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)
Year 2 introduces students to a range of writing skills and genres. In addition, the history element encourages students to differentiate between fact and fiction.
Modules
History
- Introducing Historical research
- The Roman Empire
- Personal, Professional and Academic Skills
- Crime and Popular Culture in Victorian Britain
- National Identity in Europe 1860-1945
Creative Writing
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Introduction to Writing for Children
Year 3 (Level 5)
Year 3 builds upon the investigate skills of the historian and the writer’s imaginative reconstruction of time and place.
Modules
History
- The British in America, 1607-1783
- Life in Tudor England and Wales
- The Georgian Age
- Culture and Belief in Renaissance Europe
- Research Methods in Humanities
- History in the Workplace
Creative Writing
- Writing Historical Fiction
- Creative Writing for Adults
- Writing Crime Fiction and Thrillers
Year 4 (Level 6)
Year 4 consolidates previous study and encourages advanced analysis of historical fact and fiction.
Modules
History
- Rise of a New Society
- Nineteenth Century Wales
- Revolution and Readjustment in England and Wales 1625-1690
- American Frontiers in the Nineteenth Century
- Dissertation
Creative Writing
- Writing for Children: Extended Practice
- Extended Project
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) Social and Cultural History and Creative Writing with foundation year
UCAS code: SWFY
The academic requirements for the course are 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, preferably with History at A-level. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account.
Access Courses (whether Humanities or Social Studies) can act as an alternative route into Higher Education.
Where candidates lack the necessary formal qualifications, interviews will normally be offered.
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) Social and Cultural History and Creative Writing 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.
Our History and Creative Writing Degree employs a wide range of assessment methods, which include:
• Essays
• Exams
• Oral Presentations
• Reflective Journals
• Portfolios
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Formal scheduled contact time is 12 hours per week - although this can vary depending on the nature of the modules undertaken (for example the work placement module in year two places more emphasis on workplace attendance).
Lectures are delivered by highly qualified staff who employ a range of electronic and hard-copy sources to inform sessions and encourage participation.
Field trips are staff-led and, for non-local visits, transport is provided.
In addition, staff are available outside scheduled teaching hours to discuss any problems or issues students may have. Our students are able to benefit from the Disability support and general learning support offered on-site.
Our Careers & Employability service 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.
The analytical and intellectual elements of a history and creative writing degree suit a wide range of occupations. Past students have become:
- Teachers
- Published Authors
- Performance Poets
- Editors
- Historical Researchers
- Heritage Managers
- Museum Curators
- Record Keepers
- Archive Managers
- Custodians of Historical Buildings
- Entrepreneurs
- Academics
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2020/21 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.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
