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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Comedy Writing MA (Online)

Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...

Comedy Writing MA (Online)
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Communication Design MA

Communication Design MA

Design thinking is an essential tool for understanding the world around us, and at a time of unprece...

Communication Design MA
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Content Creation BA(Hons)

Develop your creative, technical and analytical skills, so you can produce compelling content that c...

Content Creation BA(Hons)
Writing, Journalism & Advertising students
Writing, Journalism & Advertising

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Creative Advertising
Creative Advertising

Creative Advertising MA

Master the contemporary craft of advertising. On this innovative master's course, you’ll ente...

Creative Advertising MA
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Creative Writing students

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)
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Online study

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
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Lighthouse

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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Graduate Blythe Walker Sibthorp 1 (2023)

Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Graphic Design is one of the most versatile visual disciplines, embracing words and pictures, form a...

Graphic Design BA(Hons)
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Graphic Design MA (Online)

Throughout this online Graphic Design master’s course, you will explore design on an international...

Graphic Design MA (Online)
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Illustration students

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
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Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)

Elevate your marketing expertise for a digital-first world.  

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
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Marketing Communications 2024

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

Drive your ideas forward and engage with creative marketing practice on this Chartered Institute of ...

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
Writing, Journalism & Advertising students
Writing, Journalism & Advertising

Media & Communication BA(Hons)

Digital media shapes our society and culture, and needs creative storytellers to drive it forward. O...

Media & Communication BA(Hons)
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Writing, Journalism & Advertising

Media & Journalism BA(Hons)

This Media & Journalism degree is for creatives who want to combine their passion for writing wi...

Media & Journalism BA(Hons)
Writing, Journalism & Advertising students
Writing, Journalism & Advertising

Media & Public Relations BA(Hons)

Today’s fast-paced media landscape is calling out for brave and flexible storytellers. On this Med...

Media & Public Relations BA(Hons)
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Sound house student

Media Production BA(Hons)

An exciting and market-driven fusion of filmmaking, advertising and journalism, this Media Productio...

Media Production BA(Hons)
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Professional Writing MA

Forge a successful career in professional writing. You’ll stretch your writing skills across disci...

Professional Writing MA
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Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

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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Little Clouds

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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Abbie Goymer | Graphic Design BA(Hons)

Meet Abbie, a third-year Graphic Design student at Falmouth University with a passion for publication design.

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

Discover stories from our community

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The differences between Falmouth’s creative content, marketing and media courses

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If you’re an aspiring storyteller with a keen interest in digital platforms, then you may be think...

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After almost twenty years working across freelance, agency and in-house roles, Filip Korić decided ...

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Rachel Greenlaw

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The Catch
The Catch

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Students collaborate on Made in Redruth newspaper

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Falmouth students across three courses have worked together to write and illustrate ‘Made in Redru...

Students collaborate on Made in Redruth newspaper
Thom Brown
Thom Brown

Meet the award-winning travel writer making a career of documenting his experiences

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Wyl Menmuir
Wyl Menmuir

Professional Writing lecturer on his award-winning novels and short stories

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Falmouth’s award-winning, Man-Booker nominated Professional Writing BA lecturer, Wyl Menmuir, has ...

Professional Writing lecturer on his award-winning novels and short stories
Journalism Day Photos
Journalism Day Photos

Journalism students and lecturers host school pupil journalism event with local MP

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Falmouth University’s journalism newsroom was buzzing last month as local school students grilled ...

Journalism students and lecturers host school pupil journalism event with local MP
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Students win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2025

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Eight students have been awarded the top awards at this year’s Creative Conscience Awards, with th...

Students win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2025
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Script With Pen

Comedy Writing graduate’s script picked up by prime-time production company

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When writer Andy Thompson joined Falmouth’s online Comedy Writing master’s in 2020, he never exp...

Comedy Writing graduate’s script picked up by prime-time production company
Maeve in Marketing
Maeve in Marketing

From marketing student to business owner: Meet Maeve Jarret 

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After building in-demand skills in social media marketing, SEO practices, data analytics and copywri...

From marketing student to business owner: Meet Maeve Jarret 
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“AI makes the value of human storytelling clearer than ever”: Falmouth online tutor on embracing our differences

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With a rich and varied educational and industry-facing background, creative Elizabeth Gleave brings ...

“AI makes the value of human storytelling clearer than ever”: Falmouth online tutor on embracing our differences
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Studio Kiln: the Falmouth alumni refreshing Vinted’s global identity

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Nathan Smith and Charlie Hocking are the creative minds behind Studio Kiln, a design studio in Penry...

Studio Kiln: the Falmouth alumni refreshing Vinted’s global identity
Boardmasters
Boardmasters

Journalism students step into industry roles at this year’s Boardmasters festival

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Two of Falmouth’s Journalism & Creative Writing BA students got the chance to report live updates ...

Journalism students step into industry roles at this year’s Boardmasters festival
Helen Tompson
Helen Tompson

Falmouth alumna becomes a delegate of Edinburgh TV Festival’s The Network

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For Helen Tompson, the decision to enrol on Falmouth’s Writing for Script and Screen MA (Online) c...

Falmouth alumna becomes a delegate of Edinburgh TV Festival’s The Network
Annaliese
Annaliese

Falmouth student shares short stories online and on air

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From having her short story read aloud on the radio to being shortlisted for multiple awards, Creati...

Falmouth student shares short stories online and on air

Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference

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Earlier this summer Falmouth students joined academics and women’s writing enthusiasts in the lush...

Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference
D&AD Awards
D&AD Awards

Falmouth students and alumni win four Wood Pencils at D&AD Awards 2025

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The prestigious D&AD Awards, held in early July, was judged by creative leaders and innovators to ce...

Falmouth students and alumni win four Wood Pencils at D&AD Awards 2025
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Halle

Falmouth Writing alumna shares insight into self-run magazine

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Halle Merrick is currently finishing the first year of her PhD after completing both a Creative Writ...

Falmouth Writing alumna shares insight into self-run magazine
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Danielle and Emma outside BBC London

Come with me to visit BBC News in London

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Two Journalism & Creative Writing student had the opportunity to visit the global newsroom.

Come with me to visit BBC News in London