School of Communication
Welcome to the School of Communication
From advertising, marketing and graphic design to creative writing, publishing and journalism – studying at the School of Communication 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 Wyl Menmuir.
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.
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.
Our Communication courses
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Comedy Writing MA (Online)
Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...
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Communication Design MA
Work in an interdisciplinary studio environment, where designing and communicating meaningful and ef...
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Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.
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Creative Advertising MA
Build your capabilities as a strategically minded advertising creative. You’ll enter an intensive ...
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Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Experiment with all forms of writing to find your passion and develop your writing voice. Explore au...
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Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...
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English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...
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Graphic Design BA(Hons)
Graphic Design is one of the most versatile visual disciplines, embracing words and pictures, form a...
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Graphic Design MA (Online)
Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...
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Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
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Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...
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Journalism MA (Online)
In a rapidly changing world, where people have never been more connected or content-hungry, agile th...
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Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...
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Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flex...
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Media Production BA(Hons)
An exciting and market-driven fusion of filmmaking, advertising and journalism, this Media Productio...
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Professional Writing MA
Forge a successful career in professional writing. You’ll stretch your writing skills across disci...
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Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)
Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...
Explore our media equipment and facilities
As part of our School of Communication, you'll have access to our dedicated writers' room and events space, The Lighthouse, along with The Soundhouse and The Shed, which offer podcasting facilities and a study hub.
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Discover stories from our community
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Creative Advertising duo score big with Gen Z ad campaign
18 July 2024
Huge congratulations are in order for two Creative Advertising BA alumni – Hugh Kendall and George...
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Graphic Design student wins prestigious Tim Coventon Award
17 July 2024
Graphic Design (BA) student Eathan Aktion is off to Australia after being chosen as this year’s wi...
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Student wins award for typography project
10 July 2024
Communication Design MA student King Wai has won an ISTD International Typographic Award for his pro...
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Falmouth journalism graduand signed by FC Barcelona as reporter
08 July 2024
Pablo Woolls-Blanco has joined the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Gary Lineker after bein...
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Students scoop six Pencils at D&AD Awards 2024
05 July 2024
Six student projects have scooped Pencils in this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards
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'13 Cornish Ghost Stories': new anthology published by three senior lecturers
05 July 2024
'13 Cornish Ghost Stories', a chilling anthology of new Cornish ghost stories hit the shelves on 20 ...
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A sweet success: how a 3-week placement led to a job offer for one Creative Advertising student
01 July 2024
Securing a work experience placement in today's competitive job market requires creativity and a pro...
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Professional Writing MA alumni signs book deal with major publisher
20 June 2024
Professional Writing MA graduate Claire Frances has signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins UK’s...
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Stories from Falmouth’s Screenwriters
13 June 2024
The Script Department is a not-for-profit podcast network and virtual studio founded by Dr John Finn...
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Lecturer shortlisted for award for exposing international superconductor fraud
11 June 2024
Creative Writing BA lecturer and journalist Dr Kit Chapman has been shortlisted for a national award...
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Graduate Spotlight: Screenwriter Belinda Lees
06 June 2024
Belinda Lees is a screenwriter, playwright, researcher and Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) 2...
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Introducing Andy Neal: New Course Leader for BA(Hons) Graphic Design
21 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that Andy Neal will be moving into the role of Course Leader for our es...
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Embracing your biggest fear, with award-winning designer Astrid Stavro
21 May 2024
We were thrilled to welcome the award-winning, internationally renowned, London-based designer Astri...
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Creative Writing online student wins award at Teignmouth Poetry Festival
15 May 2024
Helene Du Mauri, a student on Falmouth’s online BA in Creative Writing, has recently won the 2024 ...
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Meet Jake Smith, a Creative Advertising BA graduate riding the wave of success
13 May 2024
"The sky’s the limit,” says Jake Smith, who recently started a new role as a creative/art direct...
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Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer and Educator Tove Martens
10 May 2024
Introducing Tove Martens, a Graphic Design MA (Online) graduate whose time on the course ignited her...
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Graphic Design and Communication Design students take to the capital
09 May 2024
Earlier this spring, a group of Graphic Design BA and Communication Design MA students visited Londo...
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Creative Writing graduates take their debut play 'Shotgunned' on nationwide tour
04 April 2024
We caught up with Kangaroo Court founders Joseph and Matt to delve into their debut production 'Shot...
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Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students learn from Sky Studios' Head of Commissioning in Milan
04 April 2024
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) students recently took part in a unique opportunity to learn...
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How to make it as a screenwriter
21 March 2024
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to make it as a professional screenwriter? Success in the sc...
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