Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
More than ever before, the world needs writers. People who can communicate ideas clearly, cleverly, and thoughtfully. Our BA in Creative Writing and English Literature offers a rich and distinctive academic experience resting on four key pillars: reading, writing, reflection, and rewriting.
This single honours degree is designed to develop you as a writer, a critical thinker and an adaptable professional ready for a wide variety of careers.
Key highlights
- Built on four pillars: reading, writing, reflection and rewriting
- Develops you as a writer and critical thinker
- Single honours degree combining creative writing with literary study
- Prepares adaptable professionals for a wide variety of careers
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — ABB-BBC DDM-DMM in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3 Merit 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Content Writer
- Publishing Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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