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“Falmouth’s reputation in the creative industries is practically unrivalled. I’ve encountered Falmouth graduates everywhere I’ve been since graduating. I can honestly say that without my MA I wouldn’t be in my current job. I graduated with a full set of skills that equipped me perfectly for the professional world.” Amy Pollock MA International Journalism Graduate now Assistant Producer at Thomson Reuters

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Welcome Research, advanced scholarship and professional creative practice constitute an increasingly important part of academic life at Falmouth and our postgraduate portfolio – taught MAs and MFA, MBA, MPhil and PhD research – is at the very heart of that activity. The opening of the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) in 2012 and the development of the new Graduate School within it are the latest examples of how we are creating an internationally significant, creative and scholarly environment. Through these initiatives we are strengthening our commitment to our postgraduate and research communities and I look forward to welcoming you to Falmouth University at this exciting time. Professor Mike Wilson Dean of Research & the Graduate School

“Real internationalisation comes from a vibrant postgraduate culture – the 20-30+ year olds who are going to shape the industry. If you can get them connected and working together, the international scope of the creative industries continues to be fed. That’s what Falmouth’s all about.” Ric Allsop Programme Leader, Choreography & Dance

Join us at Falmouth and you’ll benefit from our strong international connections that are driving the University forward as a leader in creative education. Our relationships with partner institutions include: – Cal Arts, California – Nagoya University of the Arts, Japan – LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore – Renmin University, China – Alberta College of Art & Design, Canada – Griffith University, Queensland, Australia – Sarah Lawrence College, New York, USA – University of Otago, New Zealand falmouth.ac.uk/international

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Contents “I’ve always been very impressed with the level of expertise demonstrated by Falmouth graduates. Their knowledge and understanding of the ever-shifting landscape is testament to the work put in by the course leaders and the links they’ve forged.” Tony Malcolm Creative Director, Leo Burnett

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Taught Masters Programmes MA Art & Environment MA Creative Advertising MA Creative Education MA Film & Television MA Illustration: Authorial Practice MA International Journalism MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism MA Professional Writing

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Project-based Masters Programme MFA 44-47 An interdisciplinary Masters course designed for creative practitioners from all backgrounds: theatre makers, photographers, choreographers, fashion designers, visual artists, performance and creative writers, product designers, musicians and sound artists, film-makers, digital artists and games designers. Research Degree Programmes MPhil/PhD

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Terms & Conditions Falmouth University will take all reasonable steps to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in this prospectus and in course information. However, the University cannot guarantee this provision. For the full terms & conditions, and up-to-date details of all our courses please visit falmouth.ac.uk or phone admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730.

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Graduate Success Stories Internationally acclaimed broadcasters, creative directors, journalists, illustrators – at Falmouth we produce creative leaders who are recognised as influencers in their field. Here are some of their stories…

“I can’t say enough good things about the course at Falmouth. It’s very handson; right from the start it’s as if you’re working in a real newsroom. I learned great journalism and technical skills that got me my first job, before I even finished the course. It was a great investment.” Maria Byrne MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism Graduate now working for the BBC in Washington DC

Jenny Soep, MA Illustration: Authorial Practice Jenny is an alternative documentary artist and illustrator who creates images during live original music and arts performances using a combination of traditional and cutting edge technologies. She has drawn the likes of Björk, David Byrne, Mogwai, Sigur Rós, Spiritualized and Arab Strap. “Studying at Falmouth injected a great deal more motivation, professionalism and creativity into my practice. It helped me foster and cultivate connections and progressions in my chosen area, especially combining traditional craftsmanship with new technologies. It’s always inspiring to hear how well the University and alumni are doing after you leave. Having one of the main people behind the independent publishing company Atlantic Press – Steve Braund – as our department head was great to get an insight into the industry, as was getting a piece published in the lovely book The Speckled Egg: Fifteen Visual Narratives.”

Alex Aucott, MA International Journalism Alex is a freelance journalist based in France where he works for euronews, the multilingual 24-hour rolling news channel, and Parisbased France 24. “I couldn’t have started my career without having done a postgraduate journalism course, and Falmouth has a very good reputation in the industry. I have met a lot of people professionally who have passed through this course, and it has opened numerous doors for me. I left Falmouth fully prepared to start work in real newsrooms. Certain things, like writing copy from wires and the vocal training, I use on a daily basis. Learning how to edit video and audio was invaluable, and the law studies were essential. Learning about social media as a journalistic tool was also eye opening. As a result, on my first day on placement with the BBC – also part of the course –

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I managed to impress the newsroom by finding an original story using twitter, and thanks to my training at Falmouth I was able to go out with a cameraman, get the interview, get back and edit it for the 6 o’clock news. It’s a rare pleasure to know that your day’s work is being seen by hundreds of people in their living rooms.” 3

Hugh Pym, MA Broadcast Journalism Renowned financial and political journalist and published author Hugh began his career in the late 1980s as a radio journalist and then became producer of Business Daily at Channel 4. Throughout the 1990s he was a correspondent with ITN, and also worked as a freelance broadcaster with Sky Television. He was a BBC special correspondent covering economics until 2008 and is currently BBC Chief Economics Correspondent. “I learned a lot in my time at Falmouth about the craft of broadcast journalism. It opened doors, which got me going in my media career. I am delighted to see it develop as a national centre of excellence in broadcasting and other media.” 4

Jasper Cho, MA Creative Advertising Jasper teamed up with his creative partner on the MA Creative Advertising course. They went on to receive the YCN student award and D&AD Best New

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Blood award. After gaining a BA(Hons) Communication, Info Tech and Design at the University of Toronto in 2008, Jasper went on to work in the marketing industry. He used his MA in Creative Advertising at Falmouth to enter the competitive world of creative advertising.

in me, without being forceful or mechanical in nature. The constant backing and timely guidance of the tutors was key in the fulfilment of every task at hand. With the incredible bank of skills and knowledge acquired at Falmouth, my profile today stands complete and ready for the world.”

“Before jumping into the advertising industry, which is extremely competitive, I wanted to bridge the gap between my degree background and the practical skills required. I would not have been able to get the creative agency placements or awards without the great discipline offered by Falmouth. The course has trained me and my creative partner from a blank page to an industry-ready junior creative team.”

Tarun David, MA Television Production Tarun is an actor, singer, songwriter and film-maker currently based in India. After graduating from Falmouth’s MA Television Production, Tarun landed an acting role in the Canadian film Little Terrors, starring Om Puri (East is East, Gandhi, The Ghost). Tarun has a music album in the pipeline and is working on a number of TV pilots.

Adarsha Deshbhratar, MA Creative Advertising As a copywriter for Ogilvy&Mather, Mumbai, Adarsha has worked on brand campaigns for the likes of Tata Motors, BCCI (IPL), Vespa and Bisleri. In 2012 she was shortlisted for the Cannes advertising festival competition, Roar your Way to Cannes. “After a three-year stint as an engineer at ThyssenKrupp, I made up my mind to explore the advertising field. I had no prior advertising experience, hence the need to go for a good postgraduate course. The international exposure that studying at Falmouth has given me helps me understand brand dynamics better. At first, it was a bit difficult to adjust to the new environment, as I had never stepped out of India before. By the end of the course, I was in love with Falmouth.”

“Being a performer by nature, the hunger to connect with audiences through every given medium was simply strengthened by the MA TV Production at Falmouth. The structure of the course enabled me to extract the best

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“In terms of facilities, Falmouth has everything you’ll ever need. We never wanted for equipment and there was always technical help on hand. I spent a lot of my time in the newsroom or editing suites and it often felt like being in a real newsroom.” Jessica Dowse MA International Journalism Graduate, now Video Journalist, China Radio International, Beijing

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Facilities Carefully designed and developed with professional consultation, partnerships and expertise, Falmouth’s industry-standard working environments are at your disposal. Media Centre A constantly evolving professional working environment, the Media Centre is fully equipped, with technical support on offer to help your skills keep pace with your creative ideas. There’s a large TV studio with gallery and green room and an additional single-camera TV presentation studio. You’ll also have access to a well-stocked specialist equipment store, a newsroom with radio audio editing and scripting software, radio studio and control rooms and a digital animation suite fully equipped with industry-specialist software, desks and lighting. Photography Centre With a reputation as the best in Europe, the Photography Centre offers a comprehensive range of equipment and facilities for both traditional and digital photography. Close relationships with Hasselblad, Nikon and Calumet ensure the Centre matches the requirements of the profession. You’ll benefit from large professional-standard studios, well-equipped darkrooms and process areas, specialist printing and mounting services, and a large range of equipment for loan from the photography store including digital and film cameras, large format cameras, and studio and location lighting. The Performance Centre Award-winning industry consultants have helped create this £19 million creative hub for students as well as local, national and international companies and practitioners for performance, rehearsal and devising. The Performance Centre encourages innovative collaborations across all our subject areas with specially designed studios for dance, acoustic music, amplified music, theatre and recording. All studios are equipped with contemporary production lighting and sound facilities.

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“The facilities at Falmouth are brilliant – everything there is what you would use in the industry. In fact, the cameras and TV equipment are probably a higher spec than what you would use!” Victoria Kirby MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

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Design Centre Providing bespoke workshops for woods, metals, plastics, fine metals, ceramics, glass, plaster and textiles, each supported by a team of technical instructors, the Design Centre also converts into a multi-level exhibition space that showcases student work and hosts lectures, presentations and seminars. AIR A focus for our Research students, the Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR) provides a collaborative space for multidisciplinary projects and acts as an interface between business and academic creative capital. Opened in 2012 and equipped with the latest specialist equipment, AIR research projects focus on two key themes: sustainable design and the digital economy – exploring challenges that are globally relevant. Find out more at falmouth.ac.uk/research

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Additional facilities Libraries Our libraries at Falmouth and Penryn include large collections of subject-specific books, a wide range of journals, online and electronic resources, and specialist audio and visual collections. Both centres are Wi-Fi throughout and include a variety of study spaces and open access drop-in computer facilities. Support in person, by email and telephone is provided by the library team. Find out more online at library.fxplus.ac.uk The Exchange Newly opened in autumn 2012, this state-of-the-art learning and resources facility shared between Falmouth and the University of Exeter offers a range of teaching, learning and social spaces, study areas and library collections. Digital Animation Studio Industry-standard 3D and 2D animation software and hardware, traditional stop motion and 2D animation production areas and specialist animation postproduction facilities all feature in this high-specification facility. Interactive Arts Centre This Centre is fully equipped with a range of software including web design, image manipulation, video and audio editing and 3D modelling and design. Art Studios and Workshops The Falmouth Campus on Woodlane has dedicated studio and seminar spaces for each course and incorporates the original Falmouth School of Art less than half a mile away. Shared facilities include a printmaking studio and sculpture workshop with technician support, IT suites and a specialist art library.

