Communication, Media & Writing Courses

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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

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Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
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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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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)
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Marketing Communications 2024

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)

In a world where technology is transforming how we live, work and play, marketers must be fast, flex...

Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
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Soundhouse

Media BA(Hons)

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

Media BA(Hons)
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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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BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Online)

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications with this exciting online cou...

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (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)

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.

Prussia Cove inspires writing and journalism students | Falmouth University

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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.

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“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 

Sam Rhodes
Sam Rhodes

"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

 

Industry-standard media facilities

With a fully equipped digital newsroom, recording studios with Newswire access and podcasting facilities, and a dedicated Writers’ Room that hosts workshops and events, you'll have all the tools you need to hone your creative craft. Our industry-standard production and post-production studios feature professional green screen technology, high-spec grading suites for colour correction, and immersive audio suites - ensuring you have access to the best facilities to bring your creative visions to life.

Media facilities
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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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Charly Richards

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...

Graduate Spotlight: Charly Richards, Associate Brand Manager at Jude’s Ice Cream
Prussia Cove

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...

Prussia Cove inspires Falmouth students on weekend writing retreat
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Graphic Design is Play

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...

Design advice from five sector-leading creatives
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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...

Q&A with Graphic Designer, George Sutton
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‘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...

‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event
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Rupert Loydell - Damage Limitation poetry book cover

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...

Falmouth lecturer publishes new poetry book
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Brad Brookes

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...

Screenwriting graduate’s short film ‘Going’ makes waves at UK film festivals
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Script With Pen

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...

How to get the most out of Screenwriting Competitions
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Dalal Elsamannoudi

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...

Why I chose to study Graphic Design online
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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...

Graduate Anouska Sears: “Design truly has no limits”
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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...

Journalism graduate’s cancer documentary wins short film award at Cannes
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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...

Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
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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...

Falmouth comedy writers enjoy masterclasses from the best in the business
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A day in the life of a Graphic Design student

10 December 2024

Follow a typical day of Graphic Design student, Matt.

A day in the life of a Graphic Design student

Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer Max Bloom

05 December 2024

From designing merchandise for PJ Harvey to increasing engagement from young people with mental heal...

Graduate Spotlight: Graphic Designer Max Bloom
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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 ...

What can you do with a graphic design degree
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“Collaboration is everything”: Meet Brand Designer Rosie Behri

12 November 2024

Multidisciplinary creative and Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online) graduate Rosie Behri thrives o...

“Collaboration is everything”: Meet Brand Designer Rosie Behri
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Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books

25 October 2024

Since completing her MA in Professional Writing at Falmouth University in 2015, Judy Leigh has achie...

Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books
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‘Queen of Crime’ Val McDermid shares the secrets of her writing success with Falmouth students

25 October 2024

Celebrated crime writer Val McDermid gave students studying writing and journalism courses a glimpse...

‘Queen of Crime’ Val McDermid shares the secrets of her writing success with Falmouth students
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Graduate Spotlight: broadcast journalist Amy Colman

24 October 2024

Amy Colman, who graduated from Journalism & Creative Writing BA in 2023, has landed a job that's "co...

Graduate Spotlight: broadcast journalist Amy Colman

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Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our Communication, Media & Writing courses, get in touch with our Future Studies Team. 

E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk 

T: +44 (0)1326 254350