English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£1140 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Postgraduate Certificate, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£10250 Tuition (UK) £11000 Tuition (UK) £17600 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Master of Arts, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£1140 Tuition (UK) £1225 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Master of Arts, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£10250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Postgraduate Certificate, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£1140 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£10250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert at Cardiff Metropolitan University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgCert
Subject	Creative Writing, English Literature

Admission advice for international students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23859	£19123	£20996
25-75 percentile range	£19362 - £27716	£13372 - £24754	£14943 - £27676

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

The MA English Literature and Creative Writing is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. The course provides you with the perfect opportunity to combine your love of studying literature with the ambition to write your own.

Our English Literature modules take you on an exhilarating literary journey using texts from the eighteenth century to the present day. Drawing on research expertise from the Romantic period to contemporary literature we explore a range of literary forms and delve into subjects such as historical and contemporary representations of place, the politics of genre fiction, and the representation of gender and sexuality.

Our creative writing modules aim to support you while you develop and hone your creative and critical writing skills across the fields of fiction, creative non-fiction, script and poetry.

Throughout the programme you will have opportunities to explore multiple genres, attend regular peer workshops, learn from industry experts and hone your craft. Our wider academic community is dynamic so you will also have the chance to take part in additional activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, guest speakers, archive and museum visits, poetry readings and more.

You can take our MA English