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Media & Communication at Falmouth University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Falmouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Tell powerful digital stories that inspire action. Digital media shapes our culture and society, and needs creative storytellers to drive it forward. On this career-focused course, you’ll develop the strategic and technical skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced landscape. Working in professional-standard facilities, you’ll collaborate on industry-aligned briefs, gaining hands-on experience in media, marketing and communication - the kind of professional practice that will make your portfolio stand out. You will tackle current and future communication challenges in a collaborative studio environment, mastering the skills that employers value most: creative problem-solving, communication, design-thinking, innovation, strategy and data-driven insights. Alongside creating compelling content, you’ll deepen your understanding of how digital platforms influence behaviour, and how inclusive, ethical and sustainable communication can drive meaningful change. Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Blend creativity, strategy and data: use digital insight to design bold, purposeful media campaigns.
  • Champion ethical, sustainable and inclusive practice, creating media that connects, empowers and makes a difference.
  • Collaborate with students from other courses in response to industry-aligned briefs, to build a strong portfolio and career-ready communication skills.
  • Work in professional-standard creative facilities, including digital design and prototyping studios, built for future-focused practice.

Modules

On this course, you’ll develop the creative, strategic and technical skills that power modern media and communication careers, from content design and digital storytelling to brand strategy and ethical communication. You’ll explore how digital media shapes society, culture and identity while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Miro. You’ll learn to prototype, design and present digital content across platforms - from interactive campaigns and social media storytelling to UX writing and visual communication. As you progress, you’ll learn to tackle real-world challenges, using digital innovation and behavioural insight to design solutions with purpose and impact. You’ll also refine your project management, research and pitching skills, working collaboratively on industry-aligned briefs and developing a professional portfolio that showcases your creativity and critical thinking. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a strong body of practical work and the ability to analyse, adapt and lead within the evolving worlds of digital design, communication and creative strategy; ready to make meaningful change through your media practice. Year one Your first year introduces you to the core creative, strategic and technical skills that underpin digital media and communication. You’ll explore how digital technologies shape everyday life, learning to design, prototype and share ideas across different platforms using industry-standard tools. You’ll put these skills into practice through studio projects and workshops, analysing how brands, creators and communities communicate online, and experimenting with your own creative approaches. Along the way, you’ll build the essential professional attributes that define successful digital practitioners: from collaboration and creative problem-solving to presenting ideas with clarity, confidence and purpose. Modules Writing Studio Digital Media & Society Creative Problem Solving Everyday Media and Digital Prototyping Strategy in the Age of AI Marketing Communications Year two In your second year you will start to specialise, exploring social media, data-driven media campaigns, and behavioural economics, further developing your practical and theoretical knowledge and skills, and applying them to real-world situations. Modules Creating Brands Social Media and Digital Cultures Behaviour Change for Good Creative Data and Campaigns Option modules: Work Futures Digital Marketing Consultancy Year three Your final year is about reinforcing and deepening the skills, knowledge and experiences you have gained, preparing a professional portfolio with a wide range of content for potential employers. You’ll work collaboratively and independently in simulated work situations and on industry-aligned briefs to sharpen your professional and business development skills. Modules Creative Climate Communication Major Project – Startup Development Industry Portfolio Major Project - Showcase As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. During your course, module content may be updated or optional modules withdrawn in order to maintain the best academic experience. Any students affected will be informed of any changes directly.

Assessment method

100% of your assessment will be coursework. Assessment methods There are a variety of types of assessments, which include: Portfolio - a selection of your work, sometimes in the form of a structured report Presentation - a presentation made to a lecturer, class and/or panel Report - a formal summary of a project or other activity Journal - a reflective record of your learning and practice Essay - an academic argument addressing a question or a hypothesis Practical - an example of your creative or journalistic work Critical evaluation - a written evaluation of another's or your own work Dissertation - a term which can apply to a longform media or written artefact/project or an extended piece of academic writing

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P320
Institution code:
F33
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

At Falmouth, we recognise excellence in many forms, and we see the whole you. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. At a minimum, we typically require the equivalent of 64 UCAS Tariff points for undergraduate courses where we can review a portfolio or audition, or a minimum of 96 UCAS points for those courses that do not require a portfolio or audition. For our Integrated Foundation Year courses, we typically require a minimum of 32 UCAS points for courses where we can review a portfolio or audition, or 64 UCAS points for those that do not require a portfolio or audition. To support this approach, during a friendly conversation with our academic team, we’ll consider your ideas, your creative output and your ambition to ensure you’ll thrive at Falmouth. If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Applicant Services team before applying, for advice regarding your individual experience and eligibility. If you are an international applicant and require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must have a recognised English language test approved and vouched for by the University at the appropriate level. You can see what we accept on our website https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements Our Applicant Services team can help you with any general questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. For more specific advice, we recommend you also consult UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

View our list of accepted English language tests and qualifications using the link below

https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Media & Communication at Falmouth University - UCAS