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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Creative Advertising students with ideas board

Communication, Media & Writing Courses

Master the art of storytelling - whether you’re reporting the news, crafting compelling ad campaig...

Communication, Media & Writing Courses
Writing Journalism And Communications Subject Area
Writing Journalism And Communications Subject Area

Writing and Communication Master's Degrees

Be at the forefront of breaking-news and the creative writing industry.

Writing and Communication Master's Degrees
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Journalism Day Photos

English, Writing and Journalism Short Courses

​​​​Explore a range of online or on campus English, Writing and Journalism Short Courses, ta...

English, Writing and Journalism Short Courses
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Credit: Tove Martens

AIGA and Falmouth University explore the future of design education in new podcast

02 June 2026

What does design education look like when your peers live across multiple continents, your studio ex...

AIGA and Falmouth University explore the future of design education in new podcast
Hannah Moffatt
Hannah Moffatt

Creative Advertising alumna on her varied career as creative director and children’s author

28 May 2026

Having seen her debut novel shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2023, MA Crea...

Creative Advertising alumna on her varied career as creative director and children’s author
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CIM signing

Falmouth University partner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing

12 May 2026

Falmouth University and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) have signed a progression agreeme...

Falmouth University partner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing
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Award-winning author and lecturer explores what it means to be ‘seaworthy’ in ambitious collaborative project

11 May 2026

What does it mean to be ‘seaworthy’? That is the question at the heart of Booker-nominated autho...

Award-winning author and lecturer explores what it means to be ‘seaworthy’ in ambitious collaborative project
Georgie Morton
Georgie Morton

Communication Design student on creating her own stained-glass business

07 May 2026

Alongside studying MA Communication Design, creative Georgie Morton is forging an exciting business ...

Communication Design student on creating her own stained-glass business
We Are Social
We Are Social

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social

30 April 2026

After becoming a creative duo while studying on Falmouth’s MA Creative Advertising course, Nicola ...

MA Creative Advertising graduates land junior creative roles at We Are Social
Real Food Day
Real Food Day

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief

29 April 2026

Students on Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Creative Advertising and BA(Hons) Marketing Communications courses...

Communication students partner with Sustainable Food Cornwall on live brief
Keith
Keith

Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement

21 April 2026

“Age quickly became less important than a shared enthusiasm for writing,” says Keith Butler, a B...

Online Creative Writing student shares his experience of studying after retirement
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Dr John Finnegan

Why a postgraduate degree still matters in the age of YouTube and DIY filmmaking

20 April 2026

This article is written by Dr John Finnegan, Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) Course Leader. ...

Why a postgraduate degree still matters in the age of YouTube and DIY filmmaking
Caitlin Breeze
Caitlin Breeze

Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel

17 April 2026

“Spending that year in Falmouth is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself,” says MA ...

Creative Advertising alumna becomes a bestselling author with HarperCollins UK debut novel
Claire Frances
Claire Frances

Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards

14 April 2026

Following the success of her debut novel, MA Professional Writing alumna Claire Frances is now headi...

Professional Writing alumna is nominated at this year’s Romantic Novel Awards
Children's Book Day
Children's Book Day

Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni

02 April 2026

This International Children’s Book Day, we’re celebrating the recent release of five children’...

Celebrating five recent children’s books authored and illustrated by Falmouth’s alumni
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Adrian and Marshall

Creative Writing course leaders collaborate to release new book with Bloomsbury Academic

25 March 2026

Two of Falmouth’s course leaders have collaborated to release a collection of essays that interrog...

Creative Writing course leaders collaborate to release new book with Bloomsbury Academic
Creative Wellbeing Talk
Creative Wellbeing Talk

Falmouth students find inspiration in guest lecture on creative wellbeing

17 March 2026

Emmi Salonen, designer, maker and author, recently visited BA(Hons) Creative Advertising and BA(Hons...

Falmouth students find inspiration in guest lecture on creative wellbeing
Scammers
Scammers

Creative Advertising students see their ideas turned into real-life campaigns with Falmouth’s Be Good agency

13 March 2026

Two third-year students from Falmouth’s BA(Hons) Creative Advertising course have seen their stude...

Creative Advertising students see their ideas turned into real-life campaigns with Falmouth’s Be Good agency
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Creative Advertising master’s student on securing a Chevening Scholarship

05 March 2026

Being awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship marked a turning point for Fabiana Pérez Fernánd...

Creative Advertising master’s student on securing a Chevening Scholarship
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CharleyColemanImage

Celebrating publications inspired by Cornwall’s captivating landscape

05 March 2026

This World Book Day and St Piran’s Day we are celebrating five recent and upcoming publications cr...

Celebrating publications inspired by Cornwall’s captivating landscape
Creative writing students on Mazed Tales
Creative writing students on Mazed Tales

Creative Writing students see their short stories published on Mazed Tales

04 March 2026

Four students from Falmouth’s School of Communication have recently had the stories they wrote as ...

Creative Writing students see their short stories published on Mazed Tales
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Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil 9 and the return of playable fear: Why horror games matter more than ever

27 February 2026

This article was written by Dr Eoin Murray, BA(Hons) Creative Writing lecturer and organiser of Falm...

Resident Evil 9 and the return of playable fear: Why horror games matter more than ever
Ros Atkins Masterclass
Ros Atkins Masterclass

Journalism & Creative Writing charity partner host media masterclass in Falmouth

27 February 2026

The John Schofield Trust, a national charity which partners with Falmouth University, provides mento...

Journalism & Creative Writing charity partner host media masterclass in Falmouth

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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Virtual tour

Discover where you’ll spend your time as a student with our 360° tour, showcasing our facilities, accommodation, town and scenery.

The School of Communication: Research & Knowledge Exchange

The School of Communication hosts dynamic interdisciplinary research stemming from the disciplines of Graphic Design and Communication Design, Creative Advertising and Marketing Communication, and English, Writing and Journalism. 

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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.

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https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/staff-profiles