BA (Hons) Creative Writing Bachelor's degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA (Hons) Creative Writing at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. You'll engage with core writing theory and research methods, practise craft in workshops and independent projects, and choose specialist options to suit your interests.
About this course
BA (Hons) Creative Writing is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in Lampeter. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World20 credits
- Exploring the Humanities20 credits
- Historicising Texts20 credits
- Introduction to the Craft of Writing20 credits
- The Study of Literature: Text and Theory20 credits
- Popular Fiction20 credits
- Approaches to form20 credits
- People's worlds: Interactions with the Environment20 credits
Year 2 18 modules
- Green to the very door: Ecocriticism and Romanticism20 credits
- Writing for TV, Film and Radio20 credits
- Error and Sweet Violence: Shakespeare and Renaissance Comedy and Tragedy20 credits
- Make it New: Aspects of 20th and 21st Century Writing20 credits
- Speculative Fiction: Sci-fi, fantasy, magic realism and other imagined worlds20 credits
- Special Collections Research: The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives20 credits
- The Book, the Body, and the World: Renaissance Humanism, Medicine, and Exploration20 credits
- Writing for Theatre20 credits
- International Mobility Opportunity60 credits
- A troubled unity: Philosophy, Society and Civil War in the Literature of the Seventeenth Century20 credits
- Glancingly from the side: Writing the Short story20 credits
- Off the Page: Performance Poetry20 credits
- Psyche, Text, and Society: Critical and Cultural Theory20 credits
- Professional Placement20 credits
- Novel writing20 credits
- The Art of the Pitch: Writing as a Career20 credits
- African Modernities20 credits
- Independent Creative Project
Year 3 1 modules
- Independent Project40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study how to read, write and think critically about literature across multiple forms and traditions. A course like this typically begins with foundations in close reading, literary history from medieval through contemporary periods, and critical theory, the conceptual frameworks writers and critics use to interpret texts. You'll usually progress through structured study of historical periods and movements before moving to workshops in creative and applied writing. In later years, you specialise in areas such as creative writing, Shakespeare & early modern literature, contemporary fiction, critical theory, world literature, and publishing pathways, culminating in advanced seminars and a substantial independent project where you develop your own writing and research interests.
Who it's for
You're drawn to storytelling, poetry, drama or experimental writing, and want dedicated time to develop your practice seriously. You'll thrive if you're reflective about your own work, open to critical feedback, and willing to read widely. You may be balancing writing with work, care responsibilities or other pursuits, part-time study gives you the space to commit to your craft without abandoning other parts of your life. You'll build technical skills, intellectual confidence and a body of work you're proud of.
Careers & job market
Across English and Literature courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Among those in employment, 55% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data (in 2024) shows starting salaries of £23,000–£30,000 at 15 months, rising to £24,650–£34,800 by year five. Creative writing graduates move into publishing, editing, communications, education, arts administration and freelance practice; others pursue postgraduate study in writing, journalism or related fields.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a recognised UK degree-awarding body, based in Lampeter. The course is taught part-time in English. Study is part-time, which allows you to balance the degree with other commitments. You'll receive a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code W801). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page. Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Language and area studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Lampeter
86 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is English & Literature right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Wales Trinity Saint David from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Wales Trinity Saint David; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and gov.uk before you apply.
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