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Falmouth University

Creative Advertising

Penryn, England, United Kingdom · UCAS N561

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £19,950 (2027-28)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    N561

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Course Overview

Creative Advertising at Falmouth University in Penryn, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Advertising graduates work at agencies in creative, account management, media planning and strategy roles for clients ranging from global FMCG brands to technology companies and public sector organisations.

Student life (indicative)

Falmouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

8,185

Staff Ratio

15.0:1

International

4.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

66.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£19,950

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Creative Advertising
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Creative Advertising topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Creative Advertising
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Marketing
  • Public relations
  • Advertising
  • Social Media
  • Graphic communication
  • Communication studies
  • Communication design
  • Mass communication
  • Business communication
  • Visual communication

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

8,185

Total students

Staff Ratio

15:1

Students per staff

International Students

4%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Creative arts scene

Student Life & City (indicative)

Falmouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

  • Falmouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture

University Stats

Total Students8,185
Student-to-Staff Ratio15:1
International Students4%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

66%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£23,700

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Advertising graduates work at agencies in creative, account management, media planning and strategy roles for clients ranging from global FMCG brands to technology companies and public sector organisations.

  • Advertising graduates work at agencies in creative, account management, media planning and strategy roles for clients ranging from global FMCG brands to technology companies and public sector organisations.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Creative industries
  • Design
  • Media

Study Abroad Opportunities

N

  • N

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£19,950

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£59,850

For full 3 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£19,950per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£19,950

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£584/mo
Food & Groceries£225/mo
Transport£59/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,011
Annual living costs£12,134/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $740, food $285, transport $75) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $740, food $285, transport $75) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

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