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English, Journalism & Writing Courses

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 Alice Oswald, Emily Barr and Xan Brook, we’re focused on helping you hone your craft and break into industry. 

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Our English, Journalism and Writing courses sit within the School of Communication. At the School of Communication, we give tomorrow's storytellers the insights, skills and confidence to succeed across an exciting range of professions. Explore the School of Communication as Director, Professor Paul Springer, shows how studying at Falmouth University will carve your path in a rapidly changing media world.

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Kick-start your career as a writer, learning how to analyse, practise and publish all forms of journalism while also stretching your creative skills...

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Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or writing award-winning screenplays, fast-track your...

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"Falmouth felt like a really galvanising, enriching place to work. The smack of the sea air. It's the cliché: the light has a sort of intoxicating and cleansing effect and it encourages, sharpens the senses."

– Xan Brooks, Writer in Residence (2018/19)

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.   

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Inspiration in residence


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 Matt Haig, Alice Oswald and Wyl Menmuir – to your doorstep. Read on to find out about our latest Writer in Residence, Xan Brooks.

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Students Meet ‘Hashtag Our Stories’ Mobile News Pioneers

2 April 2020
Sumaiya Omar, co-founder of pioneering mobile journalism site ‘Hashtag Our Stories’ came along to...
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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...
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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...
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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 Journalism...
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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'...
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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...
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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;...
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Writing Lecturer Opens New Library

7 June 2019
Amy Lilwall, Senior Lecturer from Falmouth’s School of Writing and Journalism, has been spreading...
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Sports Journalism Student Reporting for Real

2 June 2019
Every year, BA(Hons) Sports Journalism students are visited by John Roder, one of the UK’s leading...
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Graduate Shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year Award

1 June 2019
Katie Timms, a recent graduate from BA(Hons) Journalism, has been shortlisted for the Young...
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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...
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An Interview with Writer in Residence Xan Brooks

26 March 2019
Xan Brooks is an award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster, and at the end of his term as...
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Patrick Gale Donates Emmy Nomination Medal to Falmouth University

13 February 2019
When Patrick Gale, award-winning author and screenwriter, guest lecturer and Honorary Fellow of...
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Bright Future for Sports Journalism Star

21 January 2019
With positions at global powerhouses ESPN and Reuters already under his belt and Match of the Day...
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Writing Student Wins Publishing Competition

14 January 2019
Winning a publishing deal is a huge, unforgettable life moment. Being offered a publishing contract...
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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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Kate Adie Comes to Falmouth

25 October 2018
Journalism students heard first-hand about the reality of frontline reporting from renowned war...
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Professional Writing with Mark Iles

18 October 2018
Professional Writing graduate Mark Iles has achieved considerable success with his debut novel...
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Sports Journalists Quiz FIFA Representative

10 October 2018
Sports Journalism students have sat down via Google Hangout with FIFA's Head of Social Media &...
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Writing School Collaborates with Maritime Museum

3 August 2018
The School of Writing & Journalism have provided students and staff with the opportunity to...

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

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