Film graduate Terry Kitto
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Graduate returns to Falmouth to embed sustainability into design curriculum

18 June 2021

Megan Coe graduated from BA(Hons) Interior Design in 2019, and has since been working in Cornwall fo...

Graduate returns to Falmouth to embed sustainability into design curriculum
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Waste not, want not: Graduate business launches sustainable clothing line

20 May 2021

Since her time at Falmouth, Fine Art graduate Lucy Whittaker has been nurturing a new sustainable fa...

Waste not, want not: Graduate business launches sustainable clothing line
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Falmouth films shortlisted for BAFTA Student Awards 

14 May 2021

Animation Case Closed, directed by Lucy Gatenby, and short documentary Man Beast & the Heart to ...

Falmouth films shortlisted for BAFTA Student Awards 
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Ella Tapley

Graduate is creating luxury interiors and connecting people

14 May 2021

Interior Design graduate Ella is currently working for Mehrai Design, a London-based ...

Graduate is creating luxury interiors and connecting people
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Graduate designing for Sybarite

18 March 2021

Interior design graduate Riko Sobukawa left Falmouth in 2016 and is currently working for architectu...

Graduate designing for Sybarite
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Dragon 2

Graduate lands Google doodle

01 March 2021

Falmouth graduate Elin Manon has collaborated with Google to create a 'doodle' for St David's Day. H...

Graduate lands Google doodle

Clearing accommodation

We provide accommodation for Clearing applicants in University owned, managed or approved accommodation for all students dependent on availability.

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Useful information

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Tuition Fees & Student Funding

If you’re considering studying at Falmouth then finance will be an important part of your study pl...

Tuition Fees & Student Funding
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Widening Participation & Outreach

Discover how we can support students to access higher education.

Widening Participation & Outreach
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Campus Life

Campus Life

Your campus is where you meet and make friends, experience unforgettable events, tackle big ideas an...

Campus Life
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Aerial View Of Swanpool Beach

Explore Cornwall

From camping on the Lizard to sailing the open seas, here's how to explore Cornwall.

Explore Cornwall
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Social

Surfing and sundown sessions, beach bars and Boardmasters, gigs and gig rowing. See how we like to g...

Social
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Creative Culture

From Falmouth’s Independent arts centre to the Tate St Ives, our county boasts a thriving creative...

Creative Culture
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Students' Union

The Students’ Union puts your voice at the heart of everything it does.

Students' Union

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Hear what Falmouth is like straight from our students

From the Clearing process, course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have. Simply set up your account, send them a question and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Pride

Feeling welcome at Falmouth – Pride Month

17 June 2022

June is Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. A...

Feeling welcome at Falmouth – Pride Month
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Students working together

What it's really like to have a roommate at uni

17 March 2022

At first, I was nervous about sharing a room at uni, but there are some surprising upsides... Ove...

What it's really like to have a roommate at uni
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Balancing university with a part time job

Balancing university with a part time job

04 February 2022

Working part time while you study allows you to meet new people and discover skills you might never ...

Balancing university with a part time job
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Young Carers Blog

Tips for university life as a young adult carer

25 November 2021

James wrote this blog in support of Carers Rights Day, which this year fell on 25 November 2021.&nbs...

Tips for university life as a young adult carer
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10 Fun and affordable things to do in Falmouth

14 October 2021

Every student living in Falmouth wants to find the best ways to spend their money; luckily there are...

10 Fun and affordable things to do in Falmouth
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Lauren Sergi

How Falmouth University helped me land a great job

10 September 2021

My amazing three-year journey at Falmouth University ended in a way that I could never have predicte...

How Falmouth University helped me land a great job
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How to decorate your uni room on a budget

17 August 2021

Decorating your uni room is one of the most exciting parts of moving away from home. Starting with a...

How to decorate your uni room on a budget
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Your guide to Clearing at Falmouth University

01 July 2021

So you’re thinking about applying through Clearing? My name is Louis and I joined F...

Your guide to Clearing at Falmouth University
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"I finally feel like I belong somewhere..."

18 February 2021

LGBTQ+ History Month. In this article, Orestis collates a year's worth of diary entries into a ...

"I finally feel like I belong somewhere..."
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"A fresh start" - from London to Falmouth

16 February 2021

Deciding to move to Falmouth was a really daunting yet exciting experience for me. I’m from Hertfo...

"A fresh start" - from London to Falmouth
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Student Life Ice Cream

Moving to Falmouth

16 February 2021

Has the big day arrived? Or is it brewing on the horizon? Don’t panic!Although the move to univers...

Moving to Falmouth
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Penryn 01

A week in the life of a Falmouth student

03 February 2021

Chloë gives us a taste for the Falmouth student life.

A week in the life of a Falmouth student
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Why I chose to study in the UK

27 January 2021

When choosing where to study, a lot of options pop up. They include everything from Europe, to the U...

Why I chose to study in the UK
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Sharing flats with new people

11 December 2020

When going to uni, most of the new students live in uni accommodation. This means that they get plac...

Sharing flats with new people
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Student Accommodation - Tuke House
Tuke House in the heart of Falmouth is purpose-built cluster of 11 buildings set around a central courtyard and contains 156 rooms, divided into flats of five.

Tips for living in student accommodation

10 December 2020

During my first year at Falmouth, I lived in Glasney Student Village, which is the on-campus student...

Tips for living in student accommodation

Now’s the time to join through Clearing

Fill in our simple online form and one of our friendly Course Advisors will get in touch to talk you through your options for September 2022.

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