BA Journalism & Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing and Journalism, Media and Culture. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes cross-disciplinary collaborative projects through Challenge-Based Learning and offers a four-year duration option with placement opportunities. Final-year students complete an independently supervised dissertation or creative writing portfolio.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an interview. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Writing: Craft and Contexts
- Mission Launch: The Reporter's Toolkit
- Digital News Lab: Audiovisual Storytelling
- Breaking the Rules: Remix and Writing Back
- The Information Age: Exploring the Media Landscape
- Publishing Studio: Technologizing the Word
- Digital News Lab: Local is Global
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Making Magazines
- Collaboration
- Games
- Poetry
- Satire & Scandal
- Screenwriting
- Fiction
- Magic & the Impossible
- Radio & Theatre
- Digital News Lab: Going Live
- How to be Right: Advanced Investigation and Research
- The Springboard
- Mini-Documentary
- Dissertation and Portfolio
- Creative Writing Portfolio
- Children and Young Adult
- Crime and Dark Fiction
- We have Never Been Human
- Innovations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Creative writing.
What do graduates of BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism & Creative Writing at Falmouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.