BA (Hons) Creative Writing

The BA (Hons) Creative Writing course at Bath Spa University is a unique and challenging programme that will help you develop your creative writing skills while exploring the broader context of literature and culture. You'll study a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama, and learn how to write for different media forms such as screenwriting, playwriting, and journalism. Through workshops, seminars, and individual tutorials, you'll receive constructive feedback on your writing and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this exciting and rewarding field.

Additional Information

Our course is taught by experienced writers and academics who are passionate about helping students realise their full creative potential. You'll have access to a range of resources, including our state-of-the-art writing centre, which offers one-to-one support and software for editing and publishing your work. We also offer opportunities for collaboration with other writers, editors, and publishers through our partnerships with literary magazines and festivals.

Unlock Your Creative Potential in Bath Spa's Beautiful Setting

Bath Spa University is the perfect place to study creative writing because of its beautiful surroundings and vibrant cultural scene. Our historic city offers a unique blend of modern and ancient architecture, as well as a lively arts and literary community. You'll be inspired by the stunning countryside and coastline, which provide endless opportunities for creative writing inspiration. Plus, our small class sizes ensure that you'll receive personalised attention and support throughout your studies.

Contemporary creative writing is diverse. It’s digital and on the page; social and singular. Our comprehensive program includes prose fiction, YA, flash fiction, poetry, scriptwriting for live performance and screen, life writing, and memoir.

In fact, whatever you want to write, you’ll find an opportunity to explore it with us. We have modules on graphic novels and comics alongside modules in live literature, creative enterprise, and professional practice to support your career development. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate on creative projects with other students both within and outside Creative Writing.

You’ll be able to work on magazines, local literary festivals, and podcasts while collaborating with fellow students through our creative writing, publishing, and journalism student-run societies.

• Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

• A Level – Grades BCC

• Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

• Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

• Copy of latest school credentials

• Passport copy

• Emirates ID (if any)

• Visa Page Copy

• Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

• A recognized post-secondary course.

• University preparation (foundation) studies.

• One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.