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...

English & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Join a celebration of literature and writing. You’ll read critically and widely, learning about hi...

Creative Writing BA(Hons) (Online)
Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or wri...

Journalism & Creative Writing BA(Hons)
Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journ...
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.
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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