“I was attracted to Falmouth by its reputation. When I went to visit, there was a great atmosphere and the facilities were brilliant: lots of editing suites, an industry-standard studio and gallery, plenty of cameras and sound equipment.” Jess Symons MA Television Production Graduate, now Commissioning Editor, Children’s Programming, Channel 5

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Penryn Campus “The facilities on the Penryn Campus were state-of-theart, even better than some professional companies I’ve been to. There was always a fun atmosphere around campus. So many of the students are involved in artistic and creative studies, you can see all kinds of performances going on throughout the year. A fun, free and creative atmosphere.”

A hub for people from across the international creative spectrum – and equipped with exemplary facilities – our Penryn Campus is at the leading edge of innovation, education and inspiration…

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“Seeing the campus really won me over – lots of space and greenery, modern buildings with up-to-date facilities and easy access into Falmouth and Truro. Studying there, it felt like a really busy and happy place to be.” Siobhan Robbie MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

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Falmouth Campus “The campus has a fun and engaging atmosphere with people of all ages and backgrounds, plus a great library, printmaking facilities and IT department. It was a luxury to have such a nice studio space with natural light pouring in through big windows and surrounding gardens – so much creative space!”

Just moments from the beach and town centre, the Falmouth Campus offers a close creative community, friendly atmosphere, historic architecture and subtropical gardens. It’s an ideal place to think, create and share ideas.

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“Studying in Falmouth allows students to benefit from a rich regional art history and an active contemporary community while building up experience for a career in the international art world.” Charles Esche Director of the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, Holland, and visiting lecturer on MA Curatorial Practice

MA Art and Environment

falmouth.ac.uk/ artenvironment Some recent visiting lecturers Alan Sonfist Renowned American artist and designer Lynne Hull Pioneering wildlife habitat artist John Jordan Direct action artist and activist Basia Irland International water and eco artist Newton and Helen Mayer Harrison Eco-art movement pioneers Course Leader: Dr Daro Montag An international leader in his field, Daro’s work concerns the integration of art with contemporary ecological thinking and real world issues. His work on art and climate change led to his being invited to participate in the 2009 Cape Farewell expedition to the Peruvian glaciers and rainforest. In 2002 he was awarded the prestigious L’Oreal Art-Science prize in Tokyo, and has also worked with the Institute of Animal Health and the Met Office. He leads the RANE research group. rane-research.org Working with

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MA Art and Environment This MA is the only award of its kind in the UK, offering focused, practice-based engagement with ecological and environmental issues. The course is designed to provide you with the skills, expertise and confidence to operate as a professional artist in this expanding area of practice. You’ll develop creative strategies to use art as a cultural agent – as a tool for knowledge, understanding and change. In recent times our understanding of the impact that contemporary societies have on the Earth has changed dramatically. The relationship between humanity and our planet is now understood to be in a critical condition. The arts are uniquely placed to respond to this situation. Further details In addition to poetic and holistic interpretations of the environment, artists now regularly collaborate with scientists to exchange knowledge about water, air, energy and soil. Similarly, the environmental crisis suggests that we reconsider concepts of community, health, food, waste, transport, housing, economics and education. Within this context, MA Art & Environment will help you position your practice within the broad field of environmental/ecological arts, in order to develop an informed professional body of work. The course enables you to use art to identify and draw attention to issues and problems; generate radical ideas and creative strategies; devise and promote new ways of thinking; wand engage with a broad sector of the public.

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“The programme seems more than important; it is profound in these times.” Betsy Damon Internationally known, award-winning artist/ecologist

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falmouth.ac.uk/ artenvironment Key facts Campus: Falmouth Mode of study: One year full-time or two years part-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Art & Environment at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730. Interview When you apply, you’ll need to send us either some samples of work or the link to your website or blog if you have one. If we think you have the potential to study at Falmouth, we’ll invite you to an interview. We value meeting you in person but we can hold a telephone/Skype interview if this is not possible. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Part-time UK/EU £2,995 Full-time International £12,225 Part-time International £6,113 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more aboutscholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

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Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks. Alternatively, you can study the course part-time over two years, totalling 90 weeks. Study Blocks 1 & 2 The course has been developed from the Art, Nature & Environment research group (RANE). Over seven modules, you’ll learn about environmental issues and reflect on the many different ways artists engage with them. You’ll also consider how such artists reach their selected audiences and interact with them. As the course progresses you will gain a broad knowledge and begin to focus on specific themes that are of interest to you. Throughout this period there’ll be opportunities for work placements with relevant organisations. Study Block 3 The final project is the combination of your creative practice and an extended essay that theorises your work and contextualises it within the field of environmental art and thinking. This final project results in a public exhibition. Course delivery Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, film screenings, discussion groups, tutorials, studio crits, workshop and field trips. Alongside classroom-based learning, discussions, presentations, hands-on workshops and experiential learning will also take place at external locations. Some teaching is shared with other art and design MA courses, offering opportunities for you to collaborate with other students and disciplines. There’s considerable flexibility and you’ll have good access to staff for tutorials and informal discussion. Building professional experience Helping you hone the professional skills to develop your practice, the MA includes learning about generating funding, writing proposals, documenting work, making presentations and exhibiting. There are opportunities for exhibitions and other public events at our partner venues including the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World in Exeter, and Aune Head Arts, Dartmoor. You’ll also be encouraged to undertake a work placement with a relevant individual or organisation. The course’s close connection with RANE provides an international context as well as network opportunities with artists, writers, film-makers and others working creatively in the environmental sector. 13

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Course assessment – Assessment carried out at key evaluation points – Final assessment follows the MA exhibition

Case study Daniela Coray “The continued support of my tutors beyond completing my degree has had the biggest impact on my career, helping boost my confidence in entering the larger professional world. I use my work, whether it manifests as sculpture, sociallyengaged happenings, or placemaking initiatives, to challenge the expectation of how landscape can function. Being situated between landscape design and art allows my practice to develop solutions that integrate participatory outcomes with the creation of place, forming opportunities to address the current and future impact of designed landscapes.”

Facilities – Studio space for full-time students – Workshops – Comprehensive library resources – Full IT facilities – Use of the Photography and Media Centres Find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities Potential careers include: – Practising professional artist – Curator – Further work in environmental projects – Research and further education

Daniela runs her own landscape design practice focusing on environmentally sustainable design and horticulture. She won the Gold Award and National Young Designer of the Year at the Royal Horticultural Society Tatton Park Flower Show in 2011, and has featured in the RHS magazine, the Daily Express and BBC Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time. danielacoray.com Industry connections You’ll benefit from strong industry links with: – Cape Farewell – Eden Project – The Pari Centre for New Thinking, Italy run by acclaimed physicist David Peat – The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World

“At this time of urgent environmental challenges, the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World enthusiastically supports the excellent MA Art & Environment course at Falmouth and looks forward to continuing our successful collaborations together.” Clive Adams FRSA Director, Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World

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“The MA has really opened doors for me. The residency I’ve recently returned from is a direct result of studying MA Art & Environment and the connections made through the course.” Sonia Shomalzadeh Graduate

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Sonia Shomalzadeh was funded by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to complete an artist residency in the Azores onboard R/V Song of the Whale, a marine mammal conservation vessel, and exhibit the resulting work. Sonia also won the 2012 Young Marine Artist award.

Freya Morgan was commissioned by the Eden Project to research Southern Beech trees in Chile, and to create a sculpture upon her return. She is also developing a project with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).

Lucy Morley has been working for a design practice in London while continuing to exhibit her own work through organisations such as Stitch Project and the Eden Project. She’s currently collaborating with a furniture designer to promote sustainable materials in interior design.

Tom Baskeyfield has contributed work to Dark Mountain Book 3, exhibited in Cultivation Field (Reading) and The Barnaby Festival (Macclesfield). He has also recently taken up a teaching post in Macclesfield.

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MA Creative Advertising

falmouth.ac.uk/ creativeadvertising Some recent visiting lecturers Rory Sutherland Vice Chairman, Ogilvy John Hegarty Owner/Global Creative Director, BBH Scott Sherrard Brand Strategist, The Cambridge Centre Flo Heiss Creative Director, Dare Mandy Wheeler & Luke Sorba Radio Writers/Producers, Punch It Up Jamie Bell Creative Partner, VCCP Andy Blackford Creative Partner, KB49 Course Leader: Chris Waite Chris came to Falmouth in 2005 after spending 28 years working in some of London’s leading advertising agencies, creating award-winning campaigns for clients including Tetley Bitter, the Health Education Council, Nationwide Building Society and Fairy Liquid. He’s a long-standing member of D&AD (which encourages and inspires new talent within the industry), still writes on a freelance basis and has extensive contacts in the advertising world. He’s also researching the challenges and opportunities that digital media presents to the advertising industry.

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MA Creative Advertising On this challenging, hands-on course designed by industry professionals, you’ll create advertising from your very first week and become adept at communication through practical, studio-based learning. Simulating the advertising industry, you’ll work in art director/copywriter partnerships to devise campaigns for real products in a wide range of media, resulting in a thorough and professional portfolio. From idea conception to delivery, you’ll learn how to work to a client’s brief and present your ideas effectively. As a member of Design & Art Direction (D&AD) – the industry’s most influential body – the course gives you the opportunity to exhibit your work at the New Blood competition and meet key industry figures, whilst workshops and placements at top international agencies will equip you with the contacts and understanding to win the job you want after graduation. Further details Based on real agency briefs, you’ll undertake the strategic planning, conceptual thinking and execution skills – visual and written – necessary to turn a business objective into an engaging, relevant, coherent campaign. Starting with ‘traditional media’ (posters, press, radio and TV), the course builds your capabilities to encompass the latest online and social media techniques needed to reach diverse target groups in a dynamic multimedia environment. Identifying and understanding the relevant target audience is critical to a successful campaign, so we’ll encourage you to consider the impact of your work within ethical, economic, psychological and socio-political frameworks. You’ll also gain the critical understanding which underpins the work of the mature, reflective, professional practitioner.

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Our students win prestigious awards year after year, in industry competitions including D&AD. View their work at: falmouth.ac.uk/creativeadvertising dandad.org

MA Creative Advertising

falmouth.ac.uk/ creativeadvertising Key facts Campus: Falmouth Mode of study: Full-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Creative Advertising at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730. Interview When you apply, we’ll ask you to complete a project based on a real advertising brief and submit a portfolio of your work. Your creative work samples can include anything from creative writing, photographs, videos or drawings, to films or 3D work. You may then be invited to meet members of the course team for an interview or interviewed over the phone or be by video conference. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Full-time International £12,225 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation.

