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. 

Career options

You may choose to study an English, Creative Writing or Journalism degree to pursue a career as an author or writer, but there are countless other career routes you can pursue with a degree in this subject.

With businesses growing their online presence, talented writers are being hired as copywriters, web editors, PR officers and content creators to help brands communicate with their audiences.

Journalism graduates can specialise in various types of journalism, such as broadcast journalism, investigative journalism or emerging trends such as data journalism. A Journalism graduate’s strong written, communication and research skills will also set them up to work in sectors like marketing, media and publishing.

Job opportunities

Our English, Creative Writing and Journalism degrees are designed to equip graduates for a broad range of careers in the creative industries. You could become a:

  • Author 
  • Copywriter 
  • Journalist 
  • Reporter 
  • Screenwriter 
  • Poet Editor 
  • Scriptwriter 
  • Teacher 
  • Writer in Residence 
  • Marketing Manager 
  • Content Creator 
  • Blogger
  • Podcaster 
  • Brand Storyteller  
  • Press Officer 
  • SEO Writer 
  • Communications Officer 

Graduates in the spotlight

Our English, Creative Writing and Journalism graduates have gone on to carve successful careers in the following roles: 

  • PR coordinator at Superdry 
  • Media Editor at Business Insider 
  • Editor at Parragon Books 
  • Artistic Director at Sharp Teeth Theatre 
  • Staff Writer at FRONT magazine 
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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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Aaron Kent Author

Broken sleep, books & breaking down barriers

13 December 2021

We recently caught up with BA(Hons) English & Creative Writing graduate Aaron Kent to chat poetry, o...

Broken sleep, books & breaking down barriers
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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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Graduate Shortlisted for Journalism Award

08 November 2019

Recent Journalism graduate Lexi Goodland has had her mini-documentary shortlisted for this year's Br...

Graduate Shortlisted for Journalism Award
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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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Producer Position at Reuters Sport

06 June 2018

After graduating from the Journalism course last year, Aiden Nulty secured a position as a Televisio...

Producer Position at Reuters Sport
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Reporter Role in Falkland Islands

30 May 2018

Journalism graduate Hannah Newton has secured a reporter role at Falkland Islands Television (F...

Reporter Role in Falkland Islands

Postgraduate study

Some Creative Writing, English or Journalism graduates go on to study a postgraduate degree in a similar subject. A master’s degree gives many people the opportunity to specialise in a particular area, such as comedy writing, screenwriting or advertising.  

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Knowledge and skills

A degree in English, Creative Writing or Journalism will teach you how to articulate your ideas verbally and in writing. You’ll have the opportunity to explore areas like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting and storytelling for digital games. Under the guidance of experienced academics, industry professionals and diverse guest speakers, you’ll learn how to think critically and debate new ideas. 

You’ll master how to frame, follow and complete independent lines of enquiry and research using multiple sources. You’ll learn how to make and market a blog and gain experience using video and audio recording equipment to create a diverse portfolio of work.

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Transferable skills

Our students also develop a variety of transferable skills that are desirable to a range of employers. These include: 

  • Verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and pitching 
  • Strong research, observational and analytical skills 
  • Ability to working towards live self-directed and/or client-led briefs 
  • Leadership skills through project management and collaborative outputs 
  • Innovative solutions to problem solving and a willingness to take creative risks 
  • Interpersonal skills through critiques, peer reviews and group tutorials  
  • Entrepreneurial skills in marketing your work and building professional networks 

Career support

Our industry-focused English, Creative Writing and Journalism degrees give students the opportunity to gain real-world experience while they study. Students work on live briefs set by creative industry partners. In previous years, students have created podcasts, poetry collections and a range of community projects with partners such as Mind and the National Trust. There are also opportunities to gain regular work experience by writing or working for FalWriting, our student journal of new writing. 

Students can build networks through our guest lecture series and Writers in Residence programme, as well as attend and participate in external literary events such as The London Book Fair and the North Cornwall Book Festival. 

Our dedicated Employability Service is also on hand to support students throughout their studies. We offer weekly career workshops and events, support with practice interviews and advice on writing your CV or even going freelance. 

By the time our students graduate, they have their own professional identity and portfolio to start pitching to industry. 

Our English, Journalism & Creative 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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Lighthouse

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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Soundhouse

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)

Get in touch

Any questions? 

If you have any questions about undergraduate study at Falmouth, get in touch with our Future Studies team.  

T: +44(0) 1326 254350 
E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk 

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