20Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
This joint honours degree in Creative Writing and Philosophy offers you the chance to explore two complementary disciplines. Combining the craft of storytelling with deep, analytical thinking, this course will nurture your creative expression while developing your ability to tackle the big questions of life. In Creative Writing, you will immerse yourself in the writing craft, guided by expert tutors who are published writers themselves. In your first year, you will explore poetry, prose, and drama, gaining a strong foundation in different forms of writing. As you progress, you will refine your skills in creating compelling works, focusing on elements such as voice, form, and place. Modules in fiction and poetry writing will help you build your technical expertise, while self-reflective and editorial skills are developed through practical workshops. The programme also prepares you for professional opportunities. You will learn about publication and performance and gain practical experience in areas like digital content creation, screenwriting, journalism, and even writing for games. These skills will allow you to build a diverse writing portfolio, preparing you for a range of roles in the creative industries. Alongside Creative Writing, the Philosophy aspect of the degree introduces you to profound and challenging questions. Philosophy is not about being told what to think but learning how to think critically and creatively. You will explore topics in philosophy and ethics, political philosophy, and applied ethics, focusing on contemporary issues such as justice, power, and identity. Modules cover both the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophical debates, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field. You will study foundational thinkers and theories while applying philosophical ideas to modern challenges. By developing your analytic skills and engaging in critical analysis, you will learn to construct clear arguments and evaluate complex problems. This interdisciplinary degree equips you with a unique combination of creative and analytical skills, preparing you for careers in the creative sectors, education, publishing, or any field that values innovative thinking and communication. Whether you aspire to craft impactful stories, contribute to philosophical discussions, or pursue both paths, this course provides the tools and knowledge to achieve your ambitions.
Modules
At the heart of our Creative Writing and Philosophy course is a student-centred approach that fosters your growth as a thinker and creator. Through small group seminars, one-on-one support, and practical workshops, we combine rigorous academic study with creative exploration. You will develop transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing you for a range of future careers. In your first year, you will explore poetry, prose, and drama, establishing a strong foundation in the writing craft while engaging with philosophical questions about identity, ethics, and the nature of knowledge. Philosophy modules introduce key ideas and texts, encouraging critical engagement and developing skills in analysis and argumentation. Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World (20 credits) Exploring the Humanities (20 credits) Historicising Texts (20 credits) Introduction to the Craft of Writing (20 credits) The Study of Literature: Text and Theory (20 credits) Popular Fiction (20 credits) Approaches to form (20 credits) People’s worlds: Interactions with the Environment (20 Credits) The second year deepens your understanding of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction, focusing on voice, form, and experimentation. In Philosophy, you will examine political philosophy, applied ethics, and philosophy and ethics, exploring contemporary debates and refining your critical thinking. You will have opportunities for interdisciplinary work that bridges both disciplines. Green to the very door: Ecocriticism and Romanticism (20 credits) Writing for TV, Film and Radio (20 credits) Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy (20 credits) Green to the very door: Ecocriticism and Romanticism (20 credits) Make it New: Aspects of 20th and 21st Century Writing (20 credits) The Art of the Pitch: Writing as a Career (20 credits) Speculative Fiction: Sci-fi, fantasy, magic realism and other imagined worlds (20 credits) Special Collections Research: The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (20 credits) The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration (20 credits) Writing for Theatre (20 credits) 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) Off the Page: Performance Poetry (20 credits) Psyche, Text, and Society: Critical and Cultural Theory (20 credits) Professional Placement (20 credits) Novel writing (20 credits) Independent Creative Project Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy (20 credits) Make it New: Aspects of 20th and 21st Century Writing (20 credits) Special Collections Research: The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (20 credits) The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration (20 credits) Writing for Theatre (20 credits) Your final year offers advanced opportunities to specialise in your chosen forms, such as screenwriting, journalism, or writing for games, culminating in an independent project. Philosophy modules tackle advanced topics like feminist philosophy, philosophical debates on language and meaning, and the work of key thinkers such as Nietzsche, fostering a deeper critical perspective. Independent Project (40 credits) Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy (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) The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration (20 credits) Writing for Theatre (20 credits) Make it New: Aspects of 20th and 21st Century Writing (20 credits) Novel writing (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:
- WV85
- 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