BA (Hons) Creative Writing & English with foundation year

• All creative writing modules taken by single-honours students are designed to provide experience of writing practice across a variety of genres.
• In the textual studies element of the programme students will be able to demonstrate analytical skills through creative practice.
• Students will develop a good understanding of industry practice.
• Students will have the benefits of Glyndwr’s Memorandum of Agreement with Literature Wales.
• 1^st in Wales for overall satisfaction and 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction (WGU analysis of unpublished 2018 NSS data) 

Year 1 (Foundation Year)

MODULES

• Introduction to Humanities (Part 1) - In this module, you will study some of the major methods and approaches which underpin Humanities-based study.   
• Introduction to Humanities (Part 2) - This module will further develop your knowledge and application of relevant Humanities-based approaches, and encourage a deeper understanding of the connections between subjects. 
• Media Culture - This module introduces students to a wide range of media texts and resources and encourages debates about the changing face of media culture. 
• Personal Project - This module encourages students to use the skills and knowledge they have acquired on the course to produce a project which best suits their interests and future direction of study.  
• The skills you need-  Develop an appropriate grounding in key academic, personal and professional skills required for successful study at higher education level and progression through Honours degree programmes and subsequent employment and/or further study. (This module can also be delivered in Welsh)
• Contextual Studies - This module aims to introduce you to a variety of contemporary issues. It will enable you to relate to your area of interest with the issues presented and instigate healthy discussion and reflective practice amongst your subject groups.

Year 2 (Level 4)

In your second year, you will study introductory modules which are designed to provide skills for studying at university within the fields of English and Creative Writing. You will engage creatively and imaginatively with existing models and produce your own original writing.

Modules

• Introduction to Genre – Core (20 credits)
• Introduction to Creative Writing – Core (20 credits)
• Life Writing – Option (20 credits)
• Personal, Professional and Academic Skills – Core (20 credits)
• Critical Thinking – Core (20 credits)
• Introduction to Writing For Children – Option (20 credits)
• The Language of Creative Writing – Core (20 credits)
• Text to Screen - Option (20 credits)

All 20 credit level 4 modules will have 36 hours of scheduled teaching and 164 hours of guided independent study and will be assessed by a 4000-word portfolio or the equivalent coursework.

Year 3 (Level 5)

You will further develop skills of close reading and analysis. You will practise a number of different kinds of writing and develop a sophisticated use of language, apply research and bibliographic skills when required and reflect critically on your own creative practice. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of principal literary genres including prose, poetry and drama and writing for various media including film, radio and stage.

Modules

• Romantic and Victorian Writing – Core (20 credits)
• Creative Writing For Adults -Option (20 credits)
• Writing Historical Fiction - Option (20 credits)
• The Short Story – Option (20 credits)
• Experimental Writing – Core (20 Credits)
• Writing Crime Fiction and Thrillers – Option (20 credits)
• Independent Project – Option (20 credits)
• Research Methods – Core (20 credits)

All 20 credit level 5 Creative Writing modules will have 30 hours of scheduled teaching and 170 hours of guided independent study and will be assessed by 4000 words of written work or a presentation and 2000 word proposal in the case of the Research Methods module. The two core English modules in semester 1 Romantic and Victorian Writing and Experimental Writing will be assessed by a 2-hour exam and 2,000-word piece of coursework.

Year 4 (Level 6)

In your final year you will further develop your understanding of the technical requirements of a number of forms of writing; develop an understanding of editorial processes and approaches; continue to experience a range of forms of writing and develop a grasp of literary history and critical approaches.

Modules

• Dissertation - Option (40 credits)
• The Extended Project – Core (40 credits)
• The Contemporary Novel – Option (20 credits)
• Shakespeare – Option (20 credits)
• Writing For Children (Extended Practice) – Option (20 credits)
• Science Fiction - Option (20 credits)
• Post War Writing – Option (20 credits)
• The Graphic Novel - Option (20 credits)
• Gender, Sexuality and Writing – Option (20 credits)

All 20 credit level 6 modules will have 24 hours of scheduled teaching and 174 hours of guided independent study and the allocation is doubled for the 40 credit modules. All 20 credit modules will be assessed by a portfolio of work or a project equivalent to 4000 words. The 40 credit Extended Project and the dissertation will be assessed by 8,000 word projects. The Shakespeare module is assessed by 4000 words of coursework and Post War Writing and The Contemporary Novel are assessed by a 2 hour exam and 2000 words of coursework.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English with foundation year

UCAS code: CEFY

The academic requirements for this course are 48 UCAS tariff points at GCSE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. It is preferable, though not essential, that you have studied A Level English.

If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.

Part-time applicants should apply using this form.

International Students - BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English with foundation year

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.

Coursework is the most important kind of assessment in the disciplines of English and Creative Writing.  English assignments will be analytical and for Creative Writing it is the quality of the final written product that counts, in terms of creativity, originality, and technical proficiency in the use of language.  In addition, you will be expected to show accompanying evidence of creative and technical processes, knowledge of reader or client considerations as well as self-critical reflection at various stages of the writing process.  The majority of assessment will take the form of portfolios of finished written products, accompanied by critical and discursive accounts of the practices and processes leading to the final submission of written work.

All teaching methods are designed to focus your attention on your own creative and technical development as a writer, to develop skills and confidence in critical reflection as a basis for improving drafts, and breadth of expertise as a producer as well as critic of literature and text in general. 

Within the text-focussed modules the aim is to develop your knowledge, analytical capability, research skills, and confidence in your own writing.  The lecture provides subject knowledge, critical approaches to interpretation of literary texts and guidance for discussion and development of different writing styles.   The content of lectures and seminars are determined by the module level, with level 4 modules being largely introductory while modules at levels 5 and 6 will be focussed on more in-depth studies of authors and literary periods.  The level 4 module Personal, Professional and Academic Skills provides you with a variety of skills and approaches to enable you to become effective learners and which prepares you for your subject studies. 

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

English and Creative Writing both incorporate a wide range of highly transferable skills and gaining a degree in Creative Writing and English indicates a high level of competence in graduates. Students may choose to extend their skills further by undertaking further study at Masters level or a vocational course such as teaching or information management.

Creative Writing and English graduates work in the Creative Industries, teach at various levels, write or engage in editorial work, work in publishing, marketing, advertising or any profession that requires good skills of communication, problem-solving, managing large amounts of complex information and presenting information to specific briefs.

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.