Communication, Media & Writing Courses
Master the art of storytelling - whether you’re reporting the news, crafting compelling ad campaigns, or writing the next great novel.
At Falmouth, you'll learn from industry experts, develop your skills in our cutting-edge media facilities and dedicated writers’ room, and tackle real-world projects with brands like Seasalt and Verdant Brewery. Join a community of journalists, novelists, poets, content creators, and marketers, and gain the hands-on experience you need to turn your passion into a successful career.
Our Communication, Media & Writing degrees
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...
Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...
Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.
Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flex...
Media BA(Hons)
Today’s fast-paced media landscape is calling out for brave and flexible storytellers. On this Med...
Media Production BA(Hons)
An exciting and market-driven fusion of filmmaking, advertising and journalism, this Media Productio...
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)
Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications with this exciting online cou...
Graphic Design BA(Hons)
Graphic Design is one of the most versatile visual disciplines, embracing words and pictures, form a...
Game Development BA(Hons)
Join a community of people who have a passion for games. From day one, you’ll work as you would wi...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Prussia Cove inspires students on weekend writing retreat
Third-year students on our undergraduate writing and journalism courses recently gathered at Prussia Cove for a weekend writing retreat.
The group took part in an array of workshops, walks and writing sessions led by lecturers from across Falmouth’s School of Communication. Read the full article to discover more about the retreat.
What can you do with a Communication, Media or Writing degree?
Studying a degree in Communication, Media or Writing is more than just crafting the perfect poem, headline or ad campaign; it teaches you to see the world differently.
As well as pursuing a career as a content creator, writer or journalist, there are countless other career options you can work towards with a degree in this subject.
“Over my three years there, I made so many unforgettable memories, especially getting involved in the Cornish football scene – experiences I’ll never forget.”
Pablo Woolls-Blanco, Journalism and Creative Writing
"To me the most beneficial part of the course was in final year. In a seven/eight-week term we presented five separate campaigns to five creative directors."
Sam Rhodes, Creative Advertising
Award-winning work
Our Communication, Media and Writing students continue to make a powerful impact on the international stage. Tavie Carey, a Journalism and Creative Writing BA graduate, recently won the Best Short Documentary award at Canne Short Film Festival for her powerful Final Major Project, ‘Topless’, a story of one woman’s inspiring response to breast cancer.
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Discover what our students do
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Professional Writing MA student publishes short story in The Simple Things magazine
19 June 2025
For Harriet Derioz, this is the fifth time one of her short stories has made it into the pages of th...
Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
04 June 2025
Hey and welcome! My name is Belle, and I'm a Creative Writing BA (Online) student at Falmouth Univer...
Journalism & Creative Writing student lands internship with local content studio
04 June 2025
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How a successful actor moved behind the camera with the help of Falmouth’s screenwriting master’s
30 May 2025
Joseph Millson has worked in the screen industries since 1995, forging a successful acting career wh...
A day in the studio as a Graphic Design student
27 May 2025
Follow second-year Graphic Design student, Ella, as she spends a day in the studio.
Online students join forces on new creative business
23 May 2025
Online students Jaclyn Fielden and Shelley Dunbar have created a new business partnership while work...
Creative Writing course leader organises conference on creativity and neurodivergence
20 May 2025
Dr Marshall Moore, course leader of Falmouth’s online Creative Writing degree, is part of a panel ...
Graduate named in DMG Media’s ‘40 Under 40’ young marketing stars
20 May 2025
Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online) graduate Andie Cooper is at the forefront of market...
Professional Writing MA alumna set to release debut novel with HarperCollins imprint
15 May 2025
After writing freelance for Devon Life, BBC Countryfile Magazine, and as a host blogger for The Huff...
Falmouth graduates collaborate to secure 5 book deal with children's publisher
12 May 2025
Since graduating, Sarah Oliver has gone on to become a Sunday Times bestselling author, publishing o...
“Your job is to bring the sparkle”: Creative Advertising alumnus gives students advice
06 May 2025
Since graduating in 2020, Jonah Campbell has worked on everything from television adverts for Burt...
Studio Kiln: the Falmouth alumni with global clients
25 April 2025
Nathan Smith and Charlie Hocking met by chance in a shared workspace and quickly realised they had a...
Journalism student lands new role with London Daily News
23 April 2025
Maisie Milward’s enthusiasm for writing has led to her securing work as a writer for London Daily ...
Embarking on a new academic adventure as a mature student
22 April 2025
Hello curious readers and future students! As a mature student stepping back into the academic world...
Meet our online Screenwriters
17 April 2025
Falmouth's established Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) course has garnered a passionate and ...
Studying online as a working parent
14 April 2025
Hi, my name is David and I’m currently studying an online degree in Creative Writing.
Simeon Berends on a career shaped by curiosity
01 April 2025
When Simeon Berends walked through the doors of a local radio station as a teenager, he was hoping f...
“Have a strong idea at the heart of every creative project,” says James Flint
25 March 2025
After graduating from the Graphic Design BA(Hons) in 2012, James Flint got a lucky break as an inter...
Illustration graduate redraws future in games industry
14 March 2025
Originally enrolled in Falmouth’s Illustration BA(Hons) course, Thomas soon realised that his pass...
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