English & Creative Writing with Professional Placement - BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Join a celebration of literature and writing and experiment in all forms.This course is a celebration of literature, where you’ll develop the ability and confidence to write for specific genres, forms and audiences. You’ll read critically and widely, analyse and create in equal measure and build the technical and imaginative thinking skills valued by employers across any number of careers. Follow a literary journey that culminates in the most vivid contemporary writing before specialising in chosen areas such as poetry, drama, fiction or non-fiction – making your own contribution through University publications or projects with our industry partners.You will:Learn, debate and create under the guidance of academics, industry professionals and diverse guest speakersDesign and run a collaborative project such as a sitcom, podcast or illustrated anthology, working with business, education and community partnersAttend our guest lecture series, where you’ll build relationships and contacts within all facets of the literary worldParticipate in literary events, such as Falmouth Book Festival and the North Cornwall Book FestivalTake inspiration from The Lighthouse – the workspace at the heart of our communityGain industry-ready skills by writing, editing or promoting FalWriting, our student-led online magazineUse our state-of-the-art Soundhouse and edit suites to record audience ready productions