Creative Writing
Language and Area Studies
Research
PhD
Research
PhD
Overview
Application Timeline
Tuition
- Year 1
| Student categories | Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| EU | £17,850 | £8,950 |
| International | £17,850 | £8,950 |
| Wales | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| Scotland | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| England | £4,800 | £2,400 |
| Northern Ireland | £4,800 | £2,400 |
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About
Overview
The Swansea Creative Writing research programme provides a diverse range of skills and research dialogue across various genres, including poetry, fiction, drama, and screenwriting.
Community and Support
Students are part of a closely bonded community, with each research student supervised by a specialist writer-teacher. Key features include:
- One-to-one meetings every 4 weeks or upon request.
- Monthly staff-student Creative Writing Methodology Workshops.
Apprenticeship and Learning
The programme offers graduate writers an apprenticeship, allowing them to dedicate time to mastering their craft. Key points include:
- Focus on
Subject Area Information
Creative writing is a discipline that encompasses the art of crafting original works of literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. Courses in this field are designed to help students develop their writing skills, explore their creativity, and understand the nuances of literary expression.
1. Introduction to Creative Writing
2. Fiction Writing
3. Poetry Writing
4. Creative Non-Fiction
5. Screenwriting and Playwriting
6. Advanced Creative Writing Workshop
- Fundamental writing techniques
- Critical reading
- Constructive feedback
- Advanced narrative techniques
- World-building
- Editing
- Poetic form and structure
- Metaphorical language
- Sound devices
- Research
- Narrative voice
- Ethical considerations in non-fiction
- Scriptwriting
- Storyboarding
- Understanding of dramatic structure
- Refinement of personal style
- Advanced editing
- Professional critique
Career
A creative writing discipline offers a comprehensive education in the art and craft of writing, preparing students for a variety of careers in the literary and media industries.
Author
Writing novels, short stories, or poetry collections.
Screenwriter
Crafting scripts for movies, TV shows, or web series.
Playwright
Writing plays for theater productions.
Editor
Working for publishing houses, magazines, or online platforms.
Journalist
Writing feature articles, investigative pieces, or personal essays.
Content Writer
Creating content for websites, blogs, and social media.
Copywriter
Writing advertising copy for marketing campaigns.
Creative Writing Teacher
Educating students at various levels, from high school to university.
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