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- English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Immerse yourself in the words that shaped our world, and hone your own craft as a writer. Learn how to write poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more. Become an effective researcher and experience the professional writing process. Read, write, think and grow – set your imagination soaring. Studying English and Creative Writing broadens your horizons, preparing you for many rewarding professions.Develop a range of valuable skills, including critical and creative thinking and excellent communication, presentation and project management skills.Benefit from a tailored programme of Careers events and opportunities.Boost your career prospects by working with a publishing house, literary agent, arts organisation or magazine on our work-based learning module or extra-curricular internships.Personalise your degree by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules in literary studies and creative writing, or widen your horizons by taking specialist modules in other subjects in the school.Learn from internationally recognised research-active staff and published and award-winning writers and journalists.Receive free set texts for all core modules throughout the three years.Benefit from assessment through coursework, with no written exams.Make the most of a rich cultural life with The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local cultural organisations, like The Box and Theatre Royal. We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 return – 94% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things, and 94% said that the course is intellectually stimulating.3 years (plus optional placement) Full-time
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
75th
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
37th out of 93 7
10th out of 45
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Entry standards
/ Max 212136 64%34th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10067.0 67%71st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.30 83%27th
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Entry standards
/ Max 173134 77%11th
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/ Max 10064.0 64%18th
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/ Max 43.11 78%34th
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