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Aberystwyth University: Creative Writing
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of English and Creative Writing |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
Summary
This is a research-based course, 'research' in this context implying everything that is required to bring to completion a novel or substantial collection of poems, as well as to provide a critical/analytical account of the work produced. You will be expected, under the guidance of your supervisor, to demonstrate your skills in handling a sustained creative project, while at the same time establishing a critical framework for your writing. Your research will be closely supervised throughout by one or more core members of the Department’s Creative Writing staff.
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for the three-year PhD research programme is a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent in a subject relevant to the intended area of research. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This is a research-based course, 'research' in this context implying everything that is required to bring to completion a novel or substantial collection of poems, as well as to provide a critical/analytical account of the work produced. You will be expected, under the guidance of your supervisor, to demonstrate your skills in handling a sustained creative project, while at the same time establishing a critical framework for your writing. Your research will be closely supervised throughout by one or more core members of the Department’s Creative Writing staff.
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for the three-year PhD research programme is a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent in a subject relevant to the intended area of research. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This is a research-based course, 'research' in this context implying everything that is required to bring to completion a novel or substantial collection of poems, as well as to provide a critical/analytical account of the work produced. You will be expected, under the guidance of your supervisor, to demonstrate your skills in handling a sustained creative project, while at the same time establishing a critical framework for your writing. Your research will be closely supervised throughout by one or more core members of the Department’s Creative Writing staff.
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for the three-year PhD research programme is a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent in a subject relevant to the intended area of research. |
MA
Summary
The MA in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication.
You will receive individual tuition from the excellent Departmental staff, all of whom are published creative writers. Under their guidance, you will produce a substantial portfolio in the form of a collection of poetry or an extended piece of prose fiction. In addition, you will develop a host of key transferrable skills that will benefit you in a range of academic or employment contexts.
This degree will suit you:
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If you want comprehensive training in advanced methods of creative writing.
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If you want to develop your creative vision and writing skills to the highest levels.
-
If you are looking for a detailed and constructive critique of your work.
-
If you want to work within a dynamic and supportive environment while producing a portfolio of creative writing
Our nationally significant research forms the basis of our teaching and throughout your studies you will be taught by some of the UK’s leading scholars in Creative Writing and Literary Studies. They are either qualified to PhD level or have commensurate professional experience. Our lecturers either hold or are working towards a Higher Education teaching qualification, and most academic staff also hold Fellowships with Advance HE. Staff research interests are as broad and dynamic as our curriculum, and recently the majority of our research activity was judged either internationally excellent or world-leading (REF 2021).
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 621945 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Hons) degree in a relevant subject together with submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. These are minimum requirements for entry. A transcript of marks demonstrating consistent performance at 2:1 level should also be provided. Non-graduates and non-subject specialists will be considered individually based on relevant experience and submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. The writing portfolio should consist of 4000-5000 words of critical and/or creative prose. In cases where portfolios comprise or include poetry, 100 lines of poetry is considered equivalent to 1000 words of prose. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The MA in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication.
You will receive individual tuition from the excellent Departmental staff, all of whom are published creative writers. Under their guidance, you will produce a substantial portfolio in the form of a collection of poetry or an extended piece of prose fiction. In addition, you will develop a host of key transferrable skills that will benefit you in a range of academic or employment contexts.
This degree will suit you:
-
If you want comprehensive training in advanced methods of creative writing.
-
If you want to develop your creative vision and writing skills to the highest levels.
-
If you are looking for a detailed and constructive critique of your work.
-
If you want to work within a dynamic and supportive environment while producing a portfolio of creative writing
Our nationally significant research forms the basis of our teaching and throughout your studies you will be taught by some of the UK’s leading scholars in Creative Writing and Literary Studies. They are either qualified to PhD level or have commensurate professional experience. Our lecturers either hold or are working towards a Higher Education teaching qualification, and most academic staff also hold Fellowships with Advance HE. Staff research interests are as broad and dynamic as our curriculum, and recently the majority of our research activity was judged either internationally excellent or world-leading (REF 2021).
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 621945 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Hons) degree in a relevant subject together with submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. These are minimum requirements for entry. A transcript of marks demonstrating consistent performance at 2:1 level should also be provided. Non-graduates and non-subject specialists will be considered individually based on relevant experience and submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. The writing portfolio should consist of 4000-5000 words of critical and/or creative prose. In cases where portfolios comprise or include poetry, 100 lines of poetry is considered equivalent to 1000 words of prose. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This course will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication.
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 621945 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2i Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject and submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Non-graduates and non-subject specialists will be considered individually based on relevant experience and a satisfactory writing portfolio. English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This course will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication.
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 621945 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2i Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject and submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Non-graduates and non-subject specialists will be considered individually based on relevant experience and a satisfactory writing portfolio. English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. The National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high-quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields
| english@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1970 622534 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application. |
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