Apply to Falmouth through Clearing
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

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

English, Writing and Journalism
Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facili...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graduate scoops Best Director at prestigious film awards
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"Immediately, I realised that you don’t have to live in London to be successful in film"
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How the Games Academy helped this graduate realise her creative potential
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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...

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...

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...

Fine Art graduates awarded €100,000 prize from Chanel
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Artist collective Keiken, made up of three Fine Art graduates, has been awarded the Chanel Next Priz...

Innovative graduate creates robotically recycled footwear
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Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons) graduate Max Ashwell has created a pair of shoes that ...

Student crewed film another Cinema Lab success story
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Falmouth’s Sound/Image Cinema Lab gave students the chance to work in key production roles fo...

Graduates pool their skills to design positive community change
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A team of Interior Design graduates are helping to transform a disused pub into a community space in...

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

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...

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...

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...

Illustration student to Lloyds Banking Group Design Lead: Meet Ross Breadmore

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 designing for Sybarite
18 March 2021
Interior design graduate Riko Sobukawa left Falmouth in 2016 and is currently working for architectu...

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...
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