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Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
COURSE OVERVIEW
On our English and Creative Writing degree you will learn a range of writing skills to equip you for a career as a writer, including novels, plays, poetry, film scripts, and non-fiction.
You will explore a range of styles and genres, as well as studying the history, traditions and theory of English Literature.
You will be taught by experienced writers whose works have been widely published, broadcast and performed, as well as academic staff internationally recognized for their research.
You can also spend a semester studying in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.
ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH CREATIVE WRITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Over 97% of our English Single and Joint Honours graduates are in work and/or further study six months after graduation (97.4% - HESA Performance Indicator sourced from the DLHE survey 2013/14) and English Literature at Swansea is ranked 2nd for graduate prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2016).
Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:
- Education
- Journalism
- Media and public relations
- Project administration
- Public services
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information

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University League Table
32nd
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
26th out of 106 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 206131 64%37th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074 74%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.06 81%69th