Professional Writing MA at Falmouth University

Programme overview

This course develops the skills to forge a career in writing. You learn to craft fiction, poetry and non-fiction, as well as magazine features and marketing copy, for a range of competitive and fast-moving industries.

Department: School of Communication | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll be challenged to experiment and develop your voice whilst writing for a broad range of contexts. Modules include Telling Good Stories, Making a Living 1: Professional Contexts, Creative Writing Careers: Building a Portfolio, Making a Living 2: Writing for Business, Final Project.

Career pathways

Professional Writing graduates have become novelists, copy and content writers, writers for script and screen, editors and editorial managers, and have worked freelance and for companies including branding agencies and streaming services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Level 6 qualifications; typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. Applicants upload at least one piece of writing (no more than 20 pages in total). English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking, and a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,950 a year (2027/28). full-time UK; acceptance fee payable, deducted from tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). full-time EU/international; acceptance fee payable, deducted from tuition fees Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (full-time)

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

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