Creative Writing with Foundation Year
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: CRF1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: CRF1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
The Creative Writing with a Foundation Year degree offers an inspiring and supportive environment for aspiring writers. This programme, guided by the standards of the National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE), is designed to build your confidence and skills while encouraging critical engagement with your creative work.
Through a thoughtfully structured curriculum, you will explore the fundamental elements of writing across various forms, including poetry, prose, and drama. As you develop your craft, the focus shifts to more advanced techniques, such as the writing of voice, form, and place, allowing you to experiment and refine your style.
Key to this programme are the specialised modules in fiction and poetry writing, where you will hone your skills in storytelling and self-expression. These are balanced by an emphasis on critical thinking and self-reflective practices, helping you to assess and improve your own work. You will also learn how to research effectively and apply these skills to create an independent project, showcasing your abilities as a writer.
The course goes beyond creative expression, equipping you with essential skills in editing, research, and publication. Dedicated modules on performance and publication provide insights into how to bring your work to audiences, while also offering a deeper understanding of the creative industries.
You will gain valuable knowledge about how writing can be adapted to different contexts, from digital platforms to traditional media.
With a focus on real-world applications, the programme introduces you to writing for diverse mediums, including screenwriting, journalism, digital content creation, and games. This varied approach ensures that your writing portfolio reflects both creativity and versatility, preparing you for opportunities in publishing, media, and beyond.
By the end of this degree, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the writing craft, alongside a polished portfolio and a clear sense of direction within the creative sectors. Whether your ambition is to become a professional writer, contribute to the publishing world, or use your skills in other creative fields, this programme lays the foundation for success.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA)
• Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Cultures and Philosophies of Politics (20 credits; optional)
• Death, Burial and the Afterlife (20 credits; optional)
• Exploring the Humanities (20 credits; compulsory)
• From Egypt to the Near East: Phenomena of the Mediterranean (20 credits; optional)
• Gender, Sex, & Sexuality: Historical & Critical Perspectives (20 credits; optional)
• Humans and Other Animals (20 credits; optional)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Morality, Ethics and Reason (20 credits; optional)
• Myths and Mythology: How Stories Shape the World (20 credits; optional)
• Power and Inequality (20 credits; optional)
• The Colonial Project and the Humanities (20 credits; optional)
• The Nature of Objects: Why Matter Matters (20 credits; optional).
Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BA)
• Business of Writing (20 credits; optional)
• Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• From Attic to Audience: Engaging with the Public through Residencies, Festivals, Performances and Publication (20 credits; optional)
• International Independent Study Module (40 credits; optional)
• International Independent Study Module (60 credits; optional)
• Writing Form (20 credits; optional)
• Writing Place (20 credits; optional)
• Writing Voice (20 credits; optional).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
• Business of Writing (20 credits; optional)
• From Attic to Audience: Engaging with the Public through Residencies, Festivals, Performances and Publication (20 credits; optional)
• Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• International Independent Study Module (40 credits; optional)
• International Independent Study Module (60 credits; optional)
• Writing Form (20 credits; optional)
• Writing Place (20 credits; optional)
• Writing Voice (20 credits; optional).
Level 3 (Foundation Year)
• Academic Survival Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to University Life (10 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Investigation (10 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to the Humanities (10 credits; compulsory)
• Academic Writing (10 credits; compulsory)
• Understanding Literature (20 credits; optional)
• Talking to the Dead (20 credits; optional)
• Being Human (20 credits; optional)
• Understanding Democracy (20 credits; optional)
Prospective students should be aware of the following:
• Not all optional modules are offered every year
• Optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student numbers
• Language modules are optional/compulsory/core according to linguistic ability
• There are many Level 5 and Level 6 versions of the same module. Students can only take this module once; this depends on which year the modules are offered in.
Assessment methods
One of the standout features of studying with the Faculty of Humanities in Lampeter is the excellent tutor contact you will have. Teaching is in small groups and seminar groups are also small allowing you to develop your confidence and skills in a supportive environment. Assessment methods used during the Foundation Year are wide and varied so that you experience them before progressing to Level 4 study, again helping you to build your confidence and skills base.
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