Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH CREATIVE WRITING SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

RESEARCH QUALITY (Complete University Guide 2022) ENGLISH 10

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.

Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †

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 middle 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.

TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

• Creative Writing: Fiction Genres • Creative Writing: Styles of Fiction • English Essentials • Monsters, Theories, Transformations • The Stage Play World Year 2 • History of the English Language • Introduction to Writing Drama • Introduction to Writing Fiction • Introduction to Writing Poetry Year 3 • Creative Writing Personal Project • Further Creative Non-Fiction • Further Fiction Writing • Further Poetry Writing • International Dylan Thomas Prize Module • Writing for Radio and Screen

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

FUTURE CAREERS: • Education • Journalism • Media and Public Relations • Screenwriting and Creative Industries • Writing and Publishing ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page 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)

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