Professional Writing (Taught)

Course summary

Forge a successful career in professional writing. On this industry-focused Professional Writing MA course, you’ll stretch your writing skills across disciplines to create work that cuts through the noise in a competitive landscape. From day one on this master’s course, you’ll be immersed in the literary world as part of Falmouth’s School of Communication; a truly welcoming and collaborative community of supportive fellow writers. You'll learn from a course team of savvy, practicing professionals and inspirational guest speakers, who will encourage you to study the greats while experimenting with all forms of the written word to discover your voice. This is a writing master’s for those who want to develop core skills as a writer of the future, too. You will acquire the tools to refine your craft, graduating with an accomplished working style and a stand-out portfolio, primed to tackle the industry head-on. You will: Develop the skills you need to succeed as a professional writer, including how to pitch and present your ideas across the creative industries. Explore a broad range of professional writing disciplines. Benefit from industry connections through our guest speaker programmes, which have previously included Patrick Gale, Nina Mingya Powles and Raynor Winn, as well as literary agents, editors and publishers. Immerse yourself in Falmouth’s renowned creative community, surrounded by innovators from a range of disciplines in a region rich with history, arts and culture.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .