English Literature and Creative Writing Aberystwyth University

Overview

The English Literature and Creative Writing BA at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive exploration of literary history alongside the development of professional writing techniques. Students engage with a diverse range of genres and styles while being mentored by distinguished, practising authors and scholars.

Why English Literature and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University?

• Learn from published authors and active scholars who are experts in various literary fields and creative genres.
• Access the National Library of Wales, a world-renowned copyright institution located right on the university's doorstep.
• Benefit from the department's connection to the New Welsh Review, providing unique insights into the professional literary industry.
• Participate in an exclusive writing retreat at a country house in mid-Wales during the final year to focus on major projects.
• Join a supportive community that encourages the exploration of philosophical and conceptual ideas through literary theory.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Creative Writing
• Critical Practice
• American Literature 1819-1925
• Poetry
• Literature And The Sea
• Speculative Fiction and the Now

Year 2

• Literary Theory: Debates and Dialogues
• Contemporary Writing and Climate Crisis
• Literary Geographies
• Literary Modernisms
• Short stories: Grit and Candour
• Creative Non-Fiction

Year 3

• Independent Research Project
• Crisis Writing
• Crime Fiction
• Horror
• Post-Colonial African Literature in English
• Victorian Childhoods

Careers with English Literature and Creative Writing

Graduates from this programme possess a high standard of communication and analytical skills, making them highly sought after in various professional sectors. The degree prepares students for roles where the written word and creative thinking are essential to organisational success.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

• Broadcasting and Journalism
• Advertising and Publishing
• Education and Teaching
• The Civil Service and Public Administration
• Business, Finance, and New Media

Students also develop transferable competencies such as effective problem-solving, time management, and the ability to work independently or within collaborative teams on complex research tasks.