Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH CREATIVE WRITING SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

6 IN THE UK CAREER TH

Our degree in English Literature with Creative Writing offers an intense adventure in reading which fosters creativity and critical awareness. Taught by experienced and widely published writers with established reputations, you will gain practical experience in many forms of writing for the public, including fiction, drama, screenwriting, poetry, and creative non-fiction.

PROSPECTS (Guardian University Guide 2020)

Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

You will learn a range of writing skills to equip you for a career as a writer, including novels, plays, poetry, film scripts, and non-fiction. You will also study the history, traditions and theory of over 1,000 years of English literature from Old English texts to current works. You can study national and global literature including the medieval and Renaissance periods, Gothic fiction, 19th century literature and modern, contemporary and digital texts. We organise visits to national theatres, archives and museums and you will have opportunities to be put in contact with agents, publishers, editors and writers.

AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Creative Writing: Fiction Genres • Creative Writing: Styles of Fiction • English Essentials • Monsters, Theories, Transformations • The Stage Play World Year 2 • Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction • Introduction to Writing Poetry • Introduction to Writing Fiction • Introduction to Writing Drama Year 3 • Creative Writing Personal Project • Further Creative Non-Fiction

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

FUTURE CAREERS: • Education • Journalism • Media and Public Relations • Screenwriting and Creative Industries • Writing and Publishing BA Major/Minor Honours ▲ English Literature with Creative Writing ♦ English Literature with Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) ♦ English Literature with Creative Writing (with Year Abroad) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

• Further Fiction Writing • Further Poetry Writing

• Writing for Radio and Screen • International Dylan Thomas Prize Module

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

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