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Overview

The MA in Creative Writing at Swansea University offers comprehensive training in various genres, including fiction, poetry, and screenwriting, taught by experienced writers. The program emphasizes engagement with Wales' rich literary culture. Funding options are available for prospective students.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 29, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£8,700£2,900
Northern Ireland£8,700£2,900
Scotland£8,700£2,900
Wales£8,700£2,900
EU£18,400£6,150
International£18,400£6,150

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Long Fiction

    Core
  • Genre: Writing for Stage

    Core
  • Poetry

    Core

About

Program Overview

The MA in Creative Writing is an inspirational program that offers integrated training in writing various literary and media texts.

Course Features

  • Taught by experienced writers with significant profiles.
  • Covers a range of genres including:
    • Fiction
    • Short Story
    • Poetry
    • Drama
    • Screenwriting
    • Creative Non-Fiction

Connection to Welsh Literary Culture

Your studies will engage with the unique literary culture of Wales, which boasts one of the oldest bardic traditions in Europe.

Funding Information

For more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans, and other funding options, please visit our website.

Subject Area Information

Welsh literature is a rich and diverse field of study that encompasses a wide range of texts, from medieval poetry to contemporary novels. Courses in Welsh literature offer students the opportunity to explore the linguistic, cultural, and historical contexts of literary works written in both Welsh and English, emphasizing the unique aspects of Welsh identity expressed through literature.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Welsh Literature

  • 2. Medieval Welsh Poetry

  • 3. The Mabinogion and Welsh Mythology

  • 4. Modern Welsh Literature

  • 5. Welsh Literature in Translation

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Literary Analysis
  • Historical Contextualization
  • Research
  • Translation

Career

Graduates in Welsh literature can pursue a variety of careers that leverage their analytical, linguistic, and research skills, contributing to fields such as academia, publishing, cultural heritage, and writing.

Potential Professions
  • Academia

    Graduates can pursue careers as researchers or professors specializing in Welsh literature or Celtic studies.

  • Publishing

    Opportunities exist in editing, literary translation, and publishing, particularly for those with strong language skills.

  • Cultural Heritage

    Work in museums, archives, or cultural organizations preserving and promoting Welsh literary heritage.

  • Writing and Journalism

    Skills in literary analysis and research can lead to careers in writing, journalism, or literary criticism.

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