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Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three 15-week study blocks: Study Blocks 1 & 2 Study Block 1 focuses on strategic thinking as the first step in fulfilling clients’ briefs. If your specialism is art direction, you’ll learn vital layout and typography skills, as well as developing your appreciation of photography, film, illustration and fine art, and their application to advertising. For copywriters, a range of practical projects will further your writing skills, helping you write in a clear, lively and visual style to stimulate your audience. During London Study Week, we visit a number of major advertising agencies (see Building professional experience below). Study Block 3 In Study Block 3, you’ll produce a portfolio that will help your transition into this competitive industry. Working with a partner – copywriter or art director – your portfolio can include live projects negotiated with agencies and clients, supported and advised by the course team. The course’s practical elements are substantiated by theoretical studies in Visual Culture & Communication, where you’ll research and analyse advertising within changing cultural contexts. The Applied Technology unit gives you hands-on IT training, including using software packages like InDesign, Photoshop, imaging, file conversion, typography and web development. Course delivery You’ll be taught in small groups, through individual and team tutorials, seminars and workshops, supported by lectures from key figures in advertising and related media. The course replicates the experience of working in a typical fullservice agency and your project work will be delivered within that context. As well as working individually, you’ll work in copywriter/ art director pairs and groups to strengthen your communication and negotiation skills. Our Virtual Learning Environment provides information to assist you with research and project work.

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Case study Dominic Butler “My creative partner and I just won two industry awards that are set to launch our careers. We were commended by the Young Creative Network (YCN) for our work on The Co-operative and we were awarded Best New Blood at the D&AD New Blood 2012 exhibition in London. This has helped us secure a placement where we hope to work on some big clients’ briefs and develop a reputation for our work. From their experience as creative directors, the tutors can advise you on everything, from how to approach an agency for a placement to how to behave and work when you get there. The course is run like a start-up agency. This really got us used to how the industry operates and we know what to expect when we enter agencies on placements.”

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Building professional experience A unique feature of our MA, our London Study Week puts you at the heart of the creative advertising industry, building knowledge and making contacts. What’s more it will give you a vital and thorough grounding in agency structure and how it corresponds and responds to clients’ business. We also visit a leading headhunter, who’ll show you a variety of portfolios that demonstrate best practice in terms of creativity and winning jobs. Our graduates are employed worldwide by agencies, media companies and in-house advertising units such as DDB, Wieden & Kennedy, BBH, the BBC, Saatchi & Saatchi, Havas Worldwide, Figtree, Ogilvy One, Dyson, VCCP, Mindshare, Leo Burnett, TBWA, Agency Republic, McCann-Erickson, Publicis and 180 Amsterdam. Course assessment – Assessment at the end of each study block – Combination of visual, verbal and written assignments – Final, external assessment takes place in September Facilities – Full IT facilities – Course-specific computer suite – Large Mac suite where most of the IT lectures take place Find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities Potential careers include: – Copywriter, art director or creative director – Strategic planner – Marketing director, communications officer or event manager – Web content producer – Research and further education

Industry connections Work placements are arranged for students at leading agencies, which regularly lead to employment, including: – Ogilvy – AMV BBDO – Leo Burnett – Dare Digital – Bray Leino – 180 Amsterdam dandad.org

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“In my opinion, Falmouth’s Creative Advertising course meets all the criteria to not only prepare students to meet the standards required for an MA, but also the expectations of the ever-changing and demanding creative industry.” Tony Malcolm Creative Director, Leo Burnett

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Felipe Guimaraes and Lambros Charalambous were hired by prestigious agency BBH, after completing a three-month placement. As an art directorcopywriter team, they’ve produced a digital treatment for Weetabix and a Facebook app for Axe.

Hollie Newton is a senior creative at Wieden & Kennedy, London, regularly winning awards for this innovative and highly regarded agency whose clients include Honda, Lurpak and Nike.

James Hodson and Jason Keet are a creative team at Agency Republic, winner of Digital Agency of the Year five times. They have worked on accounts for the likes of PlayStation, Smirnoff, O2 and Nivea.

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MA Creative Education

falmouth.ac.uk/ creativeeducationma Some recent visiting lecturers Dr Margo Blythman London College of Communications on visual plagiarism and arts practices. Dr Jan Huyton Cardiff Metropolitan University on the emotional dimensions of learning and impact on student retention and success. Marcia Ody Manchester University on peer assisted study support. Course Leader: Associate Professor David Hawkins David is Associate Professor of Design and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) linked to research development within art and design subjects, in particular. An ergonomist, designer and writer on design history and theory, he has written many academic papers and conference papers, edited a design magazine and written and contributed to books on design and design business. He has worked as a design consultant, designermaker, university lecturer and researcher since graduating in Ergonomics from Loughborough University in 1980. PGCHE accredited by

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MA Creative Education This course recognises that teaching is an inherently creative activity and draws on the current contexts within which design, media, art and performance education operate. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the innovation and creativity of your subject area to inform your approaches to teaching and learning. Acknowledging that the best teachers are also learners, you’ll be taking a scholarly look at teaching and reflecting on the literature, practices and contexts of the creative curriculum. This course also addresses a need to develop informed professionalism to support the teaching and learning of an increasingly diverse student group. Further details Delivered in three distinct stages, this course aims to develop confident, professional teaching within a context of both creative and academic practices. The stages are: –P ostgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) creative contexts – Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Education – MA in Creative Education, research project The Certificate stage (year 1) offers you a stand-alone qualification for teaching in higher education. The Diploma and Research stages (years 2 and 3) introduce pedagogic scholarship and educational research methods and provide opportunity for you to engage in a negotiated research project relevant to your own educational context and sector. We anticipate that you’ll achieve the Certificate stage within one year of study, the Diploma within two years and the Masters after three – though this may be negotiated within the maximum period of registration (six years).

MA Creative Education

falmouth.ac.uk/ creativeeducationma Key facts Campus: Falmouth Mode of study: Part-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. All applicants are required to have a minimum of 90 hours of teaching or supporting students in the academic year of study. For further information about MA Creative Education at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730. Interview Interviews are arranged for all those applying to the course and are held with one or more members of the course team. Fees and funding Tuition fees for 2014/2015: – Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education: £2,000 – Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Education: £2,995 – MA in Creative Education research stage: £2,995 The tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

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Course structure The course comprises three stages across three years, though each stage may be taken as a stand-alone unit (depending on application criteria). – The PGCHE comprises three modules of 20 credits each. Assessed through a series of assignments, you’ll build a teaching portfolio evidencing the areas of activity, core knowledge and professional values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning. – The Diploma comprises three 20-credit units intended to extend your professional engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning. – T he Masters research stage offers the opportunity to engage in a year-long negotiated 60-credit supervised research project into an aspect of teaching and/or learning in creative disciplines. Course delivery The PGCHE offers a taught model with sessions delivered weekly plus a week-long ‘summer school’ in July. The Diploma offers a blend of taught and online components, including three two-day taught events supported by a range of online activities and discussion. During the Masters research stage, you’ll be supported by both a supervisor and regular research forum meetings. The course is further supported through the online platform, The Learning Space, which hosts course information, readings and resources to support your scholarship. Building professional experience The MA in Creative Education allows you to reflect on your teaching practice and subject context, in order to explore this in relation to current thinking and research in learning and teaching. The course is founded on the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. It explores key areas of activity, core knowledge and professional values, and explores these within the context of the creative disciplines. The PGCHE offers a route to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Participants have the opportunity to engage with technical and digital innovations relevant to their subject teaching, as well as inform their approaches to teaching through an understanding of creative pedagogy. Course assessment – Teaching portfolio comprising individual assignments, designed to provide a relevant and meaningful resource for future reference – Scholarship and research assignments at Diploma stage – Final MA research project and dissertation with the opportunity to publish

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Case study Angela Annesley “As a practising journalist turned lecturer, this course has given me the opportunity and space to discuss teaching methods and theory and find new ways of using my professional experience to enhance my teaching. It’s helped me to evaluate how I approach my students both as individuals and as learners, and completely changed my methods of planning. I feel I have a much stronger grasp of the bigger picture now. The course has helped me to see how my teaching methods align with current educational theory and why some learners react the way they do, and how to help those who do not respond as you would wish. The opportunity to reflect and learn from others has been invaluable, both in reinforcing my knowledge of teaching practices in HE and giving me the confidence to try out some new ideas to make my teaching more inclusive and engaging.”

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Facilities – E xcellent library resources include a wide range of journals and current publications (on and offline) – Career and further study support – Access to teaching, IT and study facilities Find out more at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Future opportunities The PGCHE is accredited by the Higher Education Academy and graduates of the course will be able to apply for Fellowship of the HEA, indicated by the post-nominal FHEA. This is a nationally recognised indication of professional status. Potential careers and further study opportunities include: – Doctoral study – Subject specialist tutor – Curriculum designer – Educational researcher – Senior fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

This course also addresses a need to develop informed professionalism to support the teaching and learning of an increasingly diverse student group. Masters research The MA in Creative Education provides a continuing professional development opportunity for those in existing teaching and/or learning support roles. It is also a platform for participants to engage in action research and reflective practice. It is possible to take each stage of the MA in Creative Education as a separate entity, or to use each part to progress through the whole course and engage in a Masters-level education research project. Past research projects have included: – Exploring failure as a pedagogic principle – Models of assessment through online peer review – A comparative study of open educational resources – Students’ understanding of visual plagiarism Such research projects reflect the interests and subject contexts of the researchers and provide pilot projects that allow participants to investigate their subject area and apply appropriate research methodologies. Participants may also progress to further research, either through funded learning and teaching projects or through undertaking a professional doctorate in education.

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“The course has developed my confidence and self-belief in ways I could not have foreseen, allowing me to identify good practice and align my teaching with current theory. I’ve developed extensively, both personally and professionally.” PGCHE Participant

MA Film and Television

falmouth.ac.uk/ film-television-ma Some recent visiting lecturers Jaimie D’Cruz Producer, Exit Through the Gift Shop Dan Adamson Director of Programmes, Twofour Broadcast Simon Nash Producer, director and writer of natural history documentaries Brett Harvey Writer/Director Bridget Sneyd Senior Executive Producer, Twofour Broadcast Course Coordinator: Dr Dario Llinares Dario’s academic background focuses on interrogating film and television as cultural and political artefacts productive of ideological, historical and gendered representations. His PhD investigated the discourse of idealised masculinity that emerges through the iconography of the astronaut, which also underpinned his first single authored monograph entitled The Astronaut: Cultural Mythology and Idealised Masculinity. His current research is in the area of spectatorship in the digital age and he is co-editing a special edition of Networked Knowledge online journal and is leader of an on-going audience research project entitled www.interactivespectatorships.org. Accredited by

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MA Film and Television The arrival of the digital age has revolutionised the traditional broadcast landscape of production, distribution and exhibition. This new MA course, built on the success of what was formally MA Television Production, reflects and interrogates the highly fluid nature of the contemporary screen media environment. Rather than being fearful of what is to come, or nostalgic for the past, the course gives you the confidence to analyse the diversity and crossover of today’s film and television, and acquire the creative skills to produce intelligent and inspirational visual work. Further details Our philosophy is one of flexibility, so you’ll shape the curriculum around your own interests, whether in theory, practice, or a combination of the two. Drawn from the fundamentals of history, theory and criticism, our theoretical strand develops tomorrow’s cineastes, cultural commentators, journalists and academics. This also underpins our approach to practice. You’ll not only learn how to direct, shoot, edit, write and produce well, but why, philosophically and creatively, your ideas are worth being made. We explore the dynamics of the industry, and what it takes to succeed in a constant cycle of change. Anyone with a phone and a laptop has the ability to record, edit and disseminate their own projects, democratising film and television in innumerable ways. As such, clear industry pathways are less discernable but provide a fruitful framework for those who have the ideas, talent and courage to adapt to and embrace this new era.

