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

Remote learning
Comedy Writing

Comedy Writing MA (Online)

Get the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning ed...

Comedy Writing MA (Online)
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Communication Design MA

Communication Design MA

Work in an interdisciplinary studio environment, where designing and communicating meaningful and ef...

Communication Design MA
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Bea Shakeshaft and Cameron Russell

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)

Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.

Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Creative Advertising
Creative Advertising

Creative Advertising MA

Build your capabilities as a strategically minded advertising creative. You’ll enter an intensive ...

Creative Advertising MA
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Creative Writing students

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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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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Graphic Design BA(Hons)

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

Graphic Design BA(Hons)
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Graphic Design MA (Online)

Credit: Dalal Elsamannoudi 

Graphic Design MA (Online)

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

Graphic Design MA (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)
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Soundhouse

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)
Marketing and Digital Communications
Marketing and Digital Communications

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)

Become a master strategist and innovative creator. Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving landscape o...

Marketing and Digital Communications MA (Online)
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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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Sound house student

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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Professional Writing MA

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

Professional Writing MA
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Author Patrick Gale's notebooks from the University archive

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative ...

Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

The School of Communication: Research & Knowledge Exchange

The School of Communication hosts dynamic interdisciplinary research stemming from the disciplines of Graphic Design and Communication Design, Creative Advertising and Marketing Communication, and English, Writing and Journalism. 

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Little Clouds

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.

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Writers in Residence programme

Falmouth's Writers in Residence programme offers students the opportunity to work with leading writers in both prose and poetry. Previous Writers in Residence have included Matt Haig, Xan Brooks and Alice Oswald.

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https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/staff-profiles

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

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Four student projects have scooped award wins in this year's Creative Conscience awards

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See award-winning work at the Communication Design Graduation Show

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See the work of Communication Design MA students at their graduation show.

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There aren’t many people who know more about comedy scriptwriting than multi-award-winning produce...

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Two students nominated for UX Design Awards

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Communication Design MA students Akshita Kalra and Shivam Srivastava have been nominated for 2024 UX...

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Ant Jackson: from Creative Advertising MA to national supermarket tagline

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After feeling unfulfilled as an in-house marketing manager in 2014, Ant Jackson followed her creativ...

Ant Jackson: from Creative Advertising MA to national supermarket tagline
Creative Circle Awards 2024
Creative Circle Awards 2024

Creative Advertising duo score big with Gen Z ad campaign

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Huge congratulations are in order for two Creative Advertising BA alumni – Hugh Kendall and George...

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Communication Design MA student King Wai has won an ISTD International Typographic Award for his pro...

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Pablo Woolls-Blanco has joined the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Gary Lineker after bein...

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Students scoop six Pencils at D&AD Awards 2024

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Six student projects have scooped Pencils in this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards

Students scoop six Pencils at D&AD Awards 2024
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'13 Cornish Ghost Stories': new anthology published by three senior lecturers

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'13 Cornish Ghost Stories', a chilling anthology of new Cornish ghost stories hit the shelves on 20 ...

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Professional Writing MA alumni signs book deal with major publisher

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Professional Writing MA graduate Claire Frances has signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins UK’s...

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