Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English & Creative Writing

The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree at Cardiff Met will help students find and develop their voice as both a writer and a critic. The great authors students study will inspire and influence their writing. Meanwhile, developing their own creative work on the degree will lead to new insights into technique which, in turn, will sharpen their analysis of literary texts. In seminars students will be invited to consider the ways in which literature and writing is alive, engaging with contemporary issues like gender inequality, decolonisation, climate change and more.

At Cardiff Met, it’s not just about close reading and writing craft - students will also learn vital professional skills. During the English and Creative Writing degree, they'll have the chance to compete in Cardiff Met's poetry SLAM competitions; read their work at open mic nights; meet published writers and creative practitioners; volunteer at local literary events and festivals; submit their work to the student-led anthology; and much more.

A passion for literature and creative writing can lead to exciting careers in publishing, editing, teaching, law, public relations, civil service, arts management and countless other fields. Through their modules, projects and extracurricular activities, students will leave with a portfolio of work that demonstrates their finely-honed skills and abilities. Like so many of the English and Creative Writing graduates, students will leave Cardiff Met ready for a career in the creative industries and beyond.