English, Writing and Publishing courses
Based at our beautiful Newton Park campus just outside the cultural hub of Bath city centre, our English, Writing and Publishing courses are widely regarded. You'll be taught by a strong and welcoming team of publishers and published writers. Our courses provide you with the skills to become a published writer of books, articles, scripts, and more.
Get free access to Adobe Creative Suite, and unleash your creativity and enhance your digital skills.
Bath Spa University was been awarded ’Silver’ overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Master's degrees
Shape stories and ideas into engaging print and digital publications with this creative, studio-based and industry-focused course.
Successfully write a novel, collection of poems, collection of stories or work of non-fiction while supported by a strong team of published writers.
Immerse yourself in the world of great nature and travel writing, with talks from top authors and editors, seminars from seasoned tutors and an exploration of both the classics and the cutting edge.
Develop your scriptwriting to the highest level and tailor your work to different types of media with this practical and collaborative course.
Complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children while supported by published children’s and YA authors with a wealth of experience.
Complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children while supported by published children’s and YA authors with a wealth of experience.
Shape stories and ideas into engaging print and digital publications with this creative, studio-based and industry-focused course.
Successfully write a novel, collection of poems, collection of stories or work of non-fiction while supported by a strong team of published writers.
Immerse yourself in the world of great nature and travel writing, with talks from top authors and editors, seminars from seasoned tutors and an exploration of both the classics and the cutting edge.
Develop your scriptwriting to the highest level and tailor your work to different types of media with this practical and collaborative course.
Complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children while supported by published children’s and YA authors with a wealth of experience.
Complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children while supported by published children’s and YA authors with a wealth of experience.
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You’ll be based at Newton Park, where you can take a stroll through the woodland, find inspiration at our beautiful lake, or head to the bustling heart of the campus – our state-of-the-art teaching space, Commons.
Utilise our extensive Library, hire out cameras and audio recording equipment free of charge, and get free access to Adobe Creative Suite to familiarise yourself with a range of elite industry-leading apps.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.
You’ll be based at Newton Park, where you can take a stroll through the woodland, find inspiration at our beautiful lake, or head to the bustling heart of the campus – our state-of-the-art teaching space, Commons.
Utilise our extensive Library, hire out cameras and audio recording equipment free of charge, and get free access to Adobe Creative Suite to familiarise yourself with a range of elite industry-leading apps.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.