Creative Writing And Modern Languages

Highlights

Develop language and creative writing skills, using each to inform and enrich the other. Choose one language from French or Spanish at beginners or advanced level. Discover drama, dance, films, music and more at Pontio our Arts and Innovation Centre.

Student societies cover Dramatic Arts, English Drama, LangSoc, and the Writers’ Guild. Our writing expertise spans poetry, the novel, short stories, documentary, digital communication and journalism across different media. Broaden your horizons, spending the third year of this four-year degree in a country where your chosen language is spoken.

Visiting guest writers help inspire creativity which in the past have included hosts readings and discussion from award-winning novelists and poets. Catrin Kean, poet Bhanu Kapil, and short fiction author Wendy Erskine are just some of the writers to pay us a visit at Bangor University.

Course overview

Embrace your love of the written and spoken word on this Creative Writing and Modern Languages degree. As you explore a variety of creative writing techniques and forms, you’ll also learn a modern language, choosing either French or Spanish, and spend a year abroad fully immersed in the language and culture of a country where your chosen language is spoken. Guided by published writers, poets and researchers, you will study and practise creative writing across a range of genres, forms, and media, from the traditional through to the experimental.

You will discover your unique strengths as a writer and find new ways to engage creatively with different audiences. At the same time, you will learn and develop your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension in your chosen modern language. You can also explore historical and cultural aspects relating to your chosen language and the communities that speak it, such as literature, film, contemporary issues or politics.

The compulsory year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. The experience can inform, inspire and influence your creative writing whilst improving your language skills. When studying Creative Writing, the focus is very much on practical experience.

You’ll be encouraged to build your professional network and play an active role in our creative community. Our teaching team are part of a vibrant community of writers and in the past influential writers have joined us in conversation, from the internationally acclaimed through to the rising stars of tomorrow - this includes former students now working as professional writers. Read more Course options International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year?

Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad. Why choose an International Experience Year?

Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is there language support? If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills.

Is the International Experience Year for you? You'll have the chance to explore the International Experience Year option after starting your course at Bangor. We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision.

Ready to Explore the World? Discover more about the International Experience Year option, read about the studying and working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website. Part-Time Study Balancing your personal and professional life while pursuing higher education doesn't…