Humanities degree courses
Critically analyse visual culture, evolve your writing style and uncover how history has shaped the world we live in today
“Studying in the South West is unique. You have all this culture that feels hidden like it’s waiting to be discovered, time capsules from decades gone by, all set in this beautiful landscape.”
Melia Crawford, BA (Hons) Art History student
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English and creative writing
Find your voice and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world
History and art history
It’s often said that the best way to see the future is to understand the past
Anthropology
Immerse yourself in a variety of cultures to build your understanding of the world and your role in it
“Writing was always my rainy-day pastime. A chance to explore the world or create new worlds of my own to explore.”
Katherine Glew
MA Creative Writing
Our creative writing students benefit from a flexible learning experience that cultivates new directions and the development of their own unique writing style. Whether fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction or dramatic writing, our creative writing degrees allow students to immerse themselves in the words that have shaped our world.
“Plymouth understand that it’s not just your overall grade that helps you gain a job after graduating. They offer lots of support in terms of finding work experience and using LinkedIn.”
Postgraduate research
INK journal
Published by the University of Plymouth Press, and supported by English and creative writing staff, INK is entirely edited and produced by our students.
The process of producing INK is as important as the end product. It’s the chance for you to publish your creative work in a literary magazine.
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