BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing is a three-year full-time degree at the University of Plymouth combining the study of literatures in English from medieval to contemporary science fiction with creative practice in poetry, fiction, scriptwriting and digital writing. Teaching is workshop-based and assessment is coursework only. An optional placement year is available.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students combine core literary study with creative writing workshops, professional-writing and internship opportunities, and complete a final-year dissertation or creative project. Modules include Gods, Monsters, and Heroes, The Craft of Writing I, Gothic Fictions and Portfolio and Publication.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in the creative industries, teaching, marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism, publishing and the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM (full module list must be provided at application). Access to HE Diploma: any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification; the standard university requirements apply and some subject areas set higher levels.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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