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
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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