Overview

Taught by experienced writers of major profile, this course provides teaching on a range of genres including fiction, short story, poetry, drama, screenwriting and creative non-fiction.

Your studies will connect with the unique literary culture of Wales, home to one of the oldest bardic traditions in Europe.

You will study a set number of optional 20-credit modules, before undertaking a 60-credit creative writing dissertation in the second part of the course.

Varied modules include long fiction, writing radio drama, screenwriting, James Joyce and literary theory, global media and comparative journalism.

Drama writing is a particular teaching strength, and contains the relatively new and unexplored field of Dramaturgy.

You have the chance to write for online journal The Swansea Review, student-run online journal The Siren, and The Waterfront student newspaper.

Career

As well as significantly improving your writing skills, you should develop oral communication skills by learning to present your ideas in a range of formats.

Graduates from this Creative Writing programme from Swansea University enter a range of creative industries including publishing, broadcasting, marketing and advertising.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing Dissertation

Long Fiction

Genre: Writing for the Stage

Poetry

Screenwriting

Writing the Self

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical entry requirement is a degree in a relevant discipline, normally a 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall, and a short portfolio of writing. Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9150 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9150 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time 2 years:

National: £ 4,550
International: £ 9,650

Part-time 3 years:

National: £ 3,050
International: £ 6,450

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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