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BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online)

Falmouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Learning from experienced professionals, you’ll explore the evolving needs of the writing marketplace, from digital content creation to screenwriting and writing for games, while actively engaging with our industry connections. With the chance to work on live briefs in creative teams, whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital campaigns or writing award-winning screenplays, you’ll graduate with an assured voice – ready to make your mark.

You will:

  • Experiment and take risks to nurture your own critically informed creative spark

  • Explore existing and emerging forms of writing

  • Cultivate your independent creative and critical thinking skills

  • Develop and enhance your craft by creating and publishing high-quality content across a range of formats and platforms

  • Prepare to join the global writing marketplace with specialist knowledge and adaptable skill set responsive to change

  • Learn how to connect with a vast range of audiences through your writing

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an online interview to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.
Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

What You'll Study

1 Stage 1
  • Dreaming Up Worlds: Imagination, World-Building and Character

  • True Stories: Creative Non-Fiction and Life-Writing

  • Post-Digital Writing: Idea, Concept, Platform

  • Society and Identity

2 Stage 2
  • Writing for Screen Media: Games, Film, TV

  • Bound by None: Place and Adventure

  • Writing for Performance: Poetry, Theatre, Comedy

  • Collaborative Project

3 Stage 3
  • The Hybrid

  • Genres and Disruptive Fictions

  • Masterpiece: Individual Project

  • Publishing Lab: Entrepreneurial Practice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.  

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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