English with Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Experiment with all forms of writing and explore the different ways literature impacts the world. Joining an inspiring creative community, you'll work on live briefs from our partners in areas like publishing and literary festivals.

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Key details

Course Duration	3 years
Attendance	Full-time
UCAS code	Q3W8
Location	Falmouth Campus
Contact	01326 254350

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Introduction

Explore the business of writing, and the demands of the publishing and content industries. Reading critically and widely, you'll learn about historic and current literature, and integrate this knowledge into your own work. You'll specialise in areas like poetry, non-fiction, scriptwriting, fiction, or writing for digital games, and learn how to draft, edit and pitch. With a final portfolio and online profile, you'll enter the creative industries with the skills and confidence you need.

What our students do

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Xan Brooks Joins Falmouth as Writer in Residence

21 February 2019

Falmouth University is delighted to announce that award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster,...

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Third Year Writing Collaboration with National Trust

18 December 2018

Industry connections and real-world experience are an important part of the courses at Falmouth...

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English & Writing Team Launch First Book

12 September 2017

The School of Writing & Journalism has just launched its first book at the South West...

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Student's Cornish Comic Book up for Award

17 May 2017

A student's comic book, which is the first to be written in the Cornish language, has been...

Portrait of writer, Matt Haig, with an aeroplane made of words on his t-shirt.

Group of students standing for portrait to welcome writer in residence, Lionel Shriver.

Poet and playwright Owen Sheers giving a lecture.

Portrait of Simon Armitage, Visiting Professor of Writing, pen in his mouth.

Portrait of Don Paterson OBE, English & Writing guest speaker stood next to tree.

Student talking passionately into microphone in lecture theatre.

Drawing over a page in a book of mans bearded face, words scribbled out and highlighted.

Illustration of 3 figures holding syringe, gun, sword and wine glass and holding a hand up with peace symbol.

Duotone illustrated print of car and moon in landscape.

Writer, Matt Haig, reading from book on stage.

Course details

What you'll learn

Bringing together writing practice and an in-depth knowledge of literature, you’ll develop the critical and creative skills for a life in writing or publishing. By making your own choices, you’ll build skills in areas like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, and digital games.

Year one

You’ll combine foundational skills and knowledge of contemporary writing practice with an understanding of the ever-changing relationship between literature and modern readers. Immersed in writing culture, you’ll read, write, generate ideas and learn about audiences and the professional contexts of writing.
Modules
The Craft of Writing
Writing Toolkit
Origins
Audience & Context
Introduction to Publishing
Literature Now

Year two

You’ll explore the connections between historical periods, like Victorian Literature and 21st century writing, with two distinctive 'Literature in Time' modules. And you’ll experiment with different forms of writing, from screenwriting to fiction, developing your confidence and technical skills.
Optional modules
Monarchy and Dissent
Revolution & Romanticism
Screenwriting Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Games & Digital Writing Workshop
Popular Fiction & Non-Fiction
Go Wild: Literature & Environment
Reinventing Victorians
Modernisms
Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
Fiction Workshop
Script Workshop: Radio & Theatre
Scandal & Censorship
Literary Tourism

Year three

Working on a collaborative project, you’ll take on a live brief, case study or work placement. You’ll also study a specialism from one of the advanced writing workshops, and prepare for your future in the industry by exploring bestselling writing and publishing trends.
Modules
Collaborative Project
Creative Portfolio & Critical Essay
Contemporary Writing: What Happens Next?
Optional modules
Lifestyle Writing Workshop
Travel, Place & Environment Workshop
Children & Young Adult Workshop
Global Voices
Reading the Digital

The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

How you'll learn

On top of your regular lectures, seminars and workshops, you’ll take on live briefs from creative industry partners, and attend lectures and seminars with high-profile guest speakers and our Writers in Residence, like Matt Haig, Philip Marsden, Lionel Shriver, Iain Sinclair, Don Paterson and Simon Armitage.

