BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Why choose this programOur vibrant, adaptable degree lets you explore literature across diverse eras, cultures, and major genres. The curriculum extends beyond traditional texts to examine fascinating intersections between literature and film, visual arts, history, technology, linguistics, and contemporary society. You'll discover how literary works engage with social justice, ecological challenges, and economic issues, fostering inclusive perspectives and sustainable approaches for our planet's future.The Creative Writing component enables you to evolve from foundational modules in reading and writing to specialized work in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and scriptwriting, culminating in a substantial creative portfolio.As you progress, you'll expand your intellectual and creative horizons by examining literature through dual lenses - as both creator and analyst. This dual approach deepens your appreciation of the creative process while broadening your understanding of literary traditions, genres, and the evolving discipline of English Literature.The program cultivates perceptive, well-informed readers and writers who appreciate linguistic subtleties and can craft refined, sophisticated creative pieces.You'll join a welcoming academic community renowned for excellence in teaching and research. Our accomplished Creative Writing faculty frequently earn prestigious awards, bringing diverse professional experience from theater, television, and film. Our public initiatives, Cardiff BookTalk and Cardiff Poetry Experiment, offer vibrant platforms for literary engagement.Learning approach and evaluationOur research-driven curriculum fosters independent, innovative, and analytical thinking about literature and cultural forms like cinema, visual arts, and photography.First-year instruction builds essential skills through structured lectures and seminars, helping you adapt to university learning. English Literature courses in subsequent years combine lectures with seminars, gradually shifting toward specialized study and independent research as your analytical skills mature. Creative Writing workshops emphasize peer feedback, creating a supportive space to refine textual analysis, problem-solving, argument construction, and presentation skills.The program, particularly through its final-year English Literature module, enhances transferable communication and teamwork abilities valuable in professional settings. The capstone Creative Writing Project involves creating an extensive, original portfolio in your chosen genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or scriptwriting), accompanied by a critical analysis, all developed under faculty supervision.