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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.
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Courses include:
- Creative Writing Dissertation
- Long Fiction
- Genre: Writing for the Stage
- Poetry
- Screenwriting
- Writing the Self
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 209 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The typical entry requirement is a first degree in a relevant discipline, normally a 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall, and a short portfolio of writing. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.5.
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16250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16250 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
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7650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7650 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Part-time (2 years) fees:
- UK students: £ 3,850
- International students: £ 8,200
- UK&EU students: £ 2,550
- International students: £ 5,450
Funding
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