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 & 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 ...


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