International Agent Handbook
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International Agent Handbook
International Agent Handbook About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together About Us About Us Falmouth is a world renowned multi-arts university located in beautiful Cornwall offering courses in art, design, media, performance and writing. Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Falmouth Campus World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Penryn Campus At a glance Established in 1902, Falmouth University is now widely recognised as one of the very best specialist arts universities in the UK: www.telegraph.co.uk/ education/universityeducation/student-life/10446225/Student-life-topcreative-universities.html Our two vibrant campuses in Cornwall support over 4,000 students in Fashion and Textiles, Product Design and Business Entrepreneurship, Film and Television, Games and Animation, Music and Theatre Arts, Graphic Design and Advertising, Fine Art and Illustration, Writing and Journalism. Our graduates include Turner Prize, Jerwood Prize and Man Booker Prize nominees and they work across the world at the highest levels of the global creative industries for organisations such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Mulberry, Nike, the Guardian, Google, Ogilvy, Aardman, Disney, Penguin, BBC, Universal, Elle, Burberry, Adidas, Paul Smith, Pentagram, The Times, Reuters, Al Jazeerah, China Daily. 2 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University •UK’s No. 1 Arts University - Sunday Times league tables, 2015 •Cutting edge facilities – over £100 million investment since 2004 •Top South West University for safety - The Complete University Guide, 2014 •Joint top for campus environment, library and student welfare - Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015 •95% overall graduate employability Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2013-14 •4th best place to live in the UK - Sunday Times Best Places to Live, 2014 •40+ international partners Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together Welcome to Cornwall At a glance Falmouth University is located in Cornwall, the UK’s most visited county, on the south western tip of the UK. Falmouth Welcomes International Students http://youtu.be/XsAMPbe85yA Bristol Exeter London •Falmouth Campus is set within sub-tropical gardens and a short walk from local beaches •Cornwall is the 2nd largest creative hub in the UK outside of London •Falmouth has a long artistic heritage and vibrant creative community •Cornwall is a popular tourist destination with attractions as the Eden Project, the Minack Theatre, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Tate St. Ives •Outstanding coastline and world class surfing and sailing •Creative community of artisans producing everything from arts and crafts to food and drink About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Falmouth Commission Payments Our students go on to work for companies such as… Contact Us Student Work Working Together 3 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Our Creative Courses Photography About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses Digital Games BA(Hons) Photography BA(Hons) Fashion Photography BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons) Digital Games (with six pathways including Games Design) Writing and Journalism World Class Facilities BA(Hons) Creative Writing BA(Hons) English BA(Hons) English with Creative Writing BA(Hons) Journalism BA(Hons) Journalism and Communications BA(Hons) Journalism and Creative Writing BA(Hons) English and Journalism Accommodation Falmouth teaches all the art forms Creative Management – Art, Design, Media, Performance BA(Hons) Creative Events Management and Writing BA(Hons) Music, Theatre & Entertainment Management Foundation Courses UAL International Foundation Diploma in Art & Design UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design BA(Hons) Courses Fashion, Textiles and Interior Design BA(Hons) Fashion Design BA(Hons) Fashion Marketing BA(Hons) Fashion Photography BA(Hons) Performance Sportswear Design BA(Hons) Interior Design Art and Crafts Film and Television BA(Hons) Drawing BA(Hons) Fine Art BA(Hons) Illustration BA(Hons) Film BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects BA(Hons) Television Architecture Marketing and Events BA(Hons) Architecture BA(Hons) Creative Events Management BA(Hons) Fashion Marketing Business BA(Hons) Business Entrepreneurship Communication Design BA(Hons) Creative Advertising BA(Hons) Graphic Design BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design 4 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Performing Arts BA(Hons) Acting BA(Hons) Creative Music Technology BA(Hons) Music BA(Hons) Popular Music BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography What Our Students Say Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Postgraduate Courses Business Administration MBA MA Illustration: Authorial Practice MA Creative Advertising MA Professional Writing MA Film & Television Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together What Our Students Say About Us Ellen Luo (China) UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design “An amazing aspect is the student peer group I have been working with – the most talented group of peers I have ever met. I have learned so much from them too.” Bussayajirapong (Thailand) Welcome to Cornwall BA(Hons) Illustration Our Creative Courses “Be open and try new things, you’ll be surprised how much you enjoy being in Falmouth. If you have any problems be sure to let people know and there will be people out there who will support you.” http://youtu.be/eetXrY42A_Q http://youtu.be/4dNf4Sr9xJE What Our Students Say Page 1 Page 2 World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Christer Leung (Hong Kong/ Canada) Divya Vettath (India) Making an Application MA Illustration Tuition Fees Payment “I love it. The tutors and technical staff are very encouraging and helpful. They are doing a great job in convincing us to be brave and to try new things.” “The International Society has been great. They organise many events and trips regularly and it’s wonderful to meet other international students from a diverse range of countries and learn about them.” http://youtu.be/sWXcasvOBNI http://youtu.be/e4vKdQb6_bA BA(Hons) Performance Sportswear Design Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together See more at: www.falmouth.ac.uk/international/students 5 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University What Our Students Say About Us Jeremy Lim (Singapore) Riko (Japan) BA(Hons) Creative Advertising BA(Hons) Interior Design “The course is very interesting and fun, it is all about independent work. I especially like the fact that the course lets us experience different aspects of interior design, such as interior decoration, architecture and branding.” “Falmouth is a little unassuming town full of hidden surprises and unique personality.” http://youtu.be/nWcfLwMPjZM http://youtu.be/MAT3L_w1dQU Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Page 1 Page 2 World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Seung Lee (Korea) Video by Falmouth Student Huda Abdul Aziz BA(Hons) Choreography Making an Application Tuition Fees “The best thing is definitely the way Falmouth is such a beautiful town surrounded by the sea and also the openminded people.” Payment Scholarships Commission Payments http://youtu.be/04uFXNK8F9I Contact Us Student Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHhoVFkWhtg See more at: www.falmouth.ac.uk/international/students 6 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Working Together World Class Facilities About Us The Photography Centre, Penryn Campus Photography Centre One of the best facilities in Europe, the Photography Centre offers a stunning range of state of the art equipment and facilities for both traditional and digital photography. www.falmouth.ac.uk/facilities/photography-centre Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Fashion Studios, Falmouth Campus Page 1 Page 2 Accommodation Entry Requirements Fashion Studios Making an Application The open-plan Fashion Studio offers cutting tables and professional tailors’ dummies; a laser cutter, a silicon taping machine, an ultrasonic welder, a video conferencing suite, a steam room and a heavy-duty extraction bed for gluing neoprene and blind stitching machines. Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Design Centre Design Centre, Penryn Campus Open-plan facility where you have access to the latest tools for designing, prototyping and making including 13 kilns, a digital printing suite, a computer-controlled milling machine, rapid prototyping equipment to create high-precision oneoffs, a laser cutter for precision work, a computercontrolled Jacquard loom, as well as hand looms. See more at www.falmouth.ac.uk/facilities 7 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together World Class Facilities See more at www.falmouth.ac.uk/facilities The Exchange Interactive Arts Centre The Interactive Arts Centre is equipped with a range of software that includes web design, image manipulation, video and audio editing, and 3D modeling and design. The Exchange, Penryn Campus About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Located at the heart of our Penryn Campus, The Exchange is a brand new, state-of-the-art place to meet, study and share ideas. A ‘social street’ connects the library to a new collaborative lecture theatre and learning lab, spaces for small group learning and digital hubs. World Class Facilities Page 1 www.falmouth.ac.uk/facilities/exchange Page 2 Accommodation The School of Film & Television Entry Requirements The School of Film & Television includes a recording studio, a newsroom, a talk studio, post-production rooms, a digital lab, a TV studio, edit suites, IT suite, a 106-seat cinema and a Digital Animation Studio. Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment The Media Centre, Penryn Campus Scholarships Commission Payments Performance Centre Our brand new Performance Centre includes a large theatre performance studio with variable raked seating, a large theatre and dance studio with a fully sprung Harlequin floor, a performance studio designed for acoustic music, a performance studio designed for amplified music, and contemporary production lighting and sound facilities. www.falmouth.ac.uk/facilities/performance-centre 8 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Contact Us Student Work Working Together The Performance Centre, Penryn Campus Accommodation Guaranteed on-campus accommodation for all of our international students. All on-campus modern accommodation has: • • • • • • A double bed A large desk An en-suite bathroom Storage area High speed Wi-Fi internet 24-hour security About Us “The accommodation at Penryn Campus is very comfortable. The rooms are spacious and the facilities are great. I enjoyed my stay there.” – Divya Vettath (India) Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Penryn Campus Accomm0dation Scholarships Commission Payments Glasney Student Village Contact Us Student Work Working Together Further details: www.fxplus.ac.uk/live 9 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Entry Requirements International Foundation Art & Design Undergraduate courses About Us Satisfactorily completed secondary or high school education including a creative arts subject and a portfolio including a minimum of 20 pieces. The equivalent to 260 UCAS tariff points. For country equivalences please go to the International Study webpages: www.falmouth.ac.uk/international/ qualifications or contact International Admissions for details. Welcome to Cornwall We also accept top-up and second year entry when appropriate. Contact International Admissions if you have a diploma or associate degree. World Class Facilities English language requirements Overall IELTS 5.0, with no less than IELTS 4.5 in each band. Foundation Art & Design Satisfactorily completed secondary or high school education including a creative arts subject and a portfolio including a minimum of 20 pieces. English language requirements English language requirements for UAL Foundation and IFAD have now changed. We can no longer accept a range of tests if someone requires a Tier 4 visa. UKVI new regulation now insists that applicants to courses below degree level take an IELTS test at a UKVI approved test centre only. Details online here: UKVI approved test centre English language requirements Overall IELTS 6.0 with no less than IELTS 5.5 in each band. We will accept a range of English language tests, including but not confined to the IELTS, and Pearson’s. They must be equivalent to the above IELTS scores. Postgraduate courses We welcome applications from those with a good undergraduate degree, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in the subject. If an applicant has professional experience, this can sometimes be substituted for traditional academic qualifications. This experience should be current (gained within the last five years) and should be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. Portfolio English language requirements Due to the creative nature of our courses, many of the subject areas will require a portfolio as part of the application. What we expect in a portfolio is described in our portfolio guide that is online at Overall IELTS 6.5 with no less than IELTS 5.5 in each band. We will accept a range of English language tests, including but not confined to the IELTS, and Pearson’s. They must be equivalent to the above IELTS scores. www.falmouth.ac.uk/content/portfolio-guide-international-applicants 10 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together Making an Application Foundation and International Foundation – Apply through Falmouth University We will require a completed application form (see below) with supporting documentation. About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Apply online at: www.falmouth.ac.uk/foundation UAL International Foundation Application form available to download here:* www.falmouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/download/falmouth_ university_international_foundation_diploma_application_form_0.pdf What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Applications for September 2016 will be open from Monday 26 October to Monday 30 November 2015 There are three stages to the application process: 1. Complete an online application 2. Complete a project 3. Have an online interview *For International Foundation applicants please ensure you have accepted your place, paid the acceptance fee and applied for any relevant visas by the end of June 2015. If students are offered a conditional place they will need their qualifications confirmed in early June, no later, for their visas to be processed in time to start in the UK on the 4 August. UAL International Foundation Course Info: Making an Application Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate Tuition Fees Payment www.falmouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/download/ ifad_art_and_design_english_web.pdf Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us For more information about applying, please visit Student Work www.falmouth.ac.uk/foundation/uk-eu-applicationinformation Working Together 11 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Making an Application About Us Undergraduate – Apply through UCAS www.ucas.com Welcome to Cornwall Our institution code is F33 Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Application received After the application is received International Admissions will email details of anything the applicant needs to submit before an offer can be made, including portfolio guidance. Unconditional Offer Conditional Offer International Admissions will update student via UCAS. International Admissions will update student via UCAS. International Admissions will send separate offer communications including confirmation of offer and next steps including payment of acceptance fee and an acceptance form. International Admissions will send separate offer communications including confirmation of offer and next steps including payment of acceptance fee and an acceptance form. Offer not made UCAS will confirm decision and the International Admissions will also confirm by email. No further correspondence from International Admissions. World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate Tuition Fees Accepting Falmouth University Accepting Falmouth University Student needs to update UCAS Track with either a Firm acceptance or an Insurance acceptance choice. Student needs to update UCAS Track with either a Firm acceptance or an Insurance acceptance choice. Student to pay the acceptance fee (see payment method section for details) and sign/return the acceptance form to International Admissions. Student to pay the acceptance fee (see payment method section for details) and sign/return the acceptance form to International Admissions. 12 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Once the offer is unconditional a CAS letter can be raised no sooner than 3 months before the course start date Student must: •Ensure Falmouth University is their Firm choice on UCAS •Have signed and returned the International Admissions acceptance form •Paid the acceptance fee to the University Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together Making an Application About Us Postgraduate – Apply through Falmouth University The application forms for postgraduate courses can be found under ‘How to Apply’ on each course page. Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say Application received After the application is received International Admissions will email details of anything the applicant needs to submit before an offer can be made including portfolio guidance. World Class Facilities Accommodation Unconditional Offer Conditional Offer International Admissions will update student via email. International Admissions will update student via email. International Admissions will send separate offer communications including confirmation of offer and next steps including the details of the acceptance fee and an acceptance form. International Admissions will send separate offer communications including confirmation of offer and next steps including the details of the acceptance fee and an acceptance form. Offer not made International Admissions will confirm decision by email. No further correspondence from International Admissions Entry Requirements Making an Application Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate Tuition Fees Payment Accepting Falmouth University Accepting Falmouth University Student needs to update International Admissions with their decision. Student needs to update International Admissions with their decision. Student to pay the acceptance fee (see payment method section for details) and sign/return the acceptance form to International Admissions. Student to pay the acceptance fee (see payment method section for details) and sign/return the acceptance form to International Admissions. Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together 13 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Tuition Fees (2016-17) About Us Course tuition fees per year International Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Annual tuition fee £16,000* UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design £10,000 BA(Hons) degree courses £15,000 MA courses £15,000 Research – MPhil/PhD £12,000 MBA (Master in Business Administration) £16,000 *Subject to review Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together 14 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Payment Methods Falmouth University offers students a range of payment options. About Us Acceptance fee Our Creative Courses A non-refundable acceptance fee of £250 for EEA nationals, £500 for non-visa nationals, and £1,000 for visa nationals should be submitted with the acceptance of an offer of a place at Falmouth University – the acceptance fee is debited from the total tuition fee. (Visa nationals will have their acceptance fee refunded if they fail to secure a visa; we will require notification from the appropriate High Commission.) • Online payments can be made at: paymentportal. falmouth.ac.uk • Cheques should be made payable to Falmouth University and posted to The Finance Office, Falmouth University, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH, UK • Credit/debit card payments can be made by telephone on +44 (0) 1326 213778 or +44 (0) 1326 253790, between 9.00am and 4.45pm GMT, Monday to Friday • In person at the Finance Office between 9.00am and 2.00pm • Directly into the University bank account - please email student.fees@falmouth.ac.uk for further details. Payment schedule Two instalments: the first on enrolment in September/ October, and a second at the beginning of the spring term in January. 15 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Welcome to Cornwall What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together Scholarships Attracting the best students from around the world is key and Falmouth offers a range of scholarships specifically for international students About Us For 2015 Falmouth will be awarding over £80,000 worth of international scholarships. What Our Students Say Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses World Class Facilities For more information and a scholarship application form visit www.falmouth.ac.uk/international/ scholarships or email international@falmouth.ac.uk Accommodation Progression discounts Making an Application There are a range of progression discounts available for foundation and undergraduate students. Tuition Fees Entry Requirements Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together 16 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Commission Payments Please email invoices to international@falmouth.ac.uk Please include the following details: • Student name(s) • UCAS number (if an undergraduate student) • Date of birth • Course of study • Tuition fee • Commission percentage • Commission to be paid About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements We will ensure the student(s) have fully enrolled and will promptly pay the commission. Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together 17 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Contact Us For further information please contact: General Queries: Head of Global Student Recruitment Stuart Westhead International Admissions, Falmouth University Falmouth Campus, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH, UK Fax: +44 (0)1326 370725 Skype: Falmouth_International_Office Email: international@falmouth.ac.uk stuart.westhead@falmouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1326 213794 International Officer Lee Bryan (Norway, India, Thailand, Singapore, Channel Islands, UK Partners) lee.bryan@falmouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1326 259373 International Officer Ross Hulbert (China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong) ross.hulbert@falmouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1326 259262 Student Recruitment Manager – EU & International Amy Chandler amy.chandler@falmouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1326 255792 International Admissions Julie Tucker international@falmouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1326 213748 T: +44 (0)1326 254259 18 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Keep up to date by following us on social media: twitter.com/falmouthglobal facebook.com/falmouthglobal pinterest.com/falmouthuni/falmouth-global About Us Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together Student Work About Us Eve McGovern – BA(Hons) Fashion Photography Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Cole Buxton – BA(Hons) Fashion Design Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Student Work – BA(Hons) Fine Art Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Page 1 Page 2 Working Together Becca Drysdale – BA(Hons) Illustration 19 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Nathan Smith – BA(Hons) Graphic Design Student Work About Us Welcome to Cornwall Sophie Stanley – BA(Hons) Contemporary Crafts Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Nicole Gomes – BA(Hons) Fashion Photography Darcy Willett – BA(Hons) Contemporary Crafts Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Page 1 Page 2 Ant Ferguson – BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography 20 | International Agent Handbook — Falmouth University Ben Whitfield – BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design Working Together Emily Cranny – BA(Hons) Fine Art Working Together About Us Falmouth University hosts agent familiarisation visits throughout the year. We are also happy to set up Skype conference calls with course leaders as required. Please contact Ross Hulbert or Lee Bryan to organise a visit or Skype call. We look forward to welcoming you to Cornwall soon. ross.hulbert@falmouth.ac.uk lee.bryan@falmouth.ac.uk Welcome to Cornwall Our Creative Courses What Our Students Say World Class Facilities Accommodation Entry Requirements Making an Application Tuition Fees Payment Scholarships Commission Payments Contact Us Student Work Working Together