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falmouth.ac.uk/ film-television-ma Key facts Campus: Penryn Mode of study: Full-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Film & Television at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730. We welcome applications from those with relevant Level 6 qualifications. If you have professional experience, this can sometimes be substituted for traditional academic qualifications. This experience should be current (gained within the last five years) and should be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. We’ll assess your application and if we think you have the potential to study on the course, we’ll invite to an interview. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Full-time International £12,225 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

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Course Structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three 15-week study blocks. Study Blocks 1&2 Through the study of film and TV - and the interrelationship of theory and practice - you will initially explore theories of how ‘moving images’ are integrated into today’s culture and acquire the analytical tools to research various areas of current screen culture. An introduction to the organisational and structural practices at the heart of the film and TV industries will help you learn how to design a project, working through stages of development, pitching ideas, and responding to feedback. Screenwriting sessions will include formulating treatments and writing drafts. There will also be advice on setting up production companies, how to enter film festivals, marketing, budgeting, social media, working to a brief, and the commissioning process. Hands-on practice modules will give you knowledge of all production strands and develop skills in various craft areas: directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, sound, and lighting. You will then have the opportunity to specialise in the second semester, choosing from a range of theory, practice or combination modules. Study Block 3 Depending on your chosen specialism, in the third semester you’ll produce either: a theory-based dissertation; a theory and practice-based film & production portfolio; or a conceptual project, which also draws upon both theory and practice. Course Delivery Crossing disciplinary areas such as Cultural Studies, Sociology, Journalism, English, Philosophy and, of course, Film and Television Studies, our MA offers academically-minded students comprehensive supervision and guidance for moving onto PhD research. We have a strong visiting lecturer programme with recent guests including critics Dr Mark Kermode, Professor Linda Ruth Williams and Dr Will Brooker. You will also benefit from individual and small group tutorials with our practice tutors - all active writers, producers, directors, editors and cinematographers who create substantive work across all screen media. Alongside core teaching, you will receive technical inductions on our large range of equipment and production software to cover basic technical skills. This can be enhanced through additional workshops, and master classes, to facilitate creative experimentation.

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Case study Martin Conway “The practical nature of Falmouth’s MA enabled me to enter the industry with a greater confidence. It’s a very professional environment. You have to come up with programme ideas that you pitch to a panel of tutors, who then commission them. You learn about the process of developing an idea, how to write a proposal and the language you learn to use mirrors that of the industry. It’s a very practical course too. You learn about the nuts and bolts of programme making at every level; how to be a camera operator, how to record sound, how to edit. All the equipment is industry standard. All my lecturers were industry professionals; my director tutor was a commercial director who ran his own production company in Soho. The whole ethos of the course was built around what happens in the real world.” Martin is now a series producer at Shine and has been a senior producer on six series of The Apprentice. shine.tv

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Building professional experience Falmouth University recently hosted the Channel 4 Talent Day and we are active in developing work placements and internships. We have a wide range of contacts and industry specialists who contribute to the course, including Tony Grisoni (writer of Southcliffe, Red Riding, and How I Live Now), Mary Burke (producer of For Those in Peril, Berberian Sound Studio, and The Midnight Beast), and James Henry (writer for Campus and Green Wing). Since 2009, we have sent dozens of students to Warp and TwoFour, and regularly update our webpages with work experience opportunities and jobs. Facilities The purpose-built Media Centre facilities include: – 116-seat cinema with HD projection and surround sound – A range of high specification cameras including RED, BlackMagic and Canon, jibs, tracks and dollies – Digital production suites with Final Draft, Movie Magic and edit software – Six Avid Unity Media Network servers and ten creative labs with edit/sound – Recording and sound edit studios – 14x8m TV studio with cameras, gallery facility, Chromatte grey screen, blue/green screen and full lighting rig – Centroid 3D (Pinewood-networked) Motion Capture studio/ research lab – Virtual Studio using the latest technology – 23,500-title TV and film library Career Opportunities Potential careers include: – All technical/creative roles linked with direction, production, cinematography, editing, sound, lighting – writing for the screen – film and television criticism – research for film and TV – Film and TV marketing, distribution and sales – digital and social media content/distribution – Film festival and arts curatorship – media-based project management

Industry connections We run a number of projects with broadcasters and production companies, including: – The London Grad Show – an excellent networking opportunity – Twofour Broadcast pitch – Twofour digital multiplatform pitch – Trip to London including meetings, workshops and screenings with industry professionals – Twofour Broadcast placements with bursaries

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“This course attracts highly motivated people and gives them a useful and practical grounding. It helps them to identify a career path within the industry and enables them to choose their own direction.” Jeremy Gibson External Examiner and former Controller of BBC Documentaries

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Jessica Symons is now Commissioning Editor of Children’s Programmes at Channel 5, with overall responsibility for the channel’s acclaimed Milkshake! pre-school strand – the home of high-profile shows like Peppa Pig and Fifi and the Flowertots.

Graduates Tom Eldridge and Toby Lobb set up iKandi Media in north Cornwall, producing independent films, documentaries and corporate productions. They’ve won several awards and had productions shown at the Sundance and Edinburgh film festivals.

Simon Hawtin was head of development at Touch Productions before recently moving on to become a producer at the BBC’s acclaimed Natural History Unit.

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MA Illustration – Authorial Practice

falmouth.ac.uk/ illustrationma Some recent visiting lecturers Benoît Jacques Internationally acclaimed illustrator and self-published author Paul Slater One of Britain’s most popular and highly regarded illustrators Adam Dant Whose work has appeared in the Tate Modern, the V&A and MoMA Peter Blegvad Renowned absurdist, author of Leviathan comic strip/book Graham Rawle Illustrator of the Guardian’s famous ‘Lost Consonants’ comic strip Deborah Levy Man Booker Prize 2012 shortlisted author Course Leader: Steve Braund Steve worked in commercial illustration throughout the 1980s and 1990s, for companies including Puffin, Macmillan, Heinemann, Radio and TV Times and the Sunday Times, subsequently going into education and independent publishing. Steve created MA Illustration: Authorial Practice; is founder and director of graphic literature publisher Atlantic Press; international advisory group member for The House of Illustration; and external examiner at the Royal College of Art and University of Brighton. His work has been commissioned and exhibited nationally and internationally.

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MA Illustration Authorial Practice On this unique illustration course – the only one of its kind with a specific academic focus on authorial practice – you’ll develop your own voice. You’ll learn to see your work as an evolving practice rather than as a response to an already defined concept or brief, as you challenge and re-evaluate your work with the help of teaching staff who are experienced practitioners. As your authorial voice develops and you learn to identify your audience, you’ll also be encouraged to take an entrepreneurial approach, thinking creatively about the outlets and options for your work. This professionalism is aided by the course’s close relationship with independent publisher Atlantic Press, offering you opportunities to gain direct experience in the many aspects of producing and publishing graphic literature. Further details At the heart of this studio-based course is a belief that there is a need to reassert the characteristics of personal origination, ownership, storytelling and literary ideas within the medium of illustration. We’ll help you gain the confidence to take ownership of your work, you’ll develop new ideas and concepts driven by your desire to create a distinct, original, authorial voice. You’ll explore narrative and storytelling as defined by your developing voice, working on longer-term projects across a variety of mediums that suit your interests – including children’s books, graphic novels, digital work and screen-based production. The course will also engage you with current ideas and thinking related to notions of authorship, encouraging you to draw inspiration from a diverse range of influences, providing further personal insight and direction for your practice.

MA Illustration – Authorial Practice

falmouth.ac.uk/ illustrationma Key facts Campus: Falmouth Mode of study: One year full-time or two years part-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on +44 (0)1326 213730. Interview When you apply to join the course, we’ll ask you to send us a study proposal and either samples of work or a link to your website or blog, if you have one. At interview we’ll look for authorial illustration potential or capabilities, illustration ability, graphic skills, drawing skills, creative writing/storytelling potential, ideas and concepts. We really value meeting you in person but we can hold a telephone or Skype interview if this is not possible. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Part-time UK/EU £ 2,995 Full-time International £12,225 Part-time International £6,113 per year Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation.

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Course structure This is a one-year course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into three 15-week study blocks. Alternatively, you can study part-time over two years, totalling 90 weeks. Study Blocks 1,2 & 3 Over the course of the year you’ll be required to produce a sequence of three negotiated practical projects based on personal authorial illustration work. The lecture and seminar series Illustration Discourses supports the practical work, running concurrently with a research journal, which builds connections and the opportunity to reflect on practice. You’ll be expected to demonstrate progression; indicating the research, analysis, reflection and investigation necessary for the development of a successful and distinctive authorial illustration practice. You’ll also produce two analytical essays and deliver a presentation exploring areas of personal interest within the authorial context relating to your practice. These will show a consideration of audience awareness and the processes and development of your practice. In order to develop self-reliance the course allows you a good deal of freedom to develop your projects. Course delivery Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, seminars, group critiques and workshops, supported by high-profile guest speakers. The Illustration Discourses lecture series considers authorial positions, related theories and their contexts. Both lectures and seminars will help inform your negotiated practical projects, whilst recording your studio practice in a research journal will aid self-reflection. Building professional experience A unique feature of our MA is our relationship with Atlantic Press. The specialist publishing house, based in Penryn, was founded 15 years ago by course leader Steve Braund. The partnership enables you to learn about the whole publishing process, from concept to realisation – as well as the practical aspects of printing, distribution and marketing. The close proximity of a publishing press also means that internships to students on the course are offered on a regular basis. The course will give you a grounding in all aspects of professional practice related to the work of an authorial illustrator. You’ll also be encouraged to consider entrepreneurial approaches to your practice. At the end of the course, you’ll mount a professional presentation of work from your Negotiated MA project.

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Case study Jenny Soep “The prestigious Polar Music Prize in Stockholm has asked me back for the third year, to draw this year’s laureates Yoyo Ma and Paul Simon. Last year it was Patti Smith and the Kronos Quartet, the year before it was Björk and Ennio Morricone. The drawings I create of them doing their talks the day before the ceremony are made into prints given to the ceremony banquet guests afterwards. What I loved about Falmouth was how accessible and amenable the different departments were. There is very much a ‘crosspollination’ and organic ethos amongst them. Any idea you had was hugely encouraged and supported.

