Creative Writing BA(Hons)
On this course you’ll explore non-fiction, poetry, fiction and writing for digital games - learning to draft, edit and pitch your writing. By working on industry-engaged projects, a final portfolio and an online profile, you’ll also develop industry-level confidence and technical skills.
You will:
- Produce illustrated anthologies, organise mini festivals, or even work alongside organisations like the National Trust as part of your third year collaborative project.
- Be able to attend our guest lecture series, where you’ll build relationships and contacts within the literary world.
- Benefit from our Writer in Residence programme, with talks, workshops and discussions from writers like Xan Brook (2019), Emily Barr (2016) and Matt Haig (2015).
- Have the opportunity to attend and participate in literary festivals such as the Cornwall Contemporary Poetry Festival.
Campus Information
Falmouth Campus
Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. With a lively creative community, impressive facilities and a library packed with resources, it’s the perfect space to share and develop your skills. What's more, just a few steps from the town centre and a short stroll to the shores of Gyllyngvase beach, inspiration is never far from reach.
Intakes
- Sep
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our Creative Writing graduates have worked as:
- Authors
- Lecturers
- Director at Bristol Old Vic Young Company
- Web Content Editor at TorFX, Cornwall
- Creative Developer at Brand Institute, Miami
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
Academic requirements
Standard Year XII:
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%
- ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%
- SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%
- ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%
- IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points
- A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points
- Recognised Foundation Diploma
BULATS
Undergraduate - 70
Cambridge English Scale
Undergraduate - 169
European Baccalaureate
A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
IELTS
Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill
PTE Academic
Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Course Code: W890
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
52380 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: 21 GBP
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