Creative Writing (Part-time) (PGDip)
Our PG Creative Writing course is designed for people who want to grow as writers, improve your writing craft and build a strong portfolio of work.
You will take part in writing workshops led by tutors and published writers. In these sessions, you will share your writing, give and get feedback, and learn new techniques. You will explore different forms of writing, such as poetry, prose, short stories and non-fiction. Each workshop helps you build skills and confidence in your writing voice.
This course also prepares you for real-world writing. You will meet literary agents, editors and professionals working in publishing. You’ll learn how to send out your work and what to expect when trying to get published. These experiences will support your journey into professional writing and help you build a career in the creative industries.
As part of your studies, you will attend literary events, readings and online discussions. You will connect with other writers and be part of a creative community.
By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the writing world and a strong portfolio of work. You will also be well prepared for a career in publishing, teaching, or other roles in the arts and media.
Whether you want to write for yourself or take your writing further, this course will help you find your path.
Course details
- Online
- Distance Learning
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
We believe writers learn best through practice, feedback and close reading. Our course blends creative development with critical thinking, helping you build confidence, skill and independence. You’ll learn from experienced tutors and peers in an inclusive, supportive space that values your voice and encourages you to take creative risks.
You’ll explore the foundations of writing craft through core workshops in poetry and prose. You’ll learn how to read like a writer, analysing texts to uncover creative techniques. Practical modules focus on developing your voice and shaping early drafts, while peer feedback helps you reflect and improve. You’ll begin to build a consistent writing habit and take part in the wider literary culture.
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 Credits)
Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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2:2 honours degree 
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or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
Admissions Advice and Support 
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh. â¶Ä¯
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed. â¶Ä¯
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. â¶Ä¯
Opportunities to Learn Welsh 
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. 
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The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and may include essays, book reviews, short reports and reflective journals, group and individual presentations and dissertation.
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The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.
Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
Students are expected to submit two hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.
Optional Field trip:
Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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Career and employment opportunities are very broad and include:
- Freelance work such as copywriting, editing
- Independent and commissioned creative writing
- Marketing and fundraising
- Publishing
- Teaching
- Writing for film, television and media