Falmouth University
Creative Writing (Online) BA (Hons)
Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Creative Writing (Online) BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Creative Writing courses of Falmouth University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19500 £17000 £19000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £23000 £11500 - £22000 £15500 - £24500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All English Studies courses of Falmouth University


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20738 £17423 £20425
25-75 percentile range £18446 - £26123 £12846 - £22039 £15406 - £26500
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All English Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Fast-track your career in the world of writing. On this Creative Writing online degree, you'll be guided by experienced professionals and explore the evolving needs of the marketplace while actively engaging with our industry connections. You’ll learn to create and publish high-quality written content across a range of formats and platforms. Whether you dream of penning novels, writing for games, creating compelling digital content or producing award-winning screenplays, you’ll graduate with an assured voice – ready to make your mark.

You will:

Experiment and take risks to nurture your own critically-informed, creative spark.

Develop and enhance your craft, learning how to connect with a vast range of audiences.

Prepare to join the global creative writing marketplace with specialist knowledge and an adaptable skill set responsive to change.

Have the chance to work on live briefs in creative teams, reflecting industry practice.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Writing courses of Falmouth University

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Falmouth University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Writing courses of Falmouth University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing (Online) BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

35% Elementary occupations
20% Media Professionals
15% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

The BA(Hons) Creative Writing online employs a range of assessments and strategies throughout the course, including formative and summative assesments. Formative assessment in the form of continuous written and/or verbal feedback takes place across the module through your participation in the different learning activities and webinars, and by exchanging peer feedback on ideas and work in progress. This kind of assessment supports you to develop your writing, critical and reflective skills and to keep up to date with your course work. Summative assessment takes place on each module, usually at mid-points and at the end of the module. Activities across each module will help you prepare for these assessments. Assessment types include portfolios, reviews, pitches, presentations, reflective journals, case studies, competition analysis, documentation of projects and the final project, which is the major project of the end of your course. At the end of the module you'll receive written feedback and a mark for each assignment via an online feedback system within three weeks of the deadline. You'll be able to check in with your online tutor to discuss your progress and ask any questions you have about your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Writing courses of Falmouth University

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Writing (Online), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Falmouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #51 
    • #56 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #35 
    • #45 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 9 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Creative Writing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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