You’ll support your self-directed learning with significant weekly tutor contact time, and have the chance for regular one-to-one tutorials. There’ll also be opportunities to gain regular work experience by writing or working for WiTH, our student journal of new writing.

How you'll spend your time

Year	Tiimetabled teaching and learning activity	Guided independent study	Placements
1	18%	82%	0%
2	24%	76%	0%
3	10%	84%	6%

How you'll be assessed

Year	Written exams	Practical exams	Coursework
1	0%	0%	100%
2	0%	0%	100%
3	0%	0%	100%

Assessment methods

Coursework and e-learning exercises
Live creative industry briefs
Final year creative writing portfolio

Staff

Our academics provide a huge range of expertise, including 20th and 21st century literature, digital texts, Victorian literature, gender studies, literature and environment, and print culture.

Some members of staff only teach on specific modules, and your course might not feature every member shown here.

Staff profile

Anna Kiernan

Senior Lecturer, Writing

Anna is a writer and editor who divides her time between academic life and consultancy work for...

Staff profile

David Devanny

Lecturer in English, Writing & Publishing

Overview
David is a lecturer and PhD candidate at Falmouth University. He is a poet...

Staff profile

Dr Danielle Barrios-O'Neill

Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Dr Danielle Barrios-O'Neill is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, having previously taught...

Staff profile

Dr Luke Thompson

Senior Lecturer

I am a writer, publisher and editor and a Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the MA...

Staff profile

Dr Ruth Heholt

Senior Lecturer

Ruth Heholt is senior lecturer in BA(Hons) English. She has published on ghosts and the Gothic...

Staff profile

John Finnegan

Module Leader, MA Writing for Script & Screen

John has worked in the film and media sector for over ten years. He started...

Staff profile

Rupert Loydell

Senior Lecturer, English & Writing

Rupert Loydell was born in London, where he attended Latymer Upper School. After taking an Art...

Facilities

Digital labs, lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
Libraries housing 140,000 books, 17,000 DVD and video titles, and exhaustive electronic and journal resources.

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How to apply

Entry requirements

104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.

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We’ll also consider you based on your individual merit and potential. So get in touch if:
You’re predicted points below our requirements
You’re thinking about transferring from another institution
You have other qualifications or professional experience

Language requirements

GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

We also accept qualifications equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll need to take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Apply via UCAS

Enter these codes at UCAS Apply and Track
University code F33
Course code Q3W8

Deadlines

UK/EU applications: 15 January
Late applications will be considered if there are places available.

International fee payers can apply after the deadline. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

Next steps

Application process
Interview information

Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a Falmouth Applicant Portal login, where you’ll find more details about these requirements.

What we're looking for

We want someone who:

Is enthusiastic and knows about the subject
Can articulate why they want to study English
Has writing skills
Shows an emerging understanding of literature’s role in the past and present
Is enthusiastic and interested in writing as part of the creative industries

Fees, costs & funding

Tuition fees 2019-20

£9,250 - full-time UK/EU

£15,000 - full-time international

Typical course costs

£70 - Recurring annual costs
£50 - Optional study visits and placements for the course duration

If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

Funding

For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page

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English with Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Key details

Introduction

What our students do

Xan Brooks Joins Falmouth as Writer in Residence

Third Year Writing Collaboration with National Trust

English & Writing Team Launch First Book

Student's Cornish Comic Book up for Award

Course details

What you'll learn

Modules

Optional modules

Modules

Optional modules

How you'll learn

How you'll spend your time

How you'll be assessed

Assessment methods

Staff

Anna Kiernan

David Devanny

Dr Danielle Barrios-O'Neill

Dr Luke Thompson

Dr Ruth Heholt

John Finnegan

Rupert Loydell

Facilities

How to apply

Entry requirements

Language requirements

Apply via UCAS

Deadlines

Next steps

What we're looking for

We want someone who:

Fees, costs & funding

Tuition fees 2019-20

Typical course costs

Funding

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