Creative Writing and Philosophy and Ethics with Professional Placement Year

About this programme

Join us at Bath Spa University where writing is the thing we love to do and one of the main things we love to talk about. Apply your knowledge of philosophy to contemporary challenges, issues and debates. Our innovative Philosophy and Ethics course has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge alongside practical and professional skills. In our workshops, you’ll find friends for life who, like you, want to spend time in a writing world of imagination, creativity and experimentation. You’ll address the key questions which underpin all academic disciplines and concepts, and how they are fundamental to our study of history, literature, the arts and sciences. You’ll enjoy working on our unique campus, surrounded by wildlife and a beautiful 18th-century landscape, perfect for creative inspiration. for Satisfaction with Course in Creative Writing (Complete University Guide 2026) for Satisfaction with Feedback in Creative Writing (Guardian University Guide 2026) “As well as strengthening my skills and confidence as a writer, Creative Writing at Bath Spa opened my eyes up to the range of career paths I could pursue that I hadn’t considered before. The tutors and Careers team supported me after graduation, all the way to my first full time creative role.” Creative Writing at Bath Spa University is a challenging, exciting and flexible programme, designed to help you develop your writing craft and find your writing path. You’ll be taught by exceptional published writers with years of industry experience and knowledge to share with you.