English, Journalism & Writing Courses

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Network with visiting writers and journalists, work on live projects and make the most of placement opportunities.

Study with us to join the ranks of our esteemed alumni, including journalists, novelists, poets, content creators and marketers. From our industry level media facilities and dedicated writers’ room to our Writers in Residence programme – which has played host to the likes of Matt Haig, Emily Barr and Xan Brook, we’re focused on helping you hone your craft and break into industry. 

Our English, Journalism & Writing courses

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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 & 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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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)
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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)

What can you do with an English, Creative Writing or Journalism degree?

Studying a degree in English, Creative Writing or Journalism is more than just crafting the perfect poem or headline; it teaches you to see the world differently.

As well as pursuing a career as an author, writer or journalist, there are countless other career options you can work towards with a degree in this subject.

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Found the English, Journalism or Writing degree for you? Discover our application information, key dates and interview advice. 

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Industry-standard media facilities

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

Media facilities
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Writers in Residence programme


As well as offering opportunities to connect with industry leaders through visiting speakers, placements and the chance to work in live projects, we also run a Writers in Residence programme, which brings acclaimed writers – including Xan Brooks, Alice Oswald and Lionel Shriver – to your doorstep. Each writer brings their unique and world-class expertise and talent to deliver workshops and tutorials to current students.

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Discover what our students do

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Journalism & Creative Writing graduate named Heritage Champion

22 November 2022

Graduate awarded the Heritage Champion Award

Journalism & Creative Writing graduate named Heritage Champion
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Young and Talented CW award

Kate Wild (Young & Talented Cornwall), Paul Hayes (Seasalt), Philip Marsden (award curator), Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE (Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall), Sonya Corrigan (Seasalt) and Dr David Devanny (Falmouth University) mark the launch of the Creative Writing Awar

New creative writing award launched to help budding Cornish writers reach their potential

21 September 2022

Applications are now open for a brand-new creative writing award, giving budding young writers in Co...

New creative writing award launched to help budding Cornish writers reach their potential
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Meet the accidental author juggling multiple books deals

16 March 2022

After honing his authorial prowess on Falmouth’s English & Creative Writing degree, Adrian Mar...

Meet the accidental author juggling multiple books deals
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How digital journalism is tackling global challenges – and even fighting crime

07 December 2021

Having worked as a producer, cameraman, editor and drone operator for some of the biggest news ...

How digital journalism is tackling global challenges – and even fighting crime
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An evening with Dawn French at Falmouth Book Festival

15 October 2021

This story was written by Falmouth University Professional Writing MA student Jon Cox. Dawn Frenc...

An evening with Dawn French at Falmouth Book Festival
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A passion for news: Star McFarlane has gained a place on the highly-competitive BBC Journalist apprenticeship scheme

Falmouth journalism graduates land jobs with the BBC

13 October 2021

Two recent Falmouth journalism graduates have followed in the footsteps of other alumni to secure jo...

Falmouth journalism graduates land jobs with the BBC
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Re Brand New

Reporting Earth provides platform for valuable climate crisis reporting discussions

29 September 2021

On Tuesday 21 September, Falmouth University hosted Reporting Earth, an online journalism summit&nbs...

Reporting Earth provides platform for valuable climate crisis reporting discussions
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Reporting Earth New

Reporting Earth calls on young journalists to tackle climate change

23 July 2021

Young journalists aged 18-32 are being asked to submit their ideas on new ways of reporting on the c...

Reporting Earth calls on young journalists to tackle climate change
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Nadia 2

The Falmouth women fighting for industry equality

08 March 2021

Five Falmouth students have won a bid to be a part of the BBC’s 50:50 Equality Project. 50:50 is c...

The Falmouth women fighting for industry equality
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Students Meet ‘Hashtag Our Stories’ Mobile News Pioneers

02 April 2020

Sumaiya Omar, co-founder of pioneering mobile journalism site ‘Hashtag Our Stories’ came along t...

Students Meet ‘Hashtag Our Stories’ Mobile News Pioneers
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Second year BA(Hons) Journalism student Izzie Compton records her contributions for the first show from the dining table at her home in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Students Spread Lockdown Positivity via the Airwaves

31 March 2020

Falmouth Journalism students have teamed up with Cornish radio station Source FM to provide daily ne...

Students Spread Lockdown Positivity via the Airwaves
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Alumni earn key roles at BBC

27 March 2020

Falmouth Journalism Alumni joined BBC Spotlight and BBC Radio Cornwall recently. Both Emma Clements ...

Alumni earn key roles at BBC
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Students are NewsWise

17 March 2020

Student Nadia Leigh-Hewitson spoke to us about her experience of the workshop, “As a Journali...

Students are NewsWise
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Student Reports on Royal Visit

12 March 2020

Third year Journalism student Joe Buncle secured a press pass to report on HRH Prince Charles' visit...

Student Reports on Royal Visit
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Student Journalist Gets National Press Attention

11 June 2019

When parliament voted for an extension to the Brexit process on 3 April, Kira Taylor, second-year BA...

Student Journalist Gets National Press Attention
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Film and Writing Lecturers Produce Collaborative Paper

11 June 2019

It’s not just students that collaborate across departments and schools at Falmouth University; lec...

Film and Writing Lecturers Produce Collaborative Paper
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Writing Lecturer Opens New Library

07 June 2019

Amy Lilwall, Senior Lecturer from Falmouth’s School of Writing and Journalism, has been spreading ...

Writing Lecturer Opens New Library
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Sports Journalism Student Reporting for Real

02 June 2019

Every year, BA(Hons) Sports Journalism students are visited by John Roder, one of the UK’s leading...

Sports Journalism Student Reporting for Real
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Graduate Shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year Award

01 June 2019

Katie Timms, a recent graduate from BA(Hons) Journalism, has been shortlisted for the Young Journali...

Graduate Shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year Award
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Journalism Courses to Pilot BBC Gender Equality Project

16 April 2019

Falmouth has joined the BBC's 50:50 project, which aims to get an equal split of male and female rep...

Journalism Courses to Pilot BBC Gender Equality Project

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Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our English, Journalism and Writing courses, get in touch with our Future Studies Team. 

E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk 

T: +44 (0)1326 254350