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Course assessment – Assessment takes place at the end of each module – Combination of visual, verbal and written assignments – Final assessment takes place in September Facilities – Individual studio space – Full IT facilities – Print room – Comprehensive library facilities – Access to specialist equipment Find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities Potential careers include: – Commissioned or self-published illustrator – Art director or creative director – Illustration residencies – Curatorial roles – Teaching – Further study

The course injected a great deal more motivation, professionalism and creativity into my practice, helping me foster and cultivate connections and progressions in my chosen area, especially combining traditional craftsmanship with new technologies.” jennysoep.blogspot.co.uk polarmusicprize.org

Our respected annual Falmouth Illustration Forum, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2012 with the publication of the world’s first book devoted to the subject, The Authorial Illustrator (available from atlanticpressbooks. com). Each annual forum explores different aspects of authorial illustration and includes internationally renowned guest speakers.

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“The MA Authorial Illustration course is inspiring and pioneering.” Deborah Levy Visiting Professor of Writing in Illustration, Falmouth University Man Booker Prize and BBC International Short Story Award 2012 shortlisted author

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Barnaby Richards’ autobiographical comic Beetroot will be published by Blank Slate Books in 2013. As a freelance illustrator, his clients have included the Guardian, the Observer, Reader’s Digest, Dazed & Confused and Paul Smith Jeans.

Cosei Kawa is a lecturer in illustration at the Kyoto University of Art & Design. His work has been featured in many children’s books and clients have included Harrods and Harper Collins.

Sophie Burdess is an art director at Little Brown Book Group in London, having held the same position previously at both Penguin and Walker Books. littlebrown.co.uk

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MA International Journalism

falmouth.ac.uk/ international journalism Some recent visiting lecturers Peter Sharp Al Jazeerah News Correspondent Robin Elias Managing Editor, ITV News Sophie Chalk International television journalist James Brabazon Award-winning international news journalist and documentary maker

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MA International Journalism Are you hungry for a career in global news? Would you like to travel and report on some of the world’s most important and exciting stories? Could you see yourself breaking international stories from a newsroom in London, Hong Kong or New York? On this challenging, hands-on course you’ll gain the multimedia skills and experience you need to make it in the world of international journalism.

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On this pioneering MA run by experienced news industry professionals, you’ll learn how to produce high quality journalism Rob Walker for television, radio, online and print from day one. Equipped BBC Olympic Sailing Correspondent with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential Cormac Macmahon for a career in this demanding, ever-changing field, 80% of our News Editor at Global Radio graduates go on to establish successful careers in the global news industry. Could you be one of them? Course Leader: George Matheson An award-winning journalist with over 20 years’ experience, George has been a foreign correspondent for publications including the Guardian, the Evening Standard and The Times; a freelance broadcast reporter; and a bi-media reporter for ITN covering stories such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of apartheid in South Africa and the Gulf War. From reporting, George became an editor at Reuters, then joined the BBC to help launch News 24 as output editor, before returning to ITN as programme editor. George continues to produce and direct for independent television companies. Accredited by

Further details Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and Creative Skillset, our International Journalism MA is specifically designed to train journalists to work in today’s global news market. By replicating the conditions of global newsrooms, the course will give you hands-on experience of professional news production, teaching you the core skills needed for quality journalism across different platforms. Our award-winning students have broadcast to 40 million listeners on the BBC World Service and reported from across the world, working directly with news editors from radio and television stations. You’ll be shown how to stay safe in volatile situations through our unique Hostile Environment Training, as well as given the opportunity to undertake placements at leading news organisations including the BBC, Reuters, APTN, Sky News, the Independent and the Telegraph as well as independent current affairs and online companies.

MA International Journalism

falmouth.ac.uk/ international journalism Key facts Campus: Penryn Mode of study: Full-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60,

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Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks and divided into seven modules of study. Study Block 1 Your first semester will be spent learning the practical skills needed to use newsroom equipment as well as analysing and studying what news actually is. Study Block 2 In the second semester you’ll concentrate on using those skills to produce real-time news bulletins for radio, television, print and online. Study Block 3

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Your third semester will see you undertake our unique Hostile Environment Training as well as head out on placements within the industry, followed by your final negotiated project. This project will require you to apply your newly acquired skills by independently producing an innovative and highly creative piece of journalism as well as a 5,000-word contextual and analytical review.

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Alongside this, you’ll complete detailed analysis of international news values, international news gathering, research, interviewing, writing and presenting news – all the while gaining an understanding of the relationship between international politics and journalism. You’ll also study media law, media regulation and the media ethics that underpin international professional practice.

You’ll need to attend an interview and present a portfolio of appropriate work. Your portfolio should include examples of the range of your work, development of ideas, interests and experiences. EU international students will typically be interviewed remotely and will need to submit a portfolio online or as a CD/DVD. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Full-time International £12,225 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

Course delivery MA International Journalism is a very practical course. You’ll get hands-on training delivering TV and radio bulletins in real time to professional standards monitored by industry insiders. You’ll be working closely with our academic team of highly skilled industry professionals, learning first hand from their valuable experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with BBC and independent radio and television stations who visit our newsroom to act as editors for the day, as well as run advice sessions. Building professional experience The vocational nature of the course means you’ll gain practical skills producing and presenting international TV, radio and online content under pressure where teamwork is vital. Away from our newsroom, the professional practice unit offers you the opportunity to travel overseas and report in-depth on international news stories. The MA has established and extensive links with local, national and international news and multimedia organisations, and our course team’s close contact with the industry helps place students in the organisations they want to work for – whether it’s Sky World News in London or the Associated Press in Sydney. 33

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Case study Jessica Dowse “Before I’d even graduated, I’d secured a job as a video journalist at China Radio International in Beijing. I was amazed that I was getting a job that I had trained for and that promised to be an exciting start to life in the real world. I’m part of a team that produces videos on Chinese culture, society and current events. Within a month we had successfully pitched a travel show where we travel the country exploring a China beyond the guidebooks. We’re now on our third series. I now have the freedom to pitch a topic, shoot it, present it, edit it and voice it – and it’s only because of the training I gained at Falmouth that I feel totally confident in tackling every stage of production.” english.cri.cn

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Course assessment – Assessment of portfolio of print, online and broadcast work – Examinations – Assignments – Presentations Facilities – Media Centre – Fully digital newsroom – Industry-standard radio and television studios – State-of-the-art equipment Find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities Potential careers include: – Reporter – Producer – News writer – Presenter on television, online or radio

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“With its mixture of training and common sense preparation, Falmouth’s International Journalism course will prove of lasting benefit.” Bill Neely International Editor, ITV News

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Ciara Sutton is a multimedia international journalist who joined Reuters staff straight after graduating. She’s now working on the Reuters Television news service for India.

Rosalie e’Silva is now news producer for CNN International’s London Bureau. She works for the award-winning channel, writing scripts and overseeing news bulletins from the control room during the live shows.

Alex Aucott is a freelance journalist based in France. He writes and voices pieces in English and video edits live news broadcast content for rolling news channels euronews and France24.

Eric Graydon joined the BBC following a work placement there while on the MA. He’s now a radio journalist on the BBC World Service broadcasting to over 40 million people across the globe.

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MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism

falmouth.ac.uk/ mmbroadcast journalism Some recent visiting lecturers Dmitri Houtart Current Affairs Editor, BBC West Ciara Sutton Reporter/Producer, Reuters Video News Robin Elias Managing Editor, ITV News Cormac MacMahon News Editor, Global Radio Rob Walker BBC Olympics 2012 Sailing Correspondent Course Leader: Charlotte Barry Charlotte is a journalist and trainer with extensive experience as a reporter and producer in print, broadcasting, online and public relations. At Falmouth she specialises in practical multimedia journalism skills, social media, media ethics and regulation, and political frameworks. Previously an associate director of MediaWise, a charity providing advice, information, research and training on media ethics, she has also been a tutor for NCTJ Training on its news reporting, periodicals and sub-editing distance learning courses. Accredited by

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MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism Over the last 20 years, our Multimedia Broadcast Journalism MA has built an international reputation for teaching and establishing many of the key people in the broadcasting world. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), the course is intensely practical and structured around the demands of the industry. You’ll learn to put together multimedia news bulletins, magazine programmes and feature reports for radio, television, online and cross-platform newsrooms. Acting in turn as news editor, presenter and reporter, and conducting live interviews, you’ll use state-of-the-art digital equipment to get to grips with the editorial and technical roles of a multimedia broadcast newsroom. Essentially, you’ll graduate ready to step straight into the exciting and demanding world of multimedia broadcast journalism, as a graduate of one of the leading courses in the country. Further details Aimed at aspiring journalists who want to work in local, regional or national news and current affairs, the course operates from our industry-standard Media Centre. Making contacts, interviewing live guests, researching and writing news – as well as using the latest online and social media techniques – you’ll get hands-on experience producing and presenting TV and radio programmes in real time. You’ll become proficient in news gathering, scriptwriting, recording, editing and uploading stories to our website. You’ll also learn about the social, economic, ethical, regulatory, political, legal, financial and technological frameworks within which multimedia news and current affairs operate. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience from local radio stations and undertake a three-week industry work placement. You can either apply for the MA in Multimedia Broadcast Journalism or elect to specialise by registering for the MA in Investigative Multimedia Broadcast Journalism, Science Multimedia Broadcast Journalism or Sports Multimedia Broadcast Journalism.

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Course structure This is a one-year, full-time course delivered over 45 weeks. You’ll complete five taught modules and then choose one of the four options below for your MA project. Study Blocks 1 & 2

Key facts Campus: Falmouth Mode of study: Full-time Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Multimedia Broadcast Journalism at Falmouth, please email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on: +44 (0)1326 213730. Interview The course team will assess your application and if we think you have the potential to study at Falmouth, we’ll invite you to an interview. If you live in the UK we would really like to see you in person, but we can hold a telephone interview if this is not possible. If you’re an EU applicant, we’re happy to interview you by telephone. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Full-time International £12,225 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

From the outset, you’ll get a thorough grounding in multimedia broadcasting, journalism and social media skills from experienced professionals. The law, media regulation and ethics, and political frameworks elements will underpin these hands-on skills and help develop your understanding of the latest technological developments and current debates in the media. These sessions continue with an ever-increasing emphasis on practical expertise and teamwork in a dynamic multimedia newsroom environment. You’ll produce, direct, script and edit radio and television programmes and online content. Study Block 3 In the final semester, practical work for your MA project runs alongside a compulsory placement in broadcast or online media. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from one of the following: – MA in Multimedia Broadcast Journalism is generic. You may choose a project on any news or current affairs subject. – MA Investigative Multimedia Broadcast Journalism enables you to focus on the specialist skills needed to elicit the truth and to structure complex stories. – MA Science Multimedia Broadcast Journalism encourages you to present scientific issues to a wide audience. – MA Sports Multimedia Broadcast Journalism allows you to look closely at current practice, trends and issues in sports journalism. Course delivery Our staff team is made up of skilled industry practitioners with a wealth of expertise. Initially your time is divided between learning practical skills in the multimedia newsroom and media law, regulation, ethics and political frameworks in seminar groups. As you progress, you’ll apply these skills by working on news stories and features and filing live reports from courts, council meetings and police briefings. Building professional experience This MA is designed to prepare you for work as a journalist, so regular editorial meetings and practical production are integral to the course. On our news days, you’ll work in teams to run a multimedia newsroom, with editors from the region’s radio and television stations acting as editors and giving advice in question and answer sessions. 37

