Journalism & Creative Writing with Professional Placement BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Become a multi-skilled, passionate and ethically-driven journalist, writer and digital creative.Whether you imagine yourself reporting from a busy newsroom, penning a Hollywood script or writing a novel, this course allows you to explore all aspects of written communication and become a flexible storyteller with sought- after skills. You’ll learn to seek out good stories, research your theme, interview with confidence and write with clarity, developing these core competencies in contexts ...Read more

Become a multi-skilled, passionate and ethically-driven journalist, writer and digital creative.Whether you imagine yourself reporting from a busy newsroom, penning a Hollywood script or writing a novel, this course allows you to explore all aspects of written communication and become a flexible storyteller with sought- after skills. You’ll learn to seek out good stories, research your theme, interview with confidence and write with clarity, developing these core competencies in contexts including screenwriting, poetry, magazines, writing for games and children’s fiction. By experimenting with subject and style, you’ll develop as a distinctive and agile digital practitioner. You will:Develop the craft and critical skills to make you an adaptable multimedia writer, reporter and digital creative – with a professional portfolio to prove it Learn the professional, craft and business skills to set you up for career success whether as a freelancer, employee or founder of your own company Work on live briefs from our partners, with the opportunity to meet a range of working professionals and take up work placements in media or publishing Engage in study and debates around key ethical issues such as sustainability and inclusionHave access to well-equipped studios and creative spaces to give you hands-on production skills Benefit from exposure to the complete spectrum of writing and audio-visual expertise; including active journalists, PR specialists, published authors, documentary makers, screenwriters, game writers and poets through our guest lectures and workshops

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71/101
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Emilia
06 Nov 23

I feel like i can get help whenever i need it. the uni has a nice atmosphere and there are a lot of different societies and events to partake..Read more

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Amal
18 Oct 23

Best - it’s in a great location and the teaching, support and facilities are amazing, I’ve made a lot of friends as everyone is very artsy and friendly and the university has a..Read more

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Accommodation (Tuke House) Single bed, en-suite - 155.61 (Per Week) Annual Fee - 17950 Placement Year Fee - 1850

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Emilia
06 Nov 23
Journalism & Creative Writing BA (Hons)
I feel like i can get help whenever i need it. the uni has a nice atmosphere and there are a lot of different societies and events to partake...
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Amal
18 Oct 23
Journalism & Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Best - it’s in a great location and the teaching, support and facilities are amazing, I’ve made a lot of friends as everyone is very artsy and friendly and the university has a...
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Falmouth University , Falmouth

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Woodlane Falmouth Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly TR11 4RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmouth Town  0.4 miles away

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