University Name:
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UCAS Code: F33
Location: Cornwall, south-west England Show on Map
Site: Two campuses in Cornwall
University College, specialising in art, design, media & performance; member of the UKADIA group of universities.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 3,800 |
| Undergraduates: | 91% |
| Postgraduates: | 5% |
| FE Students: | 3% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 3,500 |
| Male: | 42% |
| Female: | 58% |
| Full Time: | 100% |
| Mature on Entry: | 12% |
| UK Students: | 94% |
| State school entry: | 96% |
Teaching Staff
159 full-time, 246 part-time.
Broad study areas
Art & design (fine art, drawing, illustration, 3D design, graphic design, fashion design, performance sportswear design, textile design, contemporary crafts); media & performance (digital animation, photography, fashion photography, press & editorial photography, film production, radio production, English, creative writing, creative events management, music, theatre, choreography, dance).
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Foundation Diploma, National Diploma, AVCEs and A-levels accepted; each applicant considered on individual merit. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 220 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 6% |
| Accommodation: | Majority of first years housed. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1902 as private art school; incorporated 1989. University College since 2005. Merged with Dartington College of Arts, 2008. |
| Structural features: | At the centre of the Combined Universities of Cornwall at Tremough, with other HE institutions in the region. |
| Site: | Two campuses: Woodlane Campus set in sub-tropical gardens near Falmouth town centre, 5 minutes from the sea; Tremough Campus, a 70-acre country estate 3 miles away in Penryn (includes Dartington courses; campus shared with Cornwall Campus of Exeter University). |
| How to get there: | Regular train services to Truro from all major cities, then branch line to Falmouth (20 mins) and Penryn (15 mins); daily National Express coaches to Falmouth; by road A30 from Exeter, A3076 to Truro, and A39 to Falmouth. Inter-campus bus; improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians; committed to green transport. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Specialist counselling and careers services; disability service; dyslexia support; advice on hardship fund applications. Students’ union also gives financial and general advice. |
| Amenities: | Shops and crèche. SU arranges social and sports activities; Stannary bar (Tremough Campus) has live music and club nights. Pubs and a handful of clubs in Falmouth; local arts centre for shows and films. |
| Sporting facilities: | Tremough sports centre has a gymnasium, exercise studio and physiotherapy room; various classes eg spinning, yoga, capoeira, pilates, table tennis and kung fu. Outdoor, multi-use games area used for eg 5-a-side football teams. Excellent surfing and sailing locally. |
| Accommodation: | Over 1200 places (mostly at Tremough), rent £74 per week in shared room, to £121 pw for a single ensuite room; contracts 40−51 weeks. List of approved lodgings, average rents £70−£100 pw (most students pay £85−£90). |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Collection of 180,000+ items including books, journals, databases, newspapers, DVDs, vinyl collection, slides & maps. Information provision, £78 pa spent for each student (FTE). Computer suites; wifi across all campuses and student residences. Induction to library and information services at enrolment; IT skills part of curriculum on most courses. |
| Other learning resources: | Integrated learning environment including purpose-built centres for design, media, photography and performance, all with industry-standard equipment. |
| Study abroad: | 5% of students spend a study period abroad in second year. Formal exchange links with institutions in Europe, Canada and Japan; developing links in US and Australia; industrial placements in Europe. |
| Careers: | Advice service available to all students. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £5500 pa recommended (excluding tuition fees). |
| Term-time work: | College allows term-time work (30+% believed to work); some jobs available on campus. |
| Financial help: | Bursaries of £1000 pa for students who are care leavers or who are from low-participation neighbourhoods (defined by postcode); of £1000 in Year 1 for disabled students. Scholarships of £6000 spread over 3 years, open to Cornish students whose family income is up to £25k pa. |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees. International students pay £9964 pa (reduced by up to 10% for early payment). |
Courses
Academic features:
Unit-based courses.
Awarding body:
University College Falmouth.
Main undergraduate awards:
BA.
Length of courses:
3 years
Main subjects offered:
- Advertising
- Animation
- Art
- Art History
- Arts Management
- Broadcasting
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Communication Studies
- Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Cultural Studies
- Curation
- Dance
- Directing
- Drama
- English
- Events Management
- Fashion
- Film Studies
- Furniture Design
- Garden Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Media Studies
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Technology
- Music Theatre
- Painting
- Performance Arts
- Photography
- Popular Music
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Public Relations
- Sculpture
- Stage Management
- Sustainable Development
- Textiles
- Theatre Design
- Theatre Studies
- Three-Dimensional Design
- TV Studies
- Video
- Visual Arts
Student view
Living
It nestles near the bottom of the Cornish peninsula, surrounded by golden beaches, stunning countryside, and where the culture is rich with history. Student population spreads across two campuses - at Woodlane and the fantastic Combined Universities of Cornwall (CUC) development at Tremough. At first glance Falmouth seems a quiet town but it can be as exciting as anywhere; plenty of pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants in which to socialise and venues to suit all tastes and budgets. Students' union is known as FXU - Falmouth (University College Falmouth) and Exeter (University of Exeter, Cornwall) SU. It is the driving force behind student support and entertainment - everything from poker nights to black tie events. Great facilities for entertainment at Tremough in The Stannary bar, so bigger gigs can be held (have included Mr Scruff, Zero 7, Squarepusher and Jack Johnson). FXU is committed to offering a complete service to students, to ensure they enjoy their time at Falmouth; present on both campuses and lots of opportunities to be involved in lots of different ways. It has trained advisers offering confidential and impartial help, coordinators for community action and sports/recreation. Students like Falmouth for its relaxed, laid-back lifestyle and the beautiful environment of Cornwall.
Summary
Housing: 2 student residences: Henry Scott Tuke House (central Falmouth); Glasney Parc (Tremough). Locally, many self-catering bedsits, shared houses and self-contained properties (flats, houses, small annexes, etc), £60-£75+ per week plus bills. Look for landlords in voluntary council accreditation scheme. Locals: Very friendly. Sports: Everything from sailing, surfing, horse riding, rugby, football, hockey, basketball and many more. Jobs: Mainly available during the tourist season (bar, hotel and shop work). Informal name: UCF. Best features: People and scenery. And worst: Occasional wet weather!
Past Students
Fergus Walsh (BBC Radio 4), Juliet Morris (BBC TV), Martyn Perks (graphic designer), Ed Hall (TV presenter), Daniel Boetcher (news presenter), Tacita Dean (Turner nominee), Serena de la Hay (Willow man on the M5), Tim Shaw (sculptures, Eden), Katie Haswell (news presenter) and Angus Walker (TV news reporter); and of Dartington, Josie Lawrence (presenter), June Ackland (The Bill).
More info?
Enquiries to FXU, tel 01326 370447 (Tremough), 01326 213742 (Woodlane), email presidentucf@fxu.org.uk, or check the website www.fxu.org.uk.
Open days
20th June 2012
Undergraduate courses only. Meet staff and current students and discover first-hand what study at Falmouth is all about. View the facilities at the new Tremough Campus and purpose-built studios and period buildings in the heart of Falmouth at the Woodlane Campus. Transportation between campuses is provided free of charge.
Contact
Address:
University College Falmouth
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH
Cornwall
Tel:
01326 211077
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