Overview

The Creative Writing programme from University of Plymouth one of the longest running in the UK, and has helped hundreds of graduates to become better writers.

Key Facts:

Develop your confidence and writing skills in an environment supportive of creative work.

Produce a substantial writing project which you can submit to publishers and agents.

Benefit from the depth of experience and knowledge shared by our staff, including several award-winning writers, and visiting writers.

Expand your own writing experience through submitting work to student publications such as Ink, and meet various Industry professionals such as publishers, editors, and agents.

Increase your critical self-awareness on a programme designed to round you as a writer.

Enrich your learning experience through workshop-based seminars that allow you to explore the diverse strands of creative writing, from stories to screenplays.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiction: Stories and Novels

Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction

Dramatic Writing: Stage and Screen

The Business of Writing: Before and After Dissertation

Creative Writing Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 191 other Masters in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to attend an informal interview with the Programme Leader. Further details will be communicated once an application has been received.

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 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) £560 per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Living costs

Plymouth

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