School of Communication

With the chance to work on live briefs while you study, the opportunity to collaborate across the creative sector and industry-leading guest speakers and Writers in Residence, the School of Communication gives tomorrow’s storytellers the insights, skills and confidence to succeed across an exciting range of professions.    

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From advertising, marketing and graphic design to creative writing, publishing and journalism – studying with us means you’ll work on live briefs and learn from industry experts like Rory Sutherland and Simon Armitage, as well as Writers in Residence including Alice Oswald and Lionel Shriver.

Through access to industry contacts like these, incredible facilities and opportunities for placements with the likes of the BBC, Condé Nast and global advertising agencies, you’ll be challenged, inspired and raring to begin your career.

Our Communication courses

Remote learning
Comedy Writing

Comedy Writing MA (Online)

Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...

Comedy Writing MA (Online)
Communication Design MA students chatting
Communication Design MA

Communication Design MA

Work in an interdisciplinary studio environment, where designing and communicating meaningful and ef...

Communication Design MA
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Bea Shakeshaft and Cameron Russell

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Creative Advertising
Creative Advertising

Creative Advertising MA

Build your capabilities as a strategically minded advertising creative. You’ll enter an intensive ...

Creative Advertising MA
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Creative Writing students

Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Experiment with all forms of writing to find your passion and develop your writing voice. Explore au...

Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
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Lighthouse

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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Lara Hennings Graphic Design

Graphic Design BA(Hons)

On this course, you’ll join a collaborative community that will support you to develop your distin...

Graphic Design BA(Hons)
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Graphic Design MA (Online)

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Graphic Design MA (Online)

Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...

Graphic Design MA (Online)
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Illustration students

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
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Soundhouse

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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Journalism and Creative Writing 3

Journalism MA (Online)

In a rapidly changing world, where people have never been more connected or content-hungry, agile th...

Journalism MA (Online)
Marketing and Digital Communications
Marketing and Digital Communications

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)

Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
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Marketing Communications 2024

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flex...

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
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Sound house student

Media Production BA(Hons)

An exciting and market-driven fusion of filmmaking, advertising and journalism, this Media Productio...

Media Production BA(Hons)
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Professional Writing MA

Develop the skills to forge a successful career in professional writing. You’ll learn to craft fic...

Professional Writing MA
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Author Patrick Gale's notebooks from the University archive

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Writers in Residence programme

Falmouth's Writers in Residence programme offers students the opportunity to work with leading writers in both prose and poetry. Previous Writers in Residence have included Matt Haig, Xan Brooks and Alice Oswald.

Find out more
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/staff-profiles

News

Pablo

School of Communication student hosts BBC Radio Cornwall Saturday sports show

07 March 2024

Third-year Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons) student Pablo Woolls-Blanco has gone from strength...

School of Communication student hosts BBC Radio Cornwall Saturday sports show
Doomed Romances book

“Love will have its sacrifices”: Falmouth lecturer releases new book exploring tales of dark romance

13 February 2024

School of Communication lecturer Dr Jo Parsons has released an anthology titled 'Doomed Romances: St...

“Love will have its sacrifices”: Falmouth lecturer releases new book exploring tales of dark romance
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Amanda Roed Stave Headshot

Meet Falmouth graduate and journalist Amanda Røed Stave

18 January 2024

Discover how Amanda became a journalist for a newspaper in Norway.

Meet Falmouth graduate and journalist Amanda Røed Stave
Women in Sound - photos of the producers, Amy and Astra
Women in Sound- Amy and Astra

Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust

10 January 2024

Astra Jeffree and graduate Amy Colman have produced a podcast for The Hypatia Trust that aims to amp...

Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust
Journalism student
Journalism

How one guest speaker set the course for Journalism & Creative Writing graduate's career

02 January 2024

Journalism & Creative Writing graduate Will Crouch helps international organisations navigate securi...

How one guest speaker set the course for Journalism & Creative Writing graduate's career
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Enys Men Live Score

Introducing: The Cornish Sound Unit (a music project by Mark Jenkin & Dion Star)

06 December 2023

Mark Jenkin and Dion Star perform Enys Men live score as The Cornish Sound Unit.

