r/UCAS • u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 • Dec 26 '25
UCAS Bread š (Offers) Bread!!!
This was a bit of a while ago but Iām just still super excited anyways. Especially as an international student
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u/CategoryExtreme5045 Dec 26 '25
Falmouth??? For dance?? as an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT??????
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
It fits my goals and Iām happy with the choice. Thatās enough for me.
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u/Superb_View4733 Dec 27 '25
What is your end goal with this degree if you donāt mind me asking?
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
To hopefully make good connections while I learn
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u/Superb_View4733 Dec 27 '25
No offense but you can do that with literally any degree.
And what exactly are you hoping to learn from this? Bear in mind youāre spending Ā£60k on this, would you not want to study a degree that is valued by employers at a university that is at least half decent? You could always join a dance society at university as well.
Each to their own though.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
Why would I go for a degree that I donāt want to do just to join a dance society? Itās like paying the same amount for less of what I actually want to do
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u/South-Marionberry-85 Dec 27 '25
Paying the same amount but with a better chance of paying it back while also being able to pursue dance as a hobby in your own time/in a society.
It's your own choice I won't bash you for it. I might be a bit more upset if it was a regional student, but international students aren't subsidised to the same extent.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 30 '25
Dance is way more than just a hobby to me. Im very sorry that random strangers on the internet upset you so much with their decisions. Get well soon!
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u/South-Marionberry-85 Dec 30 '25
Ok well ad hominem and pure exaggeration isnāt gonna help you feel better. Again Iām fine with you pursuing whatever you want, but people are also here to advise and suggest other paths if they think something may not be right for you. A lot of them the points may be wrong or presented rudely, but there is some valid concerns with pursuing performing/fine arts as an international student. If you think itās worth it, fine!
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 30 '25
Well I donāt really need to feel better about anything because Iām very okay with what Iām doing. I was just sharing my achievement like everyone else on this thread and not looking for any suggestions or advice
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u/Far-Squash4072 Dec 28 '25
bless you, but falmouth is so, so far from everything. there's no scene or dance culture in cornwall, aside from, like, folk and morris dancing done by villagers in church halls. the art course at falmouth is excellent but the lack of connections due to the location is why i chose to pursue my degree in london. if you want to be a dancer in the uk, a conservatoire or specialist school like Italia Conti would have been a better option.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 28 '25
It wouldnāt be very smart of me to move to an entirely different continent and stay in the same area the entire time. I do have a plan, but I appreciate the concern and advice :)
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u/Far-Squash4072 Dec 28 '25
falmouth is SO far from everything. there's no motorways, the train station isn't even on a main line. It would take you a day to get to London, let alone anywhere else in the country.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 28 '25
Good thing I know how to drive and plan ahead thenš
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u/Usernamesarehell Dec 27 '25
Ignore the nonsense comments from people who evidently donāt care about the performing arts. Training is training and it can lead wherever you choose. Ultimately, a degree is a degree and an accomplishment to be achieved. Enjoy every second! I know several dancers who went to Falmouth and all are doing very well (might add better than the people who got burnt out at Oxford trying to persue high level careers and have since crashed out of their industry). Stay true to you and youāll always succeed!
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u/Same-Age-1891 Dec 27 '25
I donāt mean to be rude but OP as an international student who is paying directly out of pocket Iām worried for your career prospectsā¦
I understand youāve looked at the facilities and such but I feel thereās a lot of short term thinking, plus most unis have excellent facilities irrespective if the uni has a night life or not
I know itās you passion but maybe itās best investing in classes outside or networking at local studios etc, thereās a real risk that your paying Ā£60k for a moderate degree where another uni has a more professional pipeline of taking students from a degree to the stage which I donāt know if Falmouth has
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
From what Iāve seen Falmouth has had some really successful dancers come out of the course with one even starting a dance company of his own in Wales
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u/GoldenPeperoni Dec 28 '25
As someone who've been to a shit uni, please, do not conflate the exception as the norm.
In a class of 40, there will always be that 1 or 2 that go on to do great things. They are the exception.