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Case study Victoria Kirby “Falmouth was one of three places I was recommended to go by all the editors I did work experience with. They said Falmouth had a good reputation, and its graduates were good and creative journalists. The course was great because it did radio, TV and online, which is quite rare. In a time of cuts, you need to make yourself as skilled as you can. I’m currently a producer at BBC Breakfast TV, and I’ve just finished producing Wimbledon for the programme, which was really exciting. Every day you’re under pressure to come up with guests and interesting ways of doing headlines, promos and bulletins, but it’s all worth it. The course braced me for the hectic pace of life as a journalist. I don’t think I’d be where I am without my MA.” bbc.co.uk

Industry connections Recent graduates are now working across the media spectrum, including at: – ITV News – ITV Online – Sky Sports News – Sky News – BBC Five Live – BBC Countryfile – BBC local radio/regional TV – BBC News Channel – BBC Newsround – British Forces News – Euronews – Twofour – ShelterBox – Childreach International – Heart FM – Russia Today

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We have extensive links with regional, national and international news organisations, where the course is held in high regard. Students gain work placements across the industry in local, regional and national BBC and independent radio and TV newsrooms, current affairs programmes, independent production companies and online. Many also do freelance weekend work in local radio in Cornwall. Course assessment – Portfolio of broadcast work, law exam, assignments, blogs and presentations – MA Project of a 20-minute TV, radio or multimedia documentary, coupled with a contextual review Facilities – Media Centre equipped with a wide range of industry – standard technology – T V studios, a newsroom, radio studios and a virtual reality studio – Your own workstation in the newsroom Find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities There is a high employment rate among our graduates, whose digital competence is increasingly in demand in the multimedia communications environment, as well as in more traditional broadcast media.

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“The professionalism of Falmouth’s staff made an impression on me from the very first day; I immediately felt like I’d got myself into something that was really going to benefit me” Angus Walker China Correspondent for ITV News. Previously UK Editor.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Some graduate careers… 1 Fergus Walsh is a medical correspondent for the BBC, and has reported from around the world on topics such as stem cells, obesity, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, polio and swine flu. bbc.co.uk/news

2 Tom Allan is a freelance multimedia journalist. He has worked for BBC Scotland and was the Guardian’s first beat blogger. His website focuses on investigative journalism, social media and original stories direct from the community.

3 On graduation Emma Carton became a reporter at Minster FM in York before returning to Cornwall to join Pirate FM, where she is now Deputy Head of News. piratefm.co.uk

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MA Professional Writing

falmouth.ac.uk/ professionalwriting @falwriting Some recent visiting lecturers Patrick Gale Bestselling novelist Philip Marsden Acclaimed non-fiction author and Somerset Maugham Award winner James Henry Green Wing scriptwriter Stephanie Thwaites Top literary agent John Yorke BBC Controller of Drama Production and New Talent John Simmons Leading authority on writing for business Course Leader: Helen Shipman Helen has taught at undergraduate and MA level for over 20 years and has extensive experience of designing and delivering online writing courses. She is also a writer of fiction, and was a finalist in the Sunday Independent short story competition in 2005. Her first novel is currently being edited, and she is working on her second, a contemporary thriller about the murder of a child.

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MA Professional Writing On this commercially focused course, which can be studied either full-time on campus or part-time online, you’ll develop the core skills you need to write flexibly and effectively. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, marketing copy, magazine features or screenplays, you’ll learn how to tailor your work to competitive and fast-moving markets, developing a high-quality portfolio along with the confidence and professionalism you need to forge a successful career. The course is taught entirely by practising writers and editors, and you’ll also benefit from Falmouth’s outstanding connections across the writing and publishing sector, with opportunities to learn from many leading writers and publishing industry insiders. Through a wide range of projects, live briefs and assignments, you’ll discover your strengths as a writer, explore media and audience, and learn how to develop and pitch your ideas – all setting you up to excel as a professional writer. Further details The MA has a strong reputation for giving talented writers the skills needed to build a viable career. That’s because we recognise that only by working to exacting, real-world standards can you You’ll be immersed in the world of writing from the outset, learning how to create compelling narratives and voices before going on to apply these techniques to the specialist areas of your choice. You’ll gain in-depth understanding of the content industry, and of how to raise your own professional profile within it. You’ll be part of a lively and supportive community of fellow writers – whether you take the MA as a full-time or a part-time (online) student. On graduation you’ll be primed to tackle the writing industry head on – with a portfolio and accomplished working style ready to impress potential employers and meet any writing challenge.

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falmouth.ac.uk/ professionalwriting @falwriting Key facts Campus: Penryn Mode of study: Full-time (one year) and part-time/online (two years). The part-time version of the MA is wholly online. Entry requirements Find out more about entry requirements for our MA courses on p60. For further information about MA Professional Writing, email admissions@falmouth.ac.uk or call Admissions on: +44 (0)1326 213730 Interview A sample of your work is required with your application: e.g. a published or unpublished screenplay, report, journalistic feature, novel extract, or short story – anything that demonstrates your aptitude for writing. Successful applicants at this stage are also invited for interview. Skype interviews can be arranged for those unable to make it in person. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Part-time UK/EU £2,995 Full-time International £12,225 Part-time International £6,113 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and, for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries

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Course structure Full-time: The full-time MA course runs over 45 weeks. Part-time: The part-time MA is delivered over 90 weeks through a specially designed virtual learning environment that allows you to take part in seminars and tutorials, engage with visiting speakers and participate in team-based writing and editorial projects. If you’re interested in developing an MA project related to your job, this may well be possible. For both full-time and online students, the course is delivered across three study blocks: Study Blocks 1 & 2 You’ll start by developing your core writing skills across a range of formats, then choose two specialist options from a selection that includes Fiction, Non-fiction, Scriptwriting, and Business & Editorial Writing – building a portfolio that showcases your abilities. To help guide your choice of specialism, you’ll take a module that looks at how writers work in different areas of the content industry. You’ll also learn how to use the web and social media to build a profile as a writer. After completing your specialist options, you’ll take a module in research skills. As part of this, you’ll carry out industryfocused research and develop a proposal for a longer creative project – your MA project. Study Block 3 In the final part of the course, you’ll work independently on this project, supported by a specialist tutor. To accompany your project, you’ll write a contextual essay focusing on an aspect of your writing practice. Course delivery For both full-time and part-time students, the MA is structured around a mix of seminars, lectures, real-world briefs and practical workshops, along with your own self-managed work. You’ll work individually and in teams, collaborating with other media professionals and developing your own projects and business ideas. Critiquing will form a valuable part of your learning experience. Building professional experience From day one, you’ll be supported in shaping your work for publication. Many students succeed in placing work in both local and national publications while still on the course. During the second half of the MA, you’ll be encouraged to identify and undertake writing-related work experience that can feed into your industry-focused research project.

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Case study Patrick Evans “An MA is a big career investment, so it’s important you believe that the course will give you the development you’re looking for. I knew Professional Writing was the right course for me. I didn’t want to do a pure creative writing course; I wanted a career. The course gave me confidence that I was justified in pursuing my ambitions as a writer. We were encouraged to target publications we were interested in writing for. I did an internship at a literary journal, they published my first article, and it all progressed from there.” Patrick is now a journalist and documentary film-maker based in Kiev. His writing has appeared in publications including the Daily Telegraph and the Japan Times, and his reports from Ukraine have featured on BBC Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent.

In previous years, students have secured placements with many leading publishers, media organisations, copywriting agencies, magazines and newspapers, often leading to ongoing work after graduation. Course assessment – Formal assessment and feedback at the end of each module – Final assessment is largely based on your extended creative project, which is accompanied by a contextual essay Facilities – Our library offers access to a wide range of online resources – For campus-based students, our Media Centre has industrystandard audio/video recording and editing equipment – Course-specific Virtual Learning Environment Watch a short film and find out more about Falmouth’s facilities at: falmouth.ac.uk/facilities Career opportunities Our graduates have forged careers across the publishing and content industry. Potential careers include: – Full-time author – Entertainment blogger – App content creator – Freelance journalist – Website editor – Business writer – Script editor – Press officer – Playwright

The MA has links with many leading publishers, literary agencies, writers’ associations and communications agencies.

“My two years spent with Falmouth have been very useful. I’ve already recouped my fees on earnings from writing, which I never really expected when I set out to do the course. I still have my day job in an engineering company, but my writing ‘hobby’ is now profitable and more successful than I could ever have imagined.”

Every year, staff and students attend the London Book Fair, the most important event in the publishing industry calendar.

Frances Valente, who completed the MA Professional Writing as a part-time student from her home in the Shetland Islands. Her first novel, Dancing with the Ferryman, was published in 2011 and rose to #9 in Amazon’s list of bestselling women’s fiction on Kindle.

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“Without the Professional Writing MA I wouldn’t be where I am today. Within two years of graduating I was offered a book deal with Random House. My second book was published this year.” Gareth May Graduate and author of 150 Things Every Man Should Know and Man of the World

“Falmouth’s MA Professional Writing has a unique focus on the more practical aspects of making a career as a writer.” Patrick Gale, Author of Notes from an Exhibition and other bestselling novels

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Some graduate careers… 1

Sarah Oliver is a successful entertainment journalist, author and blogger. She has 12 books to her name and hundreds of red carpets and film premieres under her belt.

Jessica Mayne is currently a researcher and script editor on the BBC’s award-winning drama series Waterloo Road, which is now in its eighth season.

Joe Weir is a copywriter for leading branding agency VentureThree, whose international clients include Sky, Penguin Books, the Times and Emap.

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MFA

falmouth.ac.uk/mfa Key facts Campus: Penryn/Falmouth Mode of study: Full-time or part-time Entry requirements Generally, you will be a successful practitioner with at least four years’ experience in your specialist field and/or a graduate with a first class or 2.1 degree. Your level of experience will be taken into account when we review your application, and in some cases it may be possible to allocate 60 credits under our Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning scheme (APEL), which will reduce the length of the course. Fees and funding For the academic year 2014/2015 MA fees are: Full-time UK/EU £4,995 Part-time UK/EU £2,995 Full-time International £12,225 Part-time International £6,113 Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and , for further years of study, continuing students may incur a small increase in line with inflation. Find out more about scholarships, bursaries and funding on p54-55 or at falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries Interview Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio, study proposal and a written application, and will be expected to attend an interview. International applicants may submit these documents online and we may conduct a Skype or telephone interview if travel to Falmouth is not possible.

