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)
Pitching, hustling, scribbling, protesting, researching, writing, experimenting, crafting and – mo...
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 and 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)
With new technologies constantly emerging, always-on audiences, and businesses increasingly focused ...
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
The Falmouth Showcase is coming: 21-26 May 2022
10 May 2022
Hungry for inspiration? On the hunt for fresh talent? Discover our next generation of incredible cre...
The module leader banishing the buzzwords around creative storytelling in marketing
09 May 2022
Rosie Smith is an award-winning writer, journalist and copywriter, and leads the Creative Digital St...
Storytelling and science journalism: in conversation with Dr Kit Chapman
07 April 2022
Dr Kit Chapman shares how his award-winning science journalism practice and zeal for storytelling ar...
Journalism tutor invited to deliver talk at International Journalism Festival
30 March 2022
Award-winning journalist and features writer Abigail Edge, an online tutor on our MA Journalism (Onl...
MA Comedy Writing student secures role as comedy writer for BBC Studios
23 March 2022
Jade Gebbie is currently studying MA Comedy Writing (Online) and will take up the prestigious one-ye...
Meet the accidental author juggling multiple books deals
16 March 2022
After honing his authorial prowess on Falmouth’s English with Creative Writing degree, Adrian Mart...
Bringing underrepresented voices to the front line of the climate crisis
10 March 2022
Pauline Blanchett, recipient of Falmouth University’s Reporting Earth bursary, is commissioning fe...
Creative Advertising students developing Safer Streets campaign
09 March 2022
Creative Advertising students are working with Cornwall Council to create a communications campaign ...
Why I chose to study Marketing and Digital Communications online
04 March 2022
MA Marketing and Digital Communications (Online) student Marnie Pillinger tells us about how the cou...
Graduate spotlight: KitKat, CoppaFeel & a Cannes Gold Lion
15 February 2022
Since graduating from Falmouth's Creative Advertising MA, Jo Taylor has worked for the likes of KitK...
My top 5 comedy moments in sitcom history
11 February 2022
Comedy Writing MA (Online) student Scott Fitzgerald shares the comedy moments that have sparked joy ...
Graduate working as Creative Director for Mercedes-Benz
14 December 2021
From Falmouth University to Creative Director for Mercedes-Benz in Latin America, the career traject...
Broken sleep, books & breaking down barriers
13 December 2021
We recently caught up with BA(Hons) English & Creative Writing graduate Aaron Kent to chat poetr...
Falmouth student returns as lecturer on new online MA
07 December 2021
Having worked as a producer, cameraman, editor and drone operator for some of the biggest news organ...
How an online degree in Visual Communications is helping this student navigate a career change
15 November 2021
After being forced into a medical retirement from his previous job as a plumber and multi trades wor...
No Time To Design: in conversation with Tom Brooks
28 October 2021
The Falmouth graduate has designed the logo for the latest instalment of the James Bond series. T...
Simon Nicholls offers expert insight into his MA Comedy Writing course
26 October 2021
The multi-award-winning TV and audio comedy producer is bringing a wealth of experien...
An evening with Dawn French at Falmouth Book Festival
15 October 2021
This story was written by Falmouth University Professional Writing MA student Jon Cox. Dawn Frenc...
CEO delivers live brief to students with enticing prize on offer
14 October 2021
Second year BA Creative Advertising students have been set an industry brief by John Brown, CEO of b...
Falmouth journalism graduates land jobs with the BBC
13 October 2021
Two recent Falmouth journalism graduates have followed in the footsteps of other alumni to secure jo...
