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
Comedy Writing MA (Online)
Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...
Communication Design MA
Work in an interdisciplinary studio environment, where designing and communicating meaningful and ef...
Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.
Creative Advertising MA
Build your capabilities as a strategically minded advertising creative. You’ll enter an intensive ...
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) (Online)
Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...
English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...
Graphic Design BA(Hons)
On this course, you’ll join a collaborative community that will support you to develop your distin...
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Graphic Design MA (Online)
Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...
Journalism MA (Online)
In a rapidly changing world, where people have never been more connected or content-hungry, agile th...
Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...
Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flex...
Media Production BA(Hons)
An exciting and market-driven fusion of filmmaking, advertising and journalism, this Media Productio...
Professional Writing MA
Develop the skills to forge a successful career in professional writing. You’ll learn to craft fic...
Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)
Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...
News
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...
“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...
Meet Falmouth graduate and journalist Amanda Røed Stave
18 January 2024
Discover how Amanda became a journalist for a newspaper in Norway.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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 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 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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to write a sitcom
21 July 2023
Award-winning comedy producer, Simon Nicholls offers his Dos and Don’ts for writing a sitcom.
Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign
20 July 2023
Students produce hard-hitting awareness campaign encouraging healthy relationships.
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...