Creative Writing (Extended)

Entry requirements

The typical entry requirement is 2:2 degree (55% minimum) (or overseas equivalent) and a satisfactory short portfolio of writing.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MA Creative Writing (Extended) degree offers both the benefits of our 1-year MA, where you will be trained in writing of literary and media text, with a period of study abroad at our partner US institution to further your writing skills and experience.

During your 2-years of study you will have teaching in a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, sci-fi, screenwriting and creative non-fiction, spending your time at Swansea forging personal links with the National Theatre Wales, the International Dyland Thomas Prize, The Cultural Institute and independent publishers and literary agents, and furthering your skills, experience and employability during your semester abroad at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Why Creative Writing (Extended) at Swansea?

The Creative Writing programme at Swansea is rooted in an imaginative workshop environment that empowers students to be active, self-determined learners. We emphasise creativity, autonomy, and the integration of theory and practice, to ensure that every student receives a unique educational experience, tailored to their needs and creative work.

Our Extended 2-year degree promotes individual and collaborative research activity of an international standard, and you will benefit from the dynamic and creative communities of both Swansea and Edmond, Oklahoma during your studies, to enhance your skills and experience at an international level.

Your Creative Writing (Extended) Experience

Throughout your studies you will develop the skills to unlock your imagination and creativity, honing the craft of storytelling and poetry, from narrative and voice, to form and structure.

Your studies at Swansea will include fiction, poetry, screenwriting, non-fiction, drama and publishing, along with hands-on workshops and guest lectures from the international world of art and publishing (via the Cultural Institute), and your semester at the University of Central Oklahoma will cover an additional 60 credits of teaching in areas such as writing comedy and satire, SciFi and fantasy, and writing for children.

Throughout your studies you will be supported by experienced, award-winning academic teams that foster a friendly and supportive learning environment, helping you find your unique writer’s voice.