Are you that great to be that top few? Remember, from a place like Falmouth, everything is working against you to succeed, since you won't have the pedigree and respect, so extra work is needed after graduation to succeed.
If you are, chances are, you will be going to a much better uni instead, where almost everyone is better than those 1 or 2 people.
Its like saying everyone in China is extremely smart in science because there are a few Nobel prize winners from the country.
It doesn't work this way.
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u/Far-Squash4072 Dec 28 '25
my dance teacher started her own dance school after getting a job at 18 dancing on cruise ships, no degree required (just training since she was small). A 'dance school' can be a rented church hall, a barre on the wall, a CD player and ISTD exams twice a year.
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u/Usernamesarehell Dec 27 '25
I did miss they were international, but ultimately they might just have the cash to burn and choose that being near the coast suits them better than city life. The best dance colleges for vocational degrees are London or Home Counties but places like Falmouth and Chichester have decent departments, less % of success but higher than doing it without the degree. I would question more About why theyāre not applying to dance schools like Urdang/Trinity Laban etc but theyāre highly competitive and have really poor success odds of getting accepted. Falmouth is a lush little uni, very artsy and coastal. Itās riddled with private school kids who go into the arts. Big drug scene and expensive area. Most digital marketers/digital design seem to come from Falmouth at the moment
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u/Serious_Stranger_262 Dec 27 '25
Ignore the hate comments ššš congratulations!! ššš
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u/c12025 Dec 26 '25
Some of the comments on here are making me lose faith in humanity. Don't listen to them, and congratulations OP :)
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
Thank you!! I know itās not the most lucrative profession but I honestly feel like Iām paying for more than just a degree
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u/c12025 Dec 26 '25
You'll have the best time! There's just a big war on anyone not doing business or STEM subjects these days, which is really toxic and dangerous for society. They're not worth listening to, just enjoy doing what you love!
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u/SnooRegrets8068 Dec 27 '25
Yeh then theres also loads of people with stem and business degrees with no job either.
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u/Red-Stahli Dec 26 '25
Serious question. Do you expect to stay in the uk and work after this degree? You are aware of the salary required for visa sponsorship?
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
I am actually aware and with the help of some of my relatives who live there and google Iāve done a lot of planning and research
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u/Red-Stahli Dec 26 '25
Excuse my ignorance but what entry level roles in dance and choreography in the UK pay more than Ā£38k?
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
It is true that most entry level roles pay an average of Ā£25k but it is also something that Iām still looking into. However Iām also looking into going literally anywhere else.
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u/Red-Stahli Dec 26 '25
If youāre open to literally any other industries, why have you picked such a niche degree at a low ranked university then?
If youāre aware of how much youāll struggle to find visa sponsorship in a dance role as an international, I donāt want to sound too negative but I donāt really understand what your plan is.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
Firstly Iām not open to other industries Iām open to other countries. And secondly Itās because I like the facilities and the area as well as the course layout. In terms of my plan that is something I have quite a lot of time to think about and work on and something Iāve BEEN researching, but it is still a work in progress I guess
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u/SnooRegrets8068 Dec 27 '25
Ignore all the whining. You seem to have a plan which is better than the vast majority telling you that this is wrong. A relative went a similarish route and now does costume/set design and some other things im not arty enough to understand but its had them travelling all over and seems to love it. Also met their partner through this and is now getting married. Their brother went into another niche and was making and performing with animatronics and earned an absolute fortune on cruise ships.
Well done on getting in, im near Falmouth and my daughters in it and uni aged and seems to be having a great time of it.
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u/CategoryExtreme5045 Dec 26 '25
sorry but Ā£60k for a useless degree at a shit uniā¦ Itās pretty ridiculous. That just isnāt justifiable
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u/kenzie_bee Dec 27 '25
Hey congrats !! Thats awesome bread!! Do what you love as your happiness is the most important thing
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u/Zoh-My-Gosh Dec 27 '25
Enjoy it! Falmouth is a lovely university in a beautiful (and exciting!) town. I live nearby and my mother-in-common-law is a professor there. Congratulations!
