School of Communication
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)
With an emphasis on design thinking and crafting big ideas beautifully, this Graphic Design degree i...
Graphic Design MA/PGDip (online)
Whether building upon traditional fields or responding to new or emergent media, audiences and marke...
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/PGDip (online)
This course is designed to equip you with the writing skills, industry knowhow, professional skills ...
News
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...
Comedy Writing student named in Cornwall Comedian of the Year competition
14 July 2023
Taking the mic for her second ever stand-up performance at this year’s Falmouth Cringe comedy fest...
Falmouth University win big at D&AD Awards 2023
12 July 2023
Meet Falmouth's D&AD 2023 award winners and runner-ups
Brewing brilliance: Falmouth students respond to live brief set by Verdant Brewery
07 July 2023
Final-year students on Falmouth’s Graphic Design BA(Hons) course recently had the chance to work w...
When a Netflix star reads your comedy script in front of industry big wigs...
05 July 2023
Recent Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduate Sean Phelan is already catching the eyes of industry prof...
Graduate Spotlight: Journalist and Writer Emma Elobeid
26 June 2023
Since completing her master’s degree at Falmouth University in 2022, Emma Elobeid has been making ...
Falmouth Showcase 2023: A celebration of our graduating talent
02 June 2023
Congratulations to our class of 2023!
Investigating 'rainbow washing' in advertising during Pride
30 May 2023
Creative advertising student investigates the history of 'rainbow washing'.
Image credit: Ava Rylands, Graphic Design BA(Hons) student
Final-year Graphic Design students present their portfolios to industry professionals
24 May 2023
Project and portfolio review sessions support students' next steps into industry.
What is Creative Advertising?
22 May 2023
With today’s ad space oversaturated and fiercely competitive, how do brands cut above the noise an...
Will journalists be replaced by AI?
18 May 2023
Could the rise of AI spell the end for journalism?
Graduate spotlight: screenwriter, author and inspirational writing coach Stuart Wakefield
19 April 2023
Meet Stuart Wakefield; MA Professional Writing alumni, screenwriter and author, now helping aspiring...