Bangor University Creative Writing Ma

Course info

UCAS CODE 2P17

This course develops connections between critical study of English Literature and the creative practice of writing in a variety of forms. You will learn to approach texts as both a reader and a writer, discovering synergies between these different perspectives. You will study a broad range of English literature while developing your practical skills, confidence and independent vision as a creative writer. This course offers the chance to develop skills in critical analysis and imaginative problem solving that are relevant to a range of career paths.Taught by experts in the field of English Literary study, alongside experienced novelists and poets, a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Bangor University will enable you to increase your understanding of literature, whilst also helping you to hone you own creative voice as a writer. Indeed, this degree combines the best of both worlds, introducing you to the study of historical and contemporary genres, as you yourself practice writing across a range of commercial and literary genres.'Placement Year' and 'International Experience Year' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don't have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.

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Creative Writing

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking

These are the 2020 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

12^th / 131

CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking

Source: Complete University Guide 2022

65^th

CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source: Complete University Guide 2022

17^th

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Full Time

Creative Writing

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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)

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Average salary
Average salary

Creative Writing graduate salary at this uni

£17,000

UK Creative Writing graduate salary

£17,000

Literature in English

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate

The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.

Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)

100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate

Employment rate
Employment rate

The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.

Average salary
Average salary

Literature in English graduate salary at this uni

£17,000

UK Literature in English graduate salary

£17,000

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Entry requirements
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The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

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Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 96 - 112	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required MMM - DMM	Grades / Points required MMM - DMM	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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English Literature / English Language / English preferred but not required.		Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.		International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements		Pass required.		Pass required. Including H5 in English Literature or English Language.		Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.	T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.	We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Previous study
Previous study

The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.

Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Literature in English

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Religious Studies & Theology

20%

Creative Writing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

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Bangor University, Bangor (Wales)

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Located between the maintains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University has a close-knit community with around 10,000 students currently studying here. It's small nature and welcoming environment are some reasons why so many choose to study here. Bangor University offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment. You can choose to study from courses across the sciences, arts, business, law and humanities. There are a variety of learning pathways, including degree apprenticeships and foundation degrees.

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Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG