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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PY45

Creative Writing with Professional Placement

Falmouth University
Falmouth, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Falmouth University, the BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Professional Placement provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Falmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Experiment with all forms of writing to develop your writing voice. Do you dream of writing for page, stage or screen? You’ll be encouraged to experiment with all written forms and genres, exploring non-fiction, fiction, poetry, children’s literature and writing for digital games. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Creative Writing
Fiction Writing: Narrative and Character
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Writing for Stage and Screen
Non-Fiction and Digital Writing
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Creative Writing Placement Year
UCAS Code:PY45
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Falmouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£18,000£19,500
5 years£15,000£20,500£25,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
7%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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£3,000scholarship value
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  • Open to your course
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Creativity in Everything Award

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£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Falmouth University

Falmouth University offers Creative Writing with Professional Placement as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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