Professional Writing MA

Location: Duration: Direct line: Falmouth Campus 1 year part-time 01326 213730

Develop the skills to forge a successful career in business, publishing, media communications and the arts. You’ll learn to write fiction, magazine features, non-fiction, script and marketing copy for a range of competitive and fast-moving industries.

Immerse yourself in the literary world as part of a lively community of fellow writers and visiting speakers. Learning from working industry professionals, you’ll develop skills like genre writing, narrative structure, research and selfpromotion. You’ll also learn to create compelling narratives and voices, then apply these techniques to your specialism. Graduating with a portfolio and an accomplished working style, you’ll emerge primed to tackle the industry head-on.

Why study here?

□ Learn from practising writers and editors, as well as visiting industry insiders □ Secure work placements with leading publishers, media organisations, copywriting agencies, magazines and newspapers, which often lead to ongoing work after graduation □ Develop the supporting skills you need to succeed as a writer, including how to pitch your ideas and build an online presence □ Benefit from our industry connections, including our Writers-in-Residence programme, which has featured Wyl Menmuir, Emily Barr, Matt Haig, Lionel Shriver and Xan Brooks

Modules

□ Story, Structure & Form □ Professional Contexts □ Inhabiting Narrative: Character, World & Genre □ Business & Editorial Writing □ Non-Fiction □ Novel □ Scriptwriting

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

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience, and a demonstrable interest in their subject. We also welcome applications from prospective students who do not necessarily hold conventional higher education entry qualifications.

Online Study

Why study online with Falmouth Flexible?

Our online, part-time postgraduate courses have been specifically designed to fit around your work and personal commitments. Thanks to their flexible format, you don’t need to put your life on hold while you gain the knowledge and skills you need to take the next step in your career.

Throughout your studies with Falmouth Flexible, you’ll be supported by a team of academics who are leading experts in their fields and have close industry links, just as you would be with our on-campus Masters programmes. Our online MAs also hold the same academic weight as, and are identical to, our on-campus MAs.

As a Falmouth Flexible student, you can expect an online learning experience that’s engaging, challenging, rewarding, and characterised by meaningful interactions with your peers and tutors.

How you'll learn

Our postgraduate courses are all 100% online, so you can access everything you need to learn via your desktop or mobile device –anytime, anywhere. Using our intuitive, easy-to-use online learning platform, Canvas, you’ll have access to a variety of engaging content, including:

• Online group tutorials • Readings • Webinars • Discussion boards

With all course content available on-demand at your fingertips, you won’t need to worry about relocating or obtaining visas to study your chosen course. All course modules are broken down into manageable weekly chunks so that you can comfortably manage your studies alongside your other commitments.

Face-to-face events

You’ll also have the opportunity to attend face-to-face residential workshops, which take place up to twice a year, with dates and the locations of the event varying.

These workshops offer a wider industry context for your learning, the chance to meet academic staff and socialise with other students, and to network with professionals in your field.

You don’t have to attend face-to-face events to complete your degree, but it’s a great opportunity to supplement your learning.

Key benefits

• Choose from three intakes a year • Study flexibly from your home or office, or while you’re on the move – anywhere in the world. There’s no need to relocate, take a career break, or apply for a visa • Fit your postgraduate degree around your busy working life while you study part-time • Study alongside students from around the world and grow your global professional network • Get support from your dedicated Student Adviser, on hand throughout your studies to help with any nonacademic queries