Clearing: English, Writing and Journalism

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If you're thinking of studying with us in September 2023 you can find out more about the courses we offer, student life, and our creative community in our undergraduate pages.

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Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Experiment with all forms of writing to find your passion and develop your writing voice. Explore au...

Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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English & CW - 2023

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
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Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)

Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
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Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Why Falmouth?

Collaborate across the creative sector to produce future-facing original work in new high-end facilities. Learn from staff with expertise from publications like the Guardian, Private Eye, The Bookseller, The Big Issue, the Daily Telegraph, and Agence France-Presse. And gain industry insights through our visiting speakers, Writers in Residence programme and placement opportunities. 

Inspiration in residence

As well as offering opportunities to connect with industry leaders through visiting speakers, placements and the chance to work on live projects, we also run a Writers in Residence programme, which brings acclaimed writers – including Matt Haig, Alice Oswald and Wyl Menmuir – to your doorstep. 

Our Writers in Residence

Industry-standard media facilities

With a fully equipped digital newsroom, recording studios with Newswire access and podcasting facilities and a dedicated Writers Room for workshops and events, you'll have all the tools you need to hone your creative craft.   

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High prospects

Our School of Communication has a 40-year reputation for producing top flight journalists. Alumni have gone on to work with the likes of the BBC, Virgin EMI Records and Creative Assembly, and have penned critically acclaimed novels, screenplays and poetry. 

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Meet the students fighting for industry equality


Our students are creating inspiring work that's changing the industry for the better.

Find out how five Falmouth students teamed up to secure a BBC commission and create impactful work within their sector. 

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Further information & support

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Student Funding

Explore your funding opportunities so you can make an informed plan about how to cover the costs of ...

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Widening Participation & Outreach

Discover how we can support students to access higher education.

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Accommodation for Clearing Applicants

Find out about your accommodation options when applying to Falmouth through Clearing in 2023. ...

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Student Support

Discover all the support services and wellbeing resources available to Falmouth University students....

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Student Life

Our students enjoy a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. From exploring the coastline, seek...

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Thinking of studying with us in 2023?

If you're thinking of studying with us in September 2023, you can find out about the courses we offer, student life, and our creative community in our undergraduate pages.

Explore undergraduate study
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