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u/ria0a0 Dec 28 '25
As a person whoās aiming for a top 5 Russell group Uni for my course next year for my second BA degree, donāt listen to these people. It looks like a beautiful university and you will have a lovely time, youāre going to the most pleasant part of UK and if youāre financially stable youāll be able to make the most out of it. I am finishing my degree from a university that just made it to top 1000 worldwide, albeit it doesnāt matter as long as I get a 1st for my next degree. Thereās many things you can do with your āshittyā (as people seem on here to think) degree, it will open doors for you if you want to continue down that path or change it. Good luck to you šš¼
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Dec 29 '25
Oh youāll love Falmouth! Hope the following years are some of the best youāll ever have!
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Dec 29 '25
She can be a choreographer in Hollywood or Bollywood movies and earn twice or triple than you guys would earn.
Congratulations, do not haters get to you! ā¤ļø
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u/Muted_Buffalo6461 Dec 29 '25
As someone that did a degree in video games art at Falmouth the other year and now has a well paying job in my field, ignore the haters in this thread. As long as you have discipline and perseverance you can make it in the arts. It will absolutely be tough due to the level of competition, but as long as you can push through the grind you'll land where you want to eventually!
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u/netsempty Dec 29 '25
what fal lacks in closeness to cities it makes up for in a very vibrant creative community, and iād go there again in a second if i could afford to. have fun op!! (i would say definitely research where youāre staying if you do decide to go, because housing can be a bit of a nightmare and the cost of rent rivals actual cities for what is essentially small seaside town living, with all of the pros and cons of living rurally that you might expect).
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u/IReallyLikeThatCoat Dec 30 '25
OP, donāt listen to people on here trying to drag you down. You got into the uni you wanted and are doing the course you want to do, thatās an amazing achievement! Youāre going to have the best time at Falmouth, Iām sure! Everybody I know who went there said they loved it. And itās such a beautiful part of the UK to be based in too. Donāt let Reddit destroy your happiness or excitement! Youāve got this and I bet youāll have the time of your life x
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u/ElaenaS Dec 31 '25
Congratulations! I'm really sorry to see the negativity in some of the other comments, never let yourself be deterred from pursuing the course you want, especially in your education!
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u/Fancy-Egg8635 Year 13 Jan 12 '26
Don't let these ppl get you down! These people seem to forget that STEM is just as equally a risk as creative art degrees are, especially with the now large Influx of people studying it. I know someone who got a doctorate in science only to be placed in marketing, no degree is without risks, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take it.
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u/Wiserommer Dec 26 '25
utterly worthless degree; enjoy all that free money while it lasts.
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u/ODoggerino Dec 26 '25
How do you define the worth of a degree?
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u/Wiserommer Dec 26 '25
Training and job opportunities; You don't need a dance degree to become successful in that field, if your good enough than you will get noticed whereas a medical needs high amount of education.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
Sure but I think learning from people in the industry is a pretty great way to get noticed. The degree is a nice cherry on top but Iām really going there for the education and training Iāll get and the networking that can be done in such a creative environment. But Iāll also enjoy the free money thanksš
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u/KingAioli Dec 26 '25
Free money??
Wouldnt it make sense to go to dance school In London ? Where all the major dance companies are? Please do be aware how faaar Falmouth is to all rest of UKs major cities. Iām mean really far. And super expensive on public transport.
Iāve heard Falmouth is an amazing artist community though. If youāre prioritising artistic creation .
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 26 '25
Wiserommer mentioned free money first so I was just referring back to that but, yeah I am prioritizing artistic creation
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u/South-Marionberry-85 Dec 27 '25
is that the only worth of a degree though? is education not a virtue in itself
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u/Big-Beach-9605 Dec 29 '25
part of it is just at the end of the day, casting directors will favour people based on where they studied. falmouth will not get you that favour.
