English and Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English and Creative Writing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Find your voice and immerse yourself in words that have shaped our world. Engage with literatures in English from medieval legends to contemporary science fiction. Investigate how literature helps us understand and change the world around us.
Ranked 1st in the South West
Our undergraduate creative writing courses 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, ...
Find your voice and immerse yourself in words that have shaped our world. Engage with literatures in English from medieval legends to contemporary science fiction. Investigate how literature helps us understand and change the world around us.
Ranked 1st in the South West
Our undergraduate creative writing courses 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 the full spectrum of English literature
- you like to express yourself creatively and would relish the chance to experiment with your own writing
- you enjoy the freedom to shape your own academic journey – choosing modules that reflect your passions
- you are excited to build creative skills that employers value and aim for a rewarding career.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A29-H99
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
Please contact admissions for further information.
UCAS Tariff
Including a minimum of 2 A Levels
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 from a minimum of two Advanced Highers, English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information.
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)
Please contact admissions for further information.
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
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English: Grade C/4 or above
Not accepted
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