BA Creative Writing and Modern Languages

If you are interested in enhancing, broadening, and developing your voice and want to explore, discover and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world, then a degree in Creative Writing and Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University might be for you. Our cross-disciplinary degree will introduce you to an ever-expanding industry, providing you with a promising and advantageous start after graduation.

You can learn the craft of writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays and more, in addition to weekly language classes that where you will see your linguistic competencies flourish. You will also develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for a career in a broad array of creative industries. Under the expert guidance of a team of award-winning writers, you will discover hidden talents and find out what sort of writer you are. On completion of this degree you will have not only a portfolio of exceptional creative material, but also the skills and attributes to flourish in any workplace that demands dexterity with the written word.

Why study Creative Writing and Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University?

• The combination of Creative Writing and Modern Languages offers a broad curriculum that crosses the traditional boundaries of genre, form, function, culture, linguistics, film and literature. As a student of the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of English and Creative Writing, you will study in a flourishing creative scene with a long and successful history as the spring for aspiring new talent.

• The Department of English and Creative Writing offers a broad range of modules that enables you to explore the connections between creative and critical thinking and develop a deep understanding of the relationship between professional practice and imaginative thought.

• You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year.

• You will receive four hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language.

• Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two.

Career paths include writing Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Screen-writing and writing for Radio and Theatre. Other options may include Publishing, Editing, Journalism, Marketing and Communications, and Teaching.