Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

This course explores all aspects of written communication to develop flexible storytellers, from newsroom reporting to scripts and novels. You learn to find stories, research, interview and write with clarity across screenwriting, poetry, magazines, writing for games and children’s fiction.

Department: School of Communication | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Available over three years or with a professional placement. Modules include Writing: Craft and Contexts, Mission Launch: The Reporter's Toolkit, Digital News Lab: Audiovisual Storytelling, Breaking the Rules: Remix and Writing Back, Digital News Lab: Local is Global, Collaboration, Screenwriting, Radio & Theatre, Digital News Lab: Going Live.

Career pathways

Recent graduates have worked as: Associate Producer for CNN; Communications Manager; Marketing Director; Senior SEO Executive; Press Officer; Novelist; Magazine Editor; Staff Writer; Creative Copywriter; Social Media Editor; Intelligence Analyst.

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Entry requirements

Three year degree and four year degree with professional placement: minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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