Undergraduate academic requirements
- Successful completion of high school diploma
- 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration3 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee19,950GBP
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Falmouth University says about their program:
Whether you imagine yourself reporting from a busy newsroom, penning a Hollywood script or writing a novel, this course allows you to explore all aspects of written communication and become a flexible storyteller with sought- after skills. You’ll learn to seek out good stories, research your theme, interview with confidence and write with clarity, developing these core competencies in contexts including screenwriting, poetry, magazines, writing for games and children’s fiction. By experimenting with subject and style, you’ll develop as a distinctive and agile digital practitioner.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2
2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL
80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking
- PTE
55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Cambridge English Scale
169
- Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL
90 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 21 in speaking
- PTE
60 (minimum 55 in all four components)
- Cambridge English Scale
176
- Trinity
ISE III with Pass in all four components
Additional tests such as WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English, LRN International, and KITE are accepted Please note the Home Edition and MyBest scores are not accepted.
English proficiency waivers
- International Baccalaureate (IB) minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
- European Baccalaureate minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3
- IGCSE Undergraduate Grade C or above
- Minimum 2 years working in an English-speaking country
- Reference from an English teacher
English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Interview
- Portfolio (applicable to certain courses only)
Graduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Personal statement
- Portfolio or writing sample (applicable to certain courses only)
- Two references
Fees and funding
Through the award of scholarships, Falmouth University aims to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
£19,950 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
£19,950 to £25,000 per program
What is the cost of living near Falmouth University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £1,015 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £824 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £242 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £32 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £75 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £250 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £35 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Falmouth University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.