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Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

Study Method Online
Provider Falmouth University
Start Date September 2026
Falmouth University

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Course overview

Create impactful visual content with the power to shift mindsets and inspire action on this unique online Visual Communication course.  

Drawing on Falmouth’s acclaimed creative culture, you will develop the practical skills and critical understanding to become a curious and dynamic practitioner across a range of platforms and formats within the ever-evolving creative landscape. 

You’ll learn from practising multidisciplinary creatives – direct from their studios to yours – and gain the latest industry insights through guest lectures and briefs, working with tutors and students from across the globe to build your networks and connections. 

Why study Visual Communication at Falmouth?

  • Our engaging online approach allows you to join a worldwide community of diverse creatives who are shaping the future of illustration, design, animation and photography – and challenging the landscape of visual communication

  • We’ll support you to push yourself creatively and develop your own visual language, on a course designed and curated for online delivery

  • You’ll benefit from opportunities to build relationships with leading industry professionals through live briefs, online one-to-one portfolio reviews, studio visits and optional in-person events

Job outcomes

  • Graphic Designer
  • Photographer
  • Animator
  • Illustrator
  • A multidisciplinary creative
  • Filmmaker
  • A communications strategist or brand manager
  • An art director or advertising creative

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

2 years / 3 years

Based on the total learning time for the accelerated online courses, an average study week for full-time undergraduate students can be up to 50 hours, and for part-time students, can be up to 33 hours. As our online courses are intended to be flexible the actual time required to study will vary based on the level of study, the module week, and individual learning pace.

Delivery

Online

Course features

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Join a global community of diverse creatives who are shaping the future of illustration, design, animation, photography and challenging the landscape of visual communication. 

  • Be supported to challenge yourself and develop your own visual language on a course designed and curated for online delivery. 

  • Build relationships with leading industry professionals through live briefs, online one-to-one portfolio reviews, guest lecturers, studio visits and optional in-person events. 

  • Define your passions, skills and ambitions to help locate your practice and build a sustainable career. 

Resources and support

  • Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)

  • Accessible online audio / visual content

  • A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services

  • Access to our Employability Service

  • 24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources

  • Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning

  • Students' Union community

  • Optional in-person events

  • Invitation to attend alumni events

Assessment

The BA(Hons) Visual Communication degree employs a variety of assessment strategies over the course of the year. These include the submission of portfolios of practical work, presentations, verbal reports and a major practice project.

Your summative (final) assessments occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of the study block. You may also have interim formative assessments part way through a module as well. These assessments help ensure that you remain on track with your work.

You will receive continuous written and/or verbal feedback on all your work throughout the year. At the end of the module you will receive detailed feedback in written form.

You'll be able to check in with your online tutor to discuss your progress and ask any questions you have about your course. 

Payment options

Funding for online study is different to on-campus study. Download a course guide for information about both tuition fees and how you can fund your online study.

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About Falmouth University

Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University. With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you. Studying online at Falmouth University means you can:
  • Join our global community of creatives defining the future.
  • Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees.
  • Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.
You can work while studying online The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments. Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely. Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry. Creative collaboration Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community. In-person events We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.

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