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MFA The MFA at Falmouth is a project-based, interdisciplinary Masters course which is designed for creative practitioners from all backgrounds; theatre makers, photographers, choreographers, visual artists, performance and creative writers, designers, musicians and sound artists, film-makers, digital artists and games designers. Further details The creative synergy of this group is an important aspect of this course.  You will begin by interrogating your own practice in two ways. Firstly, in partnership with supervisors and through a series of practical exercises, you will deepen your understanding of where your practice lies and in what it consists. Secondly, you will be able to enrich and widen your practice through engagement with the multi-disciplinary cohort of fellow-students and through contact with other artists, including practitioner/ tutors based at Falmouth. MFA students are part of The Graduate School at Falmouth and will also benefit from regular contact with researchers and PhD students. Both these approaches entail a mixture of practice and critical discourse. Out of this grows a proposal substantial project which may be independent or collaborative, perhaps located within a professional context, and which will constitute a significant ‘calling card’ post-MFA. From within the course, other possibilities will emerge. These include studying abroad, (e.g. an Erasmus Intensive at the University of Madrid), showing work-in-progress in public venues in the region and beyond, and collaborating with international arts organisations.

“We regard MFA students as active partners, sharing and working within an open environment of creative practice and innovative inquiry that brings together a diversity of disciplines while enhancing individual interests.” Jerome Fletcher Course Coordinator

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falmouth.ac.uk/mfa Course Coordinator: Jerome Fletcher Before joining Falmouth in 2010 as Associate Professor of Performance Writing, Jerome was Director of Writing and Senior Lecturer in Performance Writing at Dartington College of Arts. As well as making digital text, his work Penitmento was short-listed for the 2012 New Media Writing Prize. He has publised children’s books, literary concept books, artist’s books and translations, and has has made performances in Vienna, Paris, New York, Budapest and Bregenz and at the Barbican in London, among other places.

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Course structure The MFA differs from other taught Masters at Falmouth in that it has a lower number of teaching hours and a much greater emphasis on practice-based inquiry and critical discourse between student and supervisor. The MFA does retain some aspects of academic study in core areas such as Research Methods and Theoretical studies/Contextual Critical Practice. Over time, the practice-based inquiry informs the academic study, and vice versa. There are two entry points: June: 15 months full-time or 30 months part-time Aimed at those who would prefer a distance learning programme, and who have an established practice and facilities, the course consists of a three-week intensive residential at the Penryn Campus. This period will adopt a critical reflective process with a view to focusing students’ attention on their proposal and on their final project. Supervision will subsequently take place via Skype, email and telephone. October: 15 months full-time or 30 months part-time Aimed at those able to engage with lectures and seminars on site at the Penryn Campus over this period. Students can expect to attend one evening per week during a typical term time.

The MFA is all about negotiation and dialogue – between students, between tutors and students. You mould your own projects and your own degree to suit your own creative and intellectual ambitions.” Jerome Fletcher Course Coordinator

Top-up Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) We are looking at the possibility of adding a PGCHE teaching diploma to your MFA, through integrating your practice with teaching methodologies, in the final phase of your MFA study. Facilities MFA students are generally expected to have an established practice with their own studio or work-space off campus but access to Falmouth’s extensive workshop facilities and equipment at Falmouth can be negotiated, including: – The Media Centre and Photography Centres, which include hi-spec still and digital video equipment. – The Design Centre with CAD machines, laser cutting and printing equipment. – The Performance Centre with designated spaces, practice rooms and recording equipment Students will have full access to our IT facilities and comprehensive library resources.

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Staff Particular areas of expertise and specialist supervisors at Falmouth who will guide you through your projects include: Choreography Professor Ric Allsopp Malaika Sarco Thomas Creative Writing Rupert Loydell Devised Theatre Dr Bob Whalley Digital Craft Dr Justin Marshall Digital Games Design and Digital Animation Tanya Krzywinska Digital Story Telling Professor Mike Wilson Fashion/Performance Sportswear Design Sarah Braddock Clarke Fine Art Rob Gawthrop Music/Sonic Practice Johny Lamb Performance Writing Jerome Fletcher Photography Sian Bonnell Sustainable Design Drummond Masterton Dr Yorick Benjamin

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falmouth.ac.uk/phd Duration of study Full Time: PhD - Maximum length: 4 years MPhil - Maximum length: 3 years Part-time: PhD – Maximum length: 8 years MPhil – Maximum length: 6 years Entry requirements For information on this and how to apply, please see p60. Contact For further information about MPhil and PhD study at Falmouth, please email the Research and Innovation Office at: RIO-Office@falmouth.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1326 255831

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MPhil/PhD The format of study for a research degree (MPhil/ PhD) is very different from a taught degree. As a research student you will engage in a programme of independent research and/or creative work, with guidance from your supervisors. Course outline Meetings with supervisors take place at regular intervals throughout the registration period. During the first year of enrolment you will participate in an induction programme, undertake training in research methods and attend a series of seminars on research in your field. Workshops will also be provided on topics such as preparing a research proposal, presentation skills and writing skills. A PhD is awarded in recognition of the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship. An MPhil degree is awarded in recognition of a systematic, well-documented and well-argued study, which should demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding, critical evaluation and discussion of a field of study. AIR – housing the future of research Providing cutting-edge facilities and an enterprise-focused context for a diverse range of interdisciplinary research, the AIR building is a unique space that connects researchers, producers, innovators, developers and business. It encourages and fosters collaboration and promotes opportunity. Through AIR you can link your research to Cornwall – its businesses; its communities; its landscape. It will also see you working alongside other Falmouth researchers and visiting researchers from around the world, further facilitating the sharing of ideas and enquiry.

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Our PhD students Falmouth research students are currently studying a range of degrees across a variety of subjects. Here are some examples: Gemma Anderson (part-time) Gemma is an artist who specialises in collaborative projects with scientists and institutions such as Imperial College and the Natural History Museum. Her PhD, studied on a part-time basis, Isomorphology: an Investigation (through drawing, modelling and theory) into the Mathematical Forms Underlying Perceived Resemblances between Animal, Mineral and Vegetable Species and her research has resulted in published papers in the Leonardo Journal of Arts and an exhibition at the Natural History Museum.

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“AIR facilitates our engagement with businesses and external partners around research and innovation, knowledge transfer and intellectual property. The building is a vibrant, dynamic place where interesting things are constantly going on – from sandpit activities to leading collaborative research projects.” Professor Philip Moore Pro-Rector (Research & Innovation)

Our PhD students – 70% study full-time – Ages range from mid-20s to over 50 – Just over half are women – A quarter are international – from Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA

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Daniel Metcalfe Daniel has a background in industrial design and his current research project looks at integrating ecological principles and habitat creation into concrete coastal structures such as seawalls, slipways and coastal defences. Based at AIR, Daniel’s project is funded by the European Social Fund and is linked to the Cornish industry through a partnership with a local concrete manufacturer and links with local marine conservation groups. “My business partner (LADDS concrete) has been very supportive in the production of test models for my research. The research community at Falmouth is varied, stimulating and interesting – I am currently working on a few collaborative projects with other researchers.” Alex Murdin With a background as both artist and arts administrator, Alex’s PhD – Art In Public and the Politics of Rural Leisure: Access and Environment – focuses its research on the politics of public art in a rural context. Connections that Alex has made at Falmouth have resulted in a number of opportunities, including an award from the Bright Sparks programme at Gunpowder Park, a residency as part of the Pride of Place public art scheme in Dorset and the current development of new work with the South West Lakes Trust. “Being a part of the Falmouth research community has been an excellent way of making connections to the latest academic thinking in my subject area. Most interesting has been the range of different artists who have visited the University, mostly via the RANE research group (Research into Art and the Natural Environment) of which I am a member.”

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Supervision Research is an integral component of Falmouth’s educational landscape. It informs our teaching and aids our growth, creating a culture of collaboration and the exploration of innovative ideas. We support a number of research clusters and groups across the creative disciplines of art, design, performance, media and writing. For more information on our research groups visit: falmouth.ac.uk/research

The relationship between our research degree students and their supervisors is crucial to the success of the students’ studies. Led by the Director of Studies, the supervisory team is responsible for guiding research students through the programme. As a research student you will have a team of at least two supervisors – a Director of Studies, who will be a member of the University’s staff, and wherever possible a second supervisor will also be drawn from University staff. If the required expertise of supervision is not available internally, it is possible to appoint an external second supervisor. Falmouth’s MPhil/PhD students work alongside postdoctoral Research Fellows and a steady flow of international visiting researchers. All regularly share their enquiry through a lively and engaging programme of lectures, performances, readings, concerts and a variety of other activities. In addition, our crossinstitutional programme enables researchers in all fields to share their work and ideas. Falmouth research degrees are awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London. MPhil/PhD Fees for 2014-15 Full-time UK/EU £4,500 per annum Part-time UK/EU £2,700 per annum International £9,995 per annum

The benefits of Falmouth Undertaking research at Falmouth has numerous advantages, including: – Facilities – substantial investment means you’ll benefit from a host of new facilities, including AIR, The Exchange, the Design Centre and The Performance Centre. – A collaborative community – interdisciplinary research is encouraged and properly facilitated, allowing you to connect with other researchers and groups to fully develop new ideas and areas of enquiry. – AIR – specialising in the digital economy and sustainable design, AIR connects your research with business to allow innovation to happen alongside industry support and knowledge. – C ornwall – home to superfast broadband, a creative community of thinkers and doers, an inspiring landscape and many new businesses, Cornwall is the perfect environment in which to undertake your research.

Fees and Funding

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Fees and Funding Fees and charges are reviewed annually and are detailed on the course leaflets and on our website. For advice and information about tuition fees and other charges, please contact Falmouth’s Finance Office. All students falmouth.ac.uk/studentfinance student.fees@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 213778 Scholarships, bursaries and funding Find the latest information: falmouth.ac.uk/bursaries bursaries@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 213744

Tuition fees are payable in two equal instalments. For courses that start in October the instalments are due in October and January, and for courses that start in January the instalments are due in January and May. In certain circumstances alternative arrangements may be available. Fee sheets for individual courses are available. Scholarships and bursaries A number of bursaries and scholarships are available to home/EU and international postgraduate students at Falmouth, including: – Travel bursaries – Course-specific partial or full fee scholarships – A one-off progression discount of £500 for any postgraduate study if you have graduated from Falmouth or Dartington College of Arts in the last five years. – A funded placement scheme of up to £1,350 is available to postgraduate students who live in Cornwall during their studies and wish to undertake a placement with a business in the county Funding for international students Attracting the very best international students is important to us and we offer generous international scholarships including: – The Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship of £5,000 – A one-off progression discount of £1,000 for any postgraduate study if you have graduated from Falmouth or Dartington College of Arts in the last five years – Placement bursaries of up to £500 For more information visit: falmouth.ac.uk/international/scholarships You can also visit Education UK to access a range of support for international students studying in the UK, including an online funding and scholarship search tool and an international student calculator to help you manage your money for your studies in the UK. educationuk.org/scholarships

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Useful websites for all postgraduate students: prospects.ac.uk Contains a wealth of useful information on postgraduate funding

Professional & Career Development Loans Around 80% of all UK postgraduate students fund their studies through a Professional & Career Development Loan (PCDL). Generally aimed at postgraduate students, PCDLs are designed to help people who want to improve their career prospects, but lack the funds to invest in a suitable vocational programme.

