Course Overview

Graduates from the BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree will be well placed to join literary, media and publishing companies; work in the arts and cultural sectors; and become freelance writers. During the course, you will have the opportunity to explore the varied role of the freelance writer from publication and commission through to working in distinct community settings (such as in therapeutic and educational contexts).

Our degree has a strong contemporary focus and provides highly valued employability skills. These skills form the foundation for careers in:

Writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry or script)

Publishing

Editing

Media production

Teaching

Lecturing

Advertising

PR

Copywriting

Video game production

Web content generation

Law

Therapeutic writing

Cardiff has one of the largest media and creative-industry sectors outside London, including BBC Wales, ITV Wales, S4C, BBC Radio Wales and Media Wales (walesonline.co.uk, the Western Mail and Echo). You will be well situated to draw upon a range of opportunities to combine theory with 'applied practice' and be supported and encouraged to develop a portfolio of highly valued skills and practices, putting you in a strong position when it comes to moving towards a career.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is considered a third subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.