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
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing View 196 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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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Tuition Fee
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International
19300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased 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
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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