Introducing: The Cornish Sound Unit (a music project by Mark Jenkin & Dion Star)
Comedy writing student Kayleigh Jones performing on stage
Kayleigh Jones 4

Comedy Writing student lands script commission for Legoland

22 November 2023

A second year Comedy Writing MA (Online) student has been commissioned by Merlin Entertainment to wr...

Comedy Writing student lands script commission for Legoland
Falmouth University Journalism student reporting for BBC from Mousehole AFC
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Image credit: Jonah Holmes

Going live on the BBC: Journalism student on track for a career as a sports pundit

08 November 2023

A third-year Journalism BA(Hons) student at Falmouth University's School of Communication has secure...

Going live on the BBC: Journalism student on track for a career as a sports pundit
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Simon Nicholls new

Falmouth course leader Simon Nicholls releases new book based on hit BBC Radio 4 series  

01 November 2023

Simon Nicholls, award-winning TV and audio comedy producer and course leader of Falmouth’s online ...

Falmouth course leader Simon Nicholls releases new book based on hit BBC Radio 4 series  
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Helen Leahey

Falmouth graduate’s spooky Hollywood debut in Universal Studios’ new Exorcist movie sequel

30 October 2023

A Falmouth University graduate has featured in a new film release by Universal Studios – with rath...

Falmouth graduate’s spooky Hollywood debut in Universal Studios’ new Exorcist movie sequel
WoolBox Cooler (designed by Falmouth University graduate) on a beach
WoolBox

Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023

11 October 2023

The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.

Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
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Dr Marshall Moore

Writer and publisher Dr Marshall Moore on the UK’s thriving creative writing education scene

15 September 2023

Dr Marshall Moore, course leader for Falmouth University’s online Creative Writing BA(Hons) degree...

Writer and publisher Dr Marshall Moore on the UK’s thriving creative writing education scene
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Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf

Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf: An exciting new chapter in children's literature

13 September 2023

Author and lecturer, Craig Barr-Green has released his latest children’s book Gina Kaminski Saves ...

Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf: An exciting new chapter in children's literature
'The Floater' - a surfboard made from sewage for Surfers Against Sewage campaign
The Floater - Sufers Against Sewage

How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering

18 August 2023

Head of Advertising Dr Cui Su speaks to Creative Advertising graduate Jake Smith about his recent ca...

How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering
Bulletproof
Bulletproof

Falmouth graduate’s vodka brand design wins Bulletproof 100%Proof competition

09 August 2023

Graphic Design BA(Hons) graduate Murray Harden has won this year’s Bulletproof 100%Proof competiti...

Falmouth graduate’s vodka brand design wins Bulletproof 100%Proof competition
Graphic Design Shorts
Graphic Design Shorts

Graphic Design at Falmouth University: 60 second shorts

01 August 2023

Our Graphic Design BA(Hons) graduands were recently tasked with creating 60-second videos that perfe...

Graphic Design at Falmouth University: 60 second shorts
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Monty and Alex at the Bleach Magazine launch at Cornish Bank in Falmouth.

Falmouth duo launch dynamic new publication BLEACH Magazine

27 July 2023

With the first issue selling out in less than a month, BLEACH Magazine is clearly onto something. Co...

Falmouth duo launch dynamic new publication BLEACH Magazine
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Sitcom script

How to write a sitcom

21 July 2023

Award-winning comedy producer, Simon Nicholls offers his Dos and Don’ts for writing a sitcom.

How to write a sitcom
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Healthy Relationships campaign Creative advertising students

Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign

20 July 2023

Students produce hard-hitting awareness campaign encouraging healthy relationships.

Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign
Foodstock student event
Foodstock

Exposé – A Force for Good: Student project supports local food bank

14 July 2023

Three Graphic Design BA(Hons) students recently launched their stage three project Exposé - A Force...

Exposé – A Force for Good: Student project supports local food bank