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English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • 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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£ 17,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    37th out of 93 7

    10th out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    136 64%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    71st

    32

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    27th

    54

  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    134 77%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    18th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    34th

    15

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