BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature at Swansea University

This single honours degree combines English Literature and Creative Writing, built on four pillars: reading, writing, reflection and rewriting. It develops students as writers, critical thinkers and adaptable professionals on the Singleton Park Campus, with links to the Dylan Thomas Centre and National Theatre Wales.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Classroom-based Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

English Literature modules develop close, analytical reading that informs Creative Writing modules, where students produce original work in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting and stage drama, guided by published writers. Students reflect on and redraft their work after feedback from tutors and peers. Options include a semester in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for creative industries such as publishing, screenwriting, arts administration and journalism, and for public relations, marketing, education and political work. Students have taken placements with independent Welsh publishers including Parthian, Seren and Honno, and have worked as extras on film sets.

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