Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Writing is timeless - and vital today. At Plymouth, you'll learn from poets, novelists, journalists and more to sharpen your craft. Our expert team nurtures talent, sparks creativity and prepares you for success across writing-driven fields.
Ranked 1st in the South West
Our undergraduate creative writing course ranked 1st in the South West and 10th in UK, according to the Complete University Guide, 2026.
Career-ready learning
Gain hands-on experience through vocational modules, internships and an optional placement year, an...
Writing is timeless - and vital today. At Plymouth, you'll learn from poets, novelists, journalists and more to sharpen your craft. Our expert team nurtures talent, sparks creativity and prepares you for success across writing-driven fields.
Ranked 1st in the South West
Our undergraduate creative writing course ranked 1st in the South West and 10th in UK, according to the Complete University Guide, 2026.
Career-ready learning
Gain hands-on experience through vocational modules, internships and an optional placement year, and graduate with the skills employers seek.
Rich culture and community
Benefit from Plymouth’s vibrant arts and culture programme and partnerships with local institutions like The Box and Theatre Royal, giving you rich opportunities to engage with literature beyond the classroom.
This course is for you if...
- you are passionate about storytelling
- you are keen to keen to explore multiple genres and discover your unique voice
- you want to learn from published, award-winning writers and journalists
- you are excited to build a foundation for a rewarding career and develop creative skills that employers value.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A63-B56
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
104 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels.
T Level
Please contact admissions for further information.
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
In combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information. Preferably completed in a relevant subject.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 UCAS tariff points. Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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