BA(Hons)English with Creative Writing

Study location	United Kingdom, Falmouth (Penryn Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA(Hons)
Course code	Q3W8

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 168 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	falmouth.ac.uk/englishcw

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

*Year One *

The first year provides foundational skills and knowledge of contemporary writing practice alongside an understanding of the ever-changing relationship between literature and the contemporary reader. You’ll be immersed in writing culture – writing, reading, generating ideas and learning more about audiences and the professional contexts of writing.

o The craft of writing
o Writing toolkit
o Origins
o Audience & context
o Introduction to publishing
o Literature now

*Year Two *

In the second year you’ll take two ‘Literature in Time’ modules that are distinctive in allowing you to explore connections between different historical periods, such as Victorian Literature and 21st century writing. You’ll also experiment with different forms of writing, from screenwriting to fiction, developing your confidence and technical skills as a writer.

o Monarchy & dissent
o Revolution & romanticism
o Screenwriting workshop
o Poetry workshop
o Games & digital writing workshop
o Reinventing the Victorians
o Modernisms
o Creative non-fiction workshop
o Fiction workshop
o Script workshop: radio & theatre

*Year Three *

This year is a springboard to your future, beyond university. Working on your creative writing portfolio and a collaborative project. alongside a chosen specialism from one of the advanced writing workshops means that you graduate with the confidence and skills necessary to launch you into professional practice or postgraduate study.

o Collaborative project
o Lifestyle writing workshop: food, fashion. sport, health
o Travel, place, and environment writing workshop
o Children and young adult writing workshop
o Creative writing portfolio & critical essay
o Contemporary writing: what happens next?

Career opportunities

o Journalist, editor, web editor
o Teacher, lecturer in FE and HE, librarian
o Copywriter, web content producer
o Author, poet, playwright, screenwriter
o Work in publishing, marketing and PR
o Postgraduate study (PGCE, MA, PhD), research assistant