Creative Writing and Modern Languages,BA

Why study Creative Writing and Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?

• The combination of Creative Writing and Modern Languages offers a broad curriculum that crosses the traditional boundaries of genre, form, function, culture, linguistics, film and literature. As a student of the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of English and Creative Writing, you will study in a flourishing creative scene with a long and successful history as the spring for aspiring new talent.
• The Department of English and Creative Writing offers a broad range of modules that enables you to explore the connections between creative and critical thinking and develop a deep understanding of the relationship between professional practice and imaginative thought.
• You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year.
• You will typically receive 5.5 hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language.
• Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two.

Our Staff

All academic staff in the Department of English and Creative Writing are active scholars and experts in their fields. They are either qualified to PhD level or have commensurate experience. Our Lecturers either hold or are working towards a Higher Education teaching qualification and the majority of academic staff also hold the status of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

All of the lecturers in the Department of Modern Languages are qualified to PhD level and are research active specialists in their chosen field. We also employ highly qualified and experienced language tutors, and native-speakers, who will ensure that your learning is of the highest possible quality and who will provide you with constant support through your years of study.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 104

A Levels BBB-BCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-28

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65%

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

Many of our graduates are successful writers in the fields of:

• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Poetry
• Screen-writing
• Radio
• Theatre.

Some of our graduates have discovered other successful careers in:

• Publishing
• Editing
• Journalism
• Marketing and Communications
• Teaching.

Transferable skills

Our degree will enable you to develop:

• the ability to express ideas and communicate information effectively in a broad range of contexts
• outstanding skills in creating, forming and manipulating the written word
• evidence of your ability to be an effective problem-solver
• excellent creative thinking, informed by critical rigour
• a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• excellent time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• self-motivation and self-reliance and have the ability to develop appropriate and effective strategies
• valuable research skills that are transdisciplinary and adaptable to any research context.

What work experience opportunities are available to me while I study? 

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