BA Creative Writing
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake an optional placement year of at least 24 weeks and a supervised dissertation in critical or creative writing. The programme has partnerships with The Box and Theatre Royal.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from a minimum of two A levels. BTEC: DMM. If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 69%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Placement Year
- Gods, Monsters, and Heroes: Myths and Legends in Literature
- The Craft of Writing I: Prose Fiction and Non-Fiction
- Rewritings: Contemporary Literature and its Histories
- The Craft of Writing II: Poetry and Drama
- Make it New: Digital Writing
- Adventures in Criticism: Introduction to Critical Theory
- Dramatic Writing for Stage, Screen and Beyond
- Burning Issues: Interdisciplinary Writing Project
- Writing Genre Fiction
- Preparing for Dissertation Research
- Professional Writing for Different Media
- Writing Creative Nonfiction: Autobiography, Travel Writing, Reportage
- Stage 2 Professional Development, Placement Preparation and identifying opportunities
- Brave New Worlds: Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Politics
- Dissertation
- University of Plymouth Literature Festival
- Portfolio and Publication
- Script to Screen: Making Films, Podcasts, and More
- Features Journalism Workshop
- Eco-Dystopia: Literature, Culture and Environmental Crisis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Creative writing.
What do graduates of BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Creative Writing at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.