postgraduatestudentships.co.uk Funding search tool and forum For Broadcast Journalism students: bjtc.org.uk/sponsorship.aspx The Broadcast Journalism Training Council’s advice on, and list of, sponsorship schemes Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide The Essential Guide to Funding Further Study (Paperback) ISBN: 1840161299

For further details, please call the freephone information number 0800 585 505 or visit direct.gov.uk/pcdl – A PCDL is a bank loan designed to help you pay for work-related learning. You don’t have to start paying your loan back until at least one month after you stop training – You can take out a PCDL whether you are employed, self-employed or unemployed – PCDLs are available through an arrangement between the government and two high street banks – Remember that a PCDL is a personal loan between you and the bank, and you’re responsible for repaying it to the bank, so you need to feel confident that you will be able to manage your monthly repayments There are three areas that a PCDL can cover: 1 Course fees (up to 80% of course fees) 2 Other course costs 3 Living expenses Your loan can cover one or more of these elements, but cannot exceed £10,000 in total. PCDLs will only support the vocational or learning elements of a course. The Directory of Grant Making Trusts Published by the Charities Aid Foundation, this directory enables grant seekers to search for trusts that might aid them in funding study. The Grants Register Provides information on the availability of postgraduate and professional funding. Each entry gives details of subject area, eligibility, purpose, numbers offered, frequency, value, length of study, establishments and application procedures. Full contact details appear with each awarding organisation or individual award. The Education Grants Directory This title provides information on almost 1,400 sources of financial help for students in need, including national and local funds, statutory funds and student grants, company sponsorship, CDLs and Local Education Authority (LEA) funding. There’s also guidance on selecting the right source of funds for your needs, and advice on how to make an application.

Support Services and Accomodation

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Support Services and Accomodation At Falmouth University we are here to support you through your studies. Services are available at both campuses, offering educational and welfare guidance. While you are with us… A virtual world Our innovative online resources include The Learning Space, a virtual learning environment, which offers 24-hour access to course materials, podcasts and video lectures as well as connecting you to fellow students and staff via an online chat option. At the Penryn campus library there’s also an online enquiry service giving you 24-hour access to a host of online journals, books and other resources, to aid you in your studies. IT support Alongside the open-access IT facilities on both campuses, there are: –S pecialist IT and IT training suites with a range of relevant software to meet generic and subject-specific needs –A central IT Service Desk offering staff and student support with extended opening hours – A laptop loan and laptop clinic service –A range of IT training courses across the whole institution, to complement training at course level Software training We offer all our students training courses, workshops, qualifications and learning support on all major software suites including Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and e-publishing packages. Many of our courses are free and we offer Adobe Certified Association (ACA) and Microsoft MS qualifications at a special student rate. Academic Skills (ASK) ask@fxplus.ac.uk Telephone Penryn +44 (0)1326 370438 Falmouth +44 (0)1326 213862

Academic Skills (ASK) Offering both drop-in workshop sessions and bookable one-toone appointments for all students, ASK provides advice tailored to your individual needs at both campuses, supporting: ASK provides support with: – Study Skills: including note-taking, organisational and presentation skills, planning your workload and revision techniques –D yslexia: ensuring that if you’re dyslexic you have the advice and support you need

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“Studying abroad is an opportunity to expand and broaden your perspective of the world. I’ve learned a lot about British culture as a whole and I’ve been fortunate to have made some really good friends here at Falmouth. I’ve definitely given my classmates a positive taste of what a young black female from Brooklyn is really like. We’ve shared and exchanged stories about culture, upbringing and lifestyle.” Christine Piggott USA, MA Television Production

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– Writing: including advice on grammar, vocabulary, structure, essay planning, scientific writing, numeracy and articulating ideas and arguments – English language: EU and international students can join classes in English for Academic Purposes, Speaking and Pronunciation Skills and General and Social English Work experience Placements in national and international companies specialising in your area of study are built in as a requirement of many of our courses. Funded placement schemes are also available. See p54 for further details. International student services Our International Office provides support with the application process, study visas, tuition fees and finding accommodation. It also offers: –A free airport meeting service –A week of activities to help orientate you, so you can make the most out of your new surroundings – I ntroductory sessions on banks, finance and health – I nformation about how to access English language lessons More information can be found online at: falmouth.ac.uk/international For when you leave… Business links and networking Our employer liaison team works on your behalf to build relationships with regional, national and international companies as well as links to existing and emerging networks within the creative industries. They offer networking opportunities, alumni events and vacancies for students and graduates. Unlock your potential Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) has already worked successfully with over 600 businesses, matching talented graduates with progressive Cornish companies to fuel innovation, growth, creativity and economic prosperity. The team helps graduates to develop employability skills, get work experience, and offers a range of vacancies to graduates, each with ongoing mentorship and support. unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk Career support Falmouth’s Careers Service offers live vacancies searches or can help you explore the possibility of further study options. Impartial one-to-one advice on applications, improving your CV and interview skills is available to all Falmouth students, even after your graduation.

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Accommodation

Penryn and Falmouth campuses: falmouth.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk

Private sector Most Falmouth students and researchers live in private sector accommodation, which is plentiful in Falmouth and Penryn, and usually within walking or cycling distance of the town centres and campuses.

Telephone: +44 (0)1326 253639

Residences A limited number of spaces in our student residences are available for international postgraduate students on the Penryn Campus. Contracts for our residences cover Christmas and Easter breaks. Support Services falmouth.ac.uk/support studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk Telephone Penryn +44 (0)1326 370447 Falmouth +44 (0)1326 213742

Student Welfare Support Student Support Services provides free, confidential help and advice on any problem, throughout term-time on both campuses including: –C ounselling service: A free and conﬁdential service helps you manage personal and emotional difﬁculties. A range of appointments are available, including one-hour sessions and daily drop-in times – C haplaincy: A multi-faith chaplaincy team offering spiritual support for students of all faiths or none – Day nursery: High quality childcare and education in a safe and stimulating environment at the Falmouth campus – Health matters: A friendly nurse-clinic runs twice weekly on Penryn campus for general medical problems, including sexual health – Living support coordinator: For students experiencing welfare or behavioural issues Please note that the Students’ Union, FXU, also has welfare advisers.

“MA courses in Falmouth block those holes you may have and help you to be practically ready for the industry.” Jasper Cho MA Creative Advertising

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Accessibility Service

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We’re committed to providing an environment that promotes equality of opportunity and access. If you encounter barriers to studying due to a specific learning need, or related to your physical or mental health, the Accessibility Service can discuss the practical support you need and offer help in claiming the Disabled Students’ Allowance. Disabled Students’ Allowances are available for UK students. We can also arrange diagnostic and technical needs assessments. A copy of our Disability Statement is available on our website. Support workers and allowances The Accessibility Service can also provide support workers for students who require assistance with their course such as note-taking support, hearing or visual impairment support and enabling, which are funded from your Disabled Students’ Allowance. Dyslexia Dyslexia is common in creative people. Many Falmouth students share dyslexic tendencies, and are drawn to us because of the high level of support we give. We offer screening for every student so that you can receive the right support, funding and equipment to get the most out of your studies. The Academic Skills and Learning Futures teams offer dyslexia support, specialist IT tuition, library assistance and help with literacy/numeracy skills.

Students’ Union: FXU

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FXU is the representative body of students at Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus.

Telephone +44 (0)1326 255861

Each year during the Freshers’ Fortnight, FXU organises a mature students’ social. Following this event (if there’s sufficient interest), a formal student-run Mature Students’ Network can be set up to provide regular opportunities for social activities as well as meetings to discuss any issues of particular importance to mature students.

“The success of the previous years shows how effective the MA is – every news room I’ve ever been in has had at least one Falmouth graduate in it.” Nina Saada MA International Journalism

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How to Apply UK or EU MA degree applicants

UK or EU MA degree applicants

All enquiries regarding our postgraduate MA courses should be made in the first instance to our Admissions Office.

We welcome applications from those with relevant Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in their subject. If you have professional experience, this can sometimes be substituted for traditional academic qualifications. This experience should be current (gained within the last five years) and should be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.

Applications can be made online at falmouth.ac.uk/apply admissions@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 213730 Post Admissions Office, Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH UK or EU Research degree applicants All enquiries regarding our research degrees should be made in the first instance to our Research and Innovation Office falmouth.ac.uk/phd RIO-Office@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 255831 Post Research Office, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE International applicants for all postgraduate courses Please contact the International Office in the first instance for further information. falmouth.ac.uk/international international@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 254259 Fax +44 (0)1326 370725 Post International Office, Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4RH

Applications for all postgraduate courses can be submitted at any time. However, you’re advised to apply early because we allocate places as applications are received, and an early application will increase your chances of qualifying for any bursaries or scholarships on offer. UK or EU Research degree applicants Applicants must have a strong academic background (2.1 or higher, MA preferred), with a clear and compelling proposal in relation to Falmouth’s research themes and, where relevant, the development of the Cornish knowledge economy. If you are interested in applying, the first step is to complete an expression of interest form on our website and submit this to the secretary of the Research Degrees Committee: jemma.julian@falmouth.ac.uk The final deadline for full applications is normally early May. Applications made later than the deadline date may only be considered under exceptional circumstances. Once the application is received it will be reviewed by a panel. Candidates who are selected will then be invited to interview, to discuss their proposal and supervision requirements. Interviews are likely to take place in late June 2013 and early July 2013. International applicants for all postgraduate courses English language requirements An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 is required to study for a postgraduate degree – or a recognised equivalent. These tests must have been taken no earlier than two years before enrolling on a course at Falmouth. Applications for all postgraduate courses can be submitted at any time. However, you’re advised to apply early because we allocate places as applications are received, and an early application will increase your chances of qualifying for any international bursaries or scholarships on offer.

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Visiting Us Visitor enquiries falmouth.ac.uk/opendays opendays@falmouth.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1326 213706

If you would like to visit our campuses and tour our facilities, please contact our Recruitment and Outreach Office. We prefer to interview all our postgraduate applicants but if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easily get to Falmouth, we will happily arrange Skype interviews. Term dates Please visit falmouth.ac.uk/termdates for a full list. How to find us By rail Both our campuses are easily accessible by rail. Truro is on the main line from London Paddington to Penzance. Change at Truro for Penryn (for our Penryn campus) and Falmouth Town (for our Falmouth campus). By road For Penryn and Falmouth campuses, take the A30 to Truro and then the A39 for Penryn and Falmouth. National Express coaches run to Falmouth. By air Our nearest airports are Newquay and Exeter. Both have international connections. Choose green transport The University is committed to promoting awareness of its environmental impact. Its environmental policy is supported by a Green Travel Plan, which includes promoting bus travel, strict car parking management and improving facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. The interest and cooperation of students and staff in this respect are both encouraged and appreciated. The Green Travel Guide explaining this policy and the many sustainable travel options on offer is available at falmouth.ac.uk/greentravel

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