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    Creative Writing and Modern Languages BA (Hons)
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    Creative Writing and Modern Languages BA (Hons)

    Bangor University

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    United Kingdom, Bangor

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    W8R8

    Campuses

    Bangor

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines13-Sep-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Next Intake 13-Sep-2026

    Creative Writing and Modern Languages BA (Hons)

    About

    This degree course will enable you to develop a personal creative practice as a writer, offering imaginative approaches in a variety of forms, while gaining skills and critical insights in modern languages and cultures. It offers an exploration of the techniques and contexts of the novel, the short story, poetry, and writing for performance and media. You will be taught by research experts and published writers.

    Our cross-disciplinary Creative Writing and Modern Languages degree will give you to opportunity to learn about the cultures and societies of the countries in which your chosen language is spoken, whilst also helping you to hone you own creative voice as a writer. You use the degree as an opportunity to try out new languages (you might want to specialise in more than one), but also to try out different literary genres, whether fiction or non-fiction.

    Why choose Bangor University for this course?

    • Small group teaching and lectures and one-to-one supervision.
    • Creative Writing is part of a vibrant Arts and Culture scene that includes Pontio, the University’s £40 million Arts Centre, local theatres, poetry groups and student societies.
    • Former students have gone on to edit, publish and write creatively in a variety of literary fields and media contexts.

    Additional Course Options

    Placement Year

    This course is available with a Placement Year option where you will study for 1 additional year. The Placement Year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year.

    The Placement Year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. The minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. You would normally start sometime in the period June to September of your second year and finish between June and September the following year. Placements can be UK-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements.

    You will be expected to find and arrange a suitable placement to complement your degree and will be fully supported throughout by a dedicated member of staff at your academic School and the University’s Careers and Employability Services.

    You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. Read more about the work experience opportunities that may be available to you or, if you have any questions, please get in touch.

    International Experience Year

    This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study or work abroad for 1 additional year. You will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title on graduating.

    Studying abroad is a great opportunity to see a different way of life, learn about new cultures and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. There are a wide variety of destinations and partner universities to choose from. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills.

    You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option at any time during your degree at Bangor and make your application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.

    Read more about the International Experience Year programme and see the studying or working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2025 Entry Requirements

    For all Modern Languages courses: Relevant modern language preferred. Our courses are designed to cater for those who have studied one or more languages as well as offering pathways for those beginning a language from scratch - there is no modern language language requirement for the beginner's language route.

    Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

    • A Levels: Relevant modern language preferred (no language required for beginner's language route). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
    • BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
    • Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM
    • City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in a relevant modern language (no language required for beginner's language route)
    • Access: pass required
    • Welsh Baccalaureate*: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
    • T Levels*: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
    • Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.

    We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.

    We also welcome applications from mature learners.

    International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.

    *For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS 6.0 (5.5) or equivalent. Some courses have higher English Language Requirements.

    For students educated in English or from an English speaking country we may be able to waive the requirement, if you can provide evidence that you achieved a minimum of a C or equivalent in your high school English (higher for some courses) or a letter from your University confirming your bachelor degree was taught in English.

    Career

    Taught by experienced academics and published novelists and poets, this cross-disciplinary degree offers students valuable critical insight not only into the study of languages, but the publishing industry itself, and part of what our lecturers can offer is the valuable insight needed to embark on your own career as a writer.

    You will develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for careers in a broad range of industries, including publishing, journalism, marketing and communications, translation, and teaching.

    Opportunities at Bangor

    The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. 

    Internships

    Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

    Student Volunteering

    Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.

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