13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our Creative Writing and English programme offers a rich balance of academic challenge and creative exploration, designed to support and inspire you as a writer. Here, you’ll explore writing in many forms – from fiction, poetry, and playwriting pathways to short stories, screenplays, and drama – all within a course that encourages you to develop as a writer and thinker. As you advance, you’ll deepen your understanding of writing skills and techniques needed for shaping and refining your creative voice. Through studying literature and culture from a range of time periods, you’ll look at works from Anglo-Saxon Heroic literature to Renaissance revenge dramas, from Victorian narrative poetry to the bestselling novels of today. You’ll explore realist novels of the 19th century, contemporary poetry, and postmodern novels in a programme that embraces both classic and modern comparative literature. This dynamic subject encourages you to view literature as an evolving conversation that reflects and influences the world around us. Our course also introduces you to the world of publishing, developing key skills in research and editing and covering the essentials of publication. These skills will not only improve your creative work but will also prepare you for roles in publishing and media careers. Working closely with experts, including award-winning writers and novelists, you’ll learn what it takes to edit and publish work at a professional standard. In addition to engaging with literary guest speakers and attending events, you’ll be part of immersive learning that includes lectures, seminars, and workshop sessions. Small-group classes will allow you to discuss ideas with others and build your critical thinking and communication skills. This approach to learning supports both critical and creative practice, helping you to reflect on your work and engage in thoughtful discussion, which is essential for personal and professional development. This degree in Creative Writing and English is more than just a study of texts; it is a journey into the craft of writing and the impact of literature on culture and society. Whether your interest lies in fiction, poetry, playwriting, or working within the publishing industry, this course provides the foundation and inspiration to turn your creativity into a lifelong skill and passion.
Modules
Our teaching philosophy nurtures a supportive environment where students can explore and refine their creative voice. We balance creative freedom with critical guidance, so each student grows both personally and academically. Students engage with various genres and receive insights from experienced writers, all while being encouraged to build their own unique skills and perspectives. In the first year, students focus on building a foundation in creative and critical writing. Compulsory modules introduce short story techniques, critical theory, and the essentials of writing as a career through “The Art of the Pitch.” Optional modules range from Shakespearean studies to ecocriticism, with unique opportunities to explore rare collections at the Roderic Bowen Library and Archives. Exploring the Humanities (20 credits) Optional Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World (20 credits) Historicising Texts (20 credits) Introduction to the Craft of Writing (20 credits) Popular Fiction (20 credits) The Study of Literature: Text and Theory (20 credits) People’s worlds: Interactions with the Environment (20 Credits) Year 2 deepens critical engagement, with compulsory modules exploring 20th and 21st-century writing, speculative fiction, and Renaissance literature. Creative skills expand into writing for TV, film, and radio, alongside “The Art of the Pitch,” which develops professional writing insights. Students may also select from options like performance poetry and a professional placement, offering real-world experience. Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy (20 credits) Psyche, Text, and Society: Critical and Cultural Theory (20 credits) Green to the very door: Ecocriticism and Romanticism (20 credits) Make it New: Aspects of 20th and 21st Century Writing (20 credits) Speculative Fiction: Sci-fi, fantasy, magic realism and other imagined worlds (20 credits) The Art of the Pitch: Writing as a Career (20 credits) The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration (20 credits) Writing for TV, Film and Radio (20 credits) Optional Professional Placement (20 credits) Independent Creative Project International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits) A troubled unity: Philosophy, Society and Civil War in the Literature of the Seventeenth Century (20 credits) Glancingly from the side: Writing the Short story (20 credits) Novel writing (20 credits) Off the Page: Performance Poetry (20 credits) In the final year, students refine their independent project, bringing together creative and research skills. Compulsory modules provide advanced critical theory and practical industry insight. Students may choose from diverse topics, including philosophy in literature and Renaissance poetics, while special collections research offers access to historical texts, fostering advanced research skills for future careers in writing or academia. Independent Project (40 credits) Glancingly from the side: Writing the Short story (20 credits) Psyche, Text, and Society: Critical and Cultural Theory (20 credits) The Art of the Pitch: Writing as a Career (20 credits) The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration (20 credits) Optional Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy (20 credits) Novel writing (20 credits) Off the Page: Performance Poetry (20 credits) Green to the very door: Ecocriticism and Romanticism (20 credits) Special Collections Research: The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (20 credits) Speculative Fiction: Sci-fi, fantasy, magic realism and other imagined worlds (20 credits) A troubled unity: Philosophy, Society and Civil War in the Literature of the Seventeenth Century (20 credits) The Well-Tempered Reader: Renaissance Poetics (20 credits)
Assessment method
The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1000 to 4000 words in length, document analyses, book reviews, short reports and reflective journals, timed tests, take home exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wikis, commentaries and film evaluations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QW38
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Visa and funding requirements If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.
Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
Students are expected to submit two hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.
Optional Field trip:
Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.
Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500
Individual trips: c. £5 - £50
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP