English and Creative Writing (Including Foundation Year)
Entry requirements
A level
To normally include English or a relevant subject. Applicants without A Level English will be considered on an individual basis.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. Submission of written work considered in the case of students without relevant qualifications. Applicants without A Level English will be considered on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants without A Level English will be considered on an individual basis.
T Level
Passing the T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core). Applicants without A Level English will be considered on an individual basis.
UCAS Tariff
To normally include English or a relevant subject. Applicants without A Level English will be considered on an individual basis.
About this course
The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing is also available as a four year course including an integrated foundation year, and is designed for students who do not currently meet admissions criteria for direct entry onto the degree.
You will start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge before progressing onto the three year degree programme.
Develop your own imagination and writing craft, and explore major texts and movements in English literature as well as reading and working with contemporary writers. This dynamic English and Creative Writing degree combines intensive study of creative and professional writing with a range of complementary modules that explore English literature, English language, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). You can choose to study the whole range or focus your degree on Creative Writing and just one or two other areas.
Alongside developing your skills in writing fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and non-fiction, you’ll gain specialist skills in analysis, close reading and writing. The development of these skills means you’ll be ready for the workplace when you graduate. There are also many opportunities to showcase your written work at the University.
Modules
Students will study six modules, which will be assessed via a number of examinations, assignments and presentations.
The study skills module is designed to help you with examinations and revision techniques, as well as skills including note taking, essay writing, referencing and planning assignments.
Study Skills
Investigative Project
English
History
Media and Cultural Studies
Understanding Modern Society
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Pontypridd
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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