What can you do with a Communication, Media or Writing degree?

You might choose to study a Communication, Media or Writing degree with ambitions of becoming an author or professional writer, but the career opportunities extend far beyond this. Graduates from these disciplines go on to work across a wide range of creative, digital and strategic roles.

As the digital media landscape continues to evolve, demand is growing for skilled communicators and storytellers who can create content that cuts through the noise. A degree in Communication or Media can lead to careers in advertising, digital marketing, content creation and multimedia production.

With organisations placing increasing importance on their online presence, talented writers are sought after as copywriters, web editors, PR officers and content creators, helping brands connect meaningfully with their audiences.

Journalism graduates can specialise in areas such as broadcast journalism, investigative reporting or emerging fields like data journalism. The strong writing, communication and research skills developed through a Journalism degree also open doors to careers in marketing, media, publishing and related industries.

A Media, Communication or Writing degree at Falmouth University equips you with the skills to articulate ideas visually, verbally and in writing. Writing students explore forms such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting and storytelling for digital games, developing a strong creative voice and critical perspective under the guidance of experienced academics, industry professionals and guest speakers.

Across our Media courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience in video creation, art direction and copywriting, while working across multiple platforms including film and television documentary, broadcast news, social media and immersive experiences. 

You’ll also develop essential industry skills in pitching, campaign creation and strategic thinking. Through project briefs, you’ll learn how to plan, pitch and deliver content, and use video and audio recording equipment to create a diverse, professional portfolio ready for the creative industries.