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

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)
Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.

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

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

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...

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
Elevate your marketing expertise for a digital-first world.

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...

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

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)
Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...
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.

Discover stories from our community

“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...

Exploring the Future of Gaming with Ryan Norrington
14 March 2025
We’re excited to welcome Ryan Norrington, Creative Director at Metavision, as a guest speaker for ...

Graduate Spotlight: Charly Richards, Associate Brand Manager at Jude’s Ice Cream
24 February 2025
For Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online) graduate Charly Richards, her dedication to lea...

Prussia Cove inspires Falmouth students on weekend writing retreat
17 February 2025
Third-year students on Falmouth’s undergraduate writing and journalism courses recently gathered a...

Design advice from five sector-leading creatives
13 February 2025
Students from across our Graphic Design BA(Hons) community recently had the chance to hear the uniqu...

Q&A with Graphic Designer, George Sutton
12 February 2025
George Sutton is a practicing designer - and alumni of Graphic Design BA - with an eye for cross-sec...

‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event
10 February 2025
A group of innovative and engaging graphic designers came to Falmouth this January as part of an ins...

Falmouth lecturer publishes new poetry book
07 February 2025
In Damage Limitation, a poetry book in the form of a zine, published by zimZalla, Senior Lecture...

Screenwriting graduate’s short film ‘Going’ makes waves at UK film festivals
29 January 2025
Screenwriter and script consultant Brad Brookes has received numerous accolades for his work since g...

How to get the most out of Screenwriting Competitions
23 January 2025
For many screenwriters, completing a script is a significant milestone - and rightly so. But once th...

Why I chose to study Graphic Design online
21 January 2025
We chatted to Graphic Design MA (Online) student Dalal Elsamannoudi about her interest in design, he...

Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”
06 January 2025
After working and gaining experience at various creative agencies, graduate Anouska decided to switc...

Journalism graduate’s cancer documentary wins short film award at Cannes
17 December 2024
Journalism and Creative Writing BA graduate Tavie Carey’s compelling documentary won the best shor...

Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
12 December 2024
Communication Design MA graduate Alexis Over-Papatzaneteas has built on his hugely successful D&AD P...

Simon Nicholls and Bridget Christie. Credit: Rachel Riley Photography.
Falmouth comedy writers enjoy masterclasses from the best in the business
12 December 2024
Students and graduates from Falmouth’s online master’s in Comedy Writing met up in London last m...

A day in the life of a Graphic Design student
10 December 2024
Follow a typical day of Graphic Design student, Matt.

Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer Max Bloom
05 December 2024
From designing merchandise for PJ Harvey to increasing engagement from young people with mental heal...

What can you do with a graphic design degree
14 November 2024
Graphic design offers a pathway to a range of careers where visual storytelling and problem-solving ...

“Collaboration is everything”: Meet Brand Designer Rosie Behri
12 November 2024
Multidisciplinary creative and Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) graduate Rosie Behri thrives o...
