Writing is an age-old craft – and an essential skill in the 21st century. At Plymouth you will work with poets, novelists, journalists and digital writers to hone your ability as a writer, reader and editor, with a view to making your way in the many fields that now rely on these skills. Our accessible team of published authors has years of professional experience and are adept at nurturing talent, unlocking creativity and enabling future success.
* Work with and learn from published and award-winning writers and journalists.
* Spend time in our nurturing...
Writing is an age-old craft – and an essential skill in the 21st century. At Plymouth you will work with poets, novelists, journalists and digital writers to hone your ability as a writer, reader and editor, with a view to making your way in the many fields that now rely on these skills. Our accessible team of published authors has years of professional experience and are adept at nurturing talent, unlocking creativity and enabling future success.<br/><br/><br/>* Work with and learn from published and award-winning writers and journalists.<br/><br/><br/>* Spend time in our nurturing, small-group workshops with staff, honing your craft.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn and grow as a writer through trying out multiple forms and genres.<br/><br/><br/>* Encounter digital writing and new ways of expressing yourself.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain work-ready skills used in industries such as journalism, writing content, publishing, editing, marketing and more.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W801
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
104
112
We would usually require a Grade B in a relevant subject, eg, A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or possibly History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology), but this requirement can be adjusted subject to academic judgement.
In combination with Advanced Highers
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. Typically 12 credits or more will be in English or a relevant subject and be completed at Merit and/or Distinction.
26
28
Including Higher Level English or a related subject (e.g. Creative Writing, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) at Grade 5. Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
DMM
Preferably in a relevant subject, however, other subjects are considered.
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points. Including H3 or above in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology). Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
D*D
D*D*
Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information. Preferably completed in a relevant subject.
104-112 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers, including Grade B in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology).
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels. We would usually require a Grade B in a relevant subject, eg, A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or possibly History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology), but this requirement can be adjusted subject to academic judgement.
M
In any subject.
Considered in combination
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