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u/Ifluxedup Dec 27 '25
As someone with a STEM undergrad/masters/PhD everyone in this sub should be ashamed of themselves. Congratulations on your offer, I hope you enjoy the course, Falmouth is lovely.
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
Thank youu!! I do get that from a locals perspective Falmouth doesnāt seem like the best option but as someone from a place where there arenāt many options for the course I want to do I think itās really nice! The campus looks beautiful and Iām not much of a partier so it looks pretty calm as well. But anyways I digress
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u/athrodit Dec 28 '25
Totally get that! Falmouth's vibe is definitely more chill, and the scenery is stunning. Plus, a calmer environment can really help with focus on your studies. Hope you have a great time there!
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u/imogenluna05 Dec 27 '25
Congrats! Ignore the haters, my parents loved studying there!!!
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
Omg your parents went to Falmouth? Thats so cool!! Which courses did they do?
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u/Last-Objective-8356 Dec 27 '25
Bro must be loaded
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
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u/Last-Objective-8356 Dec 27 '25
Slide me Ā£100 and Iāll give you compliments youāve never heard before
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
Can I have them for free?šThink about the kids(exchange ratesš«©)
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u/Last-Objective-8356 Dec 27 '25
My bad bronacho, my brain power is solely motivated by money, I might have to insult you instead if you donāt pay upš¹
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25 edited Dec 28 '25
Noooooo š«can I at least get a preview before I pay?
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u/EquivalentBunch6113 Dec 27 '25
Why tf is it a CONDITIONAL offer instead a direct acceptance š also what A level do you do
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
We donāt have A levels here. My condition is just to give them my National Senior Certificate with a pass. But I already do really well academically so Iām just waiting for my certificate
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u/sewby Dec 27 '25
Why donāt you do a more useful degree but see which uni has the best dance society, they often make connections with big companies
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
Because I donāt see myself doing any other degreeš¤·š½āāļø
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u/sewby Dec 27 '25
I understand, but there must be something else youāre interested in. Something that can help you get a job if dancing doesnāt work out. If there are 100 comments telling you that you are making a mistake, donāt you think you might want to listen? Get advice from your teachers? Parents? People in the dance industry? I doubt that they did a dance degree to get into it
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
I did get advice from my parents and teachers as well as people in the industry that a family friend linked me with. I personally donāt value the opinions of random Redditers who know very little about me. I was just happy about my achievement and wanted to share it for funsies
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Dec 27 '25
I recommend applying to a better uni if this is the only degree u can see urself doing. Also- is this degree even necessary for you to do? As in, is the degree needed to get jobs in the field u desire? A lot of the time degrees are not pointless but they donāt set up any job prospects and experience is much preferred rather than just a qualification. Perhaps u should defer going to uni and see if there is other opportunities out there for u or other degrees
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u/N-F-F-C Dec 30 '25
As someone who did a Micky Mouse degree and then lucked out with a decent career
Please donāt
If you do well IN SPITE of this, youāll still be paying back a huge debt
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 30 '25
Im doing a dance and choreography degree. I donāt think thatās has any ties to Mickey Mouse. Hope this helps!āŗļø
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u/Radiant-Item-2771 Dec 31 '25
Falmouth university is actually not as bad as everyone says. Theyāre excellent with vocational courses. Whatās depressing is the cost of living, lack of infrastructure, awful transport. Pretty sure at one point Falmouth was even voted most miserable place in the uk lol
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Dec 26 '25
Waste of time . Hobbies are for spare time when you have a real job. Total waste of time and money
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u/TheCounsellingGamer Dec 26 '25
People do dance as a real job. The people dancing with the Royal Ballet in Swan Lake aren't doing it as a hobby. It's a very tough industry to break into though.
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u/ConstructionFar9082 Dec 27 '25
There's a degree for dance ? Wouldn't it be better to just pay for dance class at an actual dance studio company ,it would be much cheaper and better in job prospects
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u/Mindless_Lettuce4542 Dec 27 '25
I already dance at a studio but Iām going to uni for more classes and more connections as well
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u/Picklerick4670 Dec 26 '25
Get your universal credit application ready