Bachelor in Ba Creative Writing

The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026. Tuition costs 24,296 USD per year.

Discover your voice and master the art of storytelling in a programme that balances rigorous creative practice with professional industry preparation. As a student at Plymouth, you will join a close-knit community of aspiring writers, working directly with award-winning novelists, poets, and journalists. Our small-group workshops provide a supportive environment where you can experiment across diverse genres—from prose fiction and poetry to digital media and screenwriting—while receiving constructive, expert feedback to refine your craft.

Beyond the classroom, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural landscape. We leverage our strong partnerships with local institutions like The Box and the Theatre Royal to provide real-world context for your studies. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to INK, our student-led literary journal, gaining invaluable experience in editing, curation, and project management. Whether you aim to pursue a career in publishing, marketing, journalism, or education, this course provides the toolkit to turn your creative passion into a professional reality.

Integrated Professional Development

We believe writing is a vocational skill. Throughout your degree, you will engage with modules designed to bridge the gap between creative expression and the professional world. From learning how to write for digital platforms and advertising to planning and delivering a live literature festival, you will graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates both artistic vision and industry-ready project management capabilities.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.