Department of Writing
Introduction
Anna Kiernan, Head of the Department of Writing
"The Department of Writing has a reputation for excellent teaching, renowned vocational MAs and internationally recognised research. In the 2010 National Student Survey, our English courses achieved 87% in overall student satisfaction. Our innovative courses are designed to inspire our students and produce graduates equipped to succeed in a competitive global marketplace. "
Staff profiles
Writing news
Falmouth Journalists take honours at top industry awards for second year running
University College Falmouth MA International Journalism graduate Polly Fields took top prize for her radio piece "The Speed Sisters" at the Broadcast Journalism Training Council annual awards which have just been officially announced. Polly travelled to the West Bank town of Ramallah as part of her MA Project about a group of women there who have defied many middle eastern traditions to take part in the male dominated sport of motor racing.
Continuing Professional Development Unit launches business communications courses
The Continuing Professional Development Unit at University College Falmouth has launched three one-day courses in effective business writing, an introduction to social media and maximising social media for business. Further courses are in development.MA Professional Writing student’s blog has struck a chord in Ireland and beyond
When Joan Mitchell lost her job as Irish Sales Manager for a global entertainment brand in March of this year, some degree of gloom and despondency would have been more than understandable. Especially as this was the second major blow she had experienced in six months, coming after her husband suffered a heart attack in October.
Class of 2011
UCF proudly recognises the achievements of 700 graduates, along with special recognition for the extraordinary work of; Lady Mary Holborow DCVO, Tom Henderson OBE, Peter Hodgson CBE DL, Peter Kosminsky, John Simmons, Bonnie Dean and Karen Christopher.
BESPOKE: Insight Journalism as a catalyst for community innovation and engagement
Innovative design and journalism project BESPOKE will showcase a new method for community-led innovation as part of the London Design Festival this September, housed at the V&A Museum between 17 - 23 September.
University College Falmouth’s free online screenwriting course goes viral
A free online 10 unit screenwriting course from University College Falmouth's MA Professional Writing recently went viral on the internet. The well-produced video and audio lectures, along with accompanying course materials, have been featured, shared, re-published and discussed by screenwriters and film makers around the globe.
MA International Journalism graduate wins Travel Scholarship
Jason Edwards who graduated from the MA International Journalism has been announced as the second winner of this year's University of Wales Gareth Jones Memorial Travelling Scholarship. Jason has been awarded £3000 for his investigative reporting on food poverty in America.
Events
Lyric and Polis: A symposium of poetry and poetics curated by Marianne Morris
'Sat, Feb 18th, 2012, 9:00am to 7:30pm' Lyric and Polis: A symposium of poetry and poetics curated by Marianne Morris
Click the course finder links below to see all the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer in the School of Art & Design. Our course pages give you more detailed information to help you decide which of our courses is right for you.
Department of Writing Undergraduate courses | Department of Writing Postgraduate courses
Copyright © 2011 University College Falmouth. All Rights Reserved.
