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Creative Writing

Plymouth University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Plymouth, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Writing at Plymouth University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CWMA705Creative Writing Dissertation
  2. CWMA703Dramatic Writing: Stage and Screen
  3. CWMA704The Business of Writing: Before and After Dissertation
  4. CWMA701Fiction: Stories and Novels
  5. CWMA702Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Evidence of your writing ability is required. A sample of no more than ten pages of original writing must be submitted with all applications.

For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess:

first or upper second (2:1) degree with honours (from a UK university) or professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard;

or

an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field.

If you have overseas qualifications you can check your comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months