Why does Falmouth Uni only ask for 220 points??

because it's an arts uni
they only ask for like 2 passes at a-level, it's the emphasis on your personal statement and portfolio that matter

The reason it's not on your 'times greatest universities' is beacause Falmouth is geared towards vocational studies mainly art, film, photography etc. Most art teachers/artists they will tell you Falmouth is the place to go, based on its facilities alone.

I personally don’t think anyone should let “individuals” influence their choice on what University they should go. Going to University is a major step and listening to people bleat about what they don’t like should never influence your judgement. You should make that decision yourself – that’s why there are open days and interviews. I personally want to attend Falmouth because I like the look of it, just because someone says its **** doesn’t mean it is. That’s their opinion, which they’re entitled to.

Folks, people are going off track with the question I asked lets just keep it about Falmouth x

As far as I can see the question has been awnsered and the thread is still on track

people started talking about repuation not about the point score.

As you say most of the courses at Falmouth have a 220 point Tariff. However, if you are fortunate to be offered a place there you will be asked for nearer 320 points to secure your place.

The reason I know this is that my daughter is a first year Photograhy undergraduate at Falmouth. Last March I took her down there for her interview. The facilities there are second to none, and its all new, the student accommodation is very good indeed, in fact the best I have seen from the numerous universities we have visited.

If the course you are applying for requires a Portfolio then make sure yours is as good as it can be, as they place great emphasis on this when offering places. In fact when you have your interview they ask you for your portfolio and then leave you outside the interview room for 15 minutes whilst they look at it.

About a week after the interview, Falmouth updated my daughters UCAS record and offered her a place. To secure the place the requirement was ABB (320 Points)the A was to be in Photography. I telephoned them to ask why the requirements were ABB when the prospectus quotes 220 UCAS points. The answer I got is that the competition for places at Falmouth is very high, for Photography there were over 700 applicants for 83 places, therefore to makes sure they get the very best students they increase the requirements when places are offered.

My daughter loves it there and is having a great time. I hope this helps any of you applying to Falmouth.

As you say most of the courses at Falmouth have a 220 point Tariff. However, if you are fortunate to be offered a place there you will be asked for nearer 320 points to secure your place.

My daughter loves it there and is having a great time. I hope this helps any of you applying to Falmouth.

I know this is an old thread but I thought i'd bring it up.

I got into Falmouth through clearing with only 160 UCAS points. They'll give you a place based off your grades in relevant subjects, interview (although I didn't have one) and portfolio. I was expecting to end up in a tiny class where they where giving away places out of desperation. The class was actually fairly big and they said they give away places based on who they think has the potential to go further, who has that "spark".

I know this is an old thread but I thought i'd bring it up.

I got into Falmouth through clearing with only 160 UCAS points. They'll give you a place based off your grades in relevant subjects, interview (although I didn't have one) and portfolio. I was expecting to end up in a tiny class where they where giving away places out of desperation. The class was actually fairly big and they said they give away places based on who they think has the potential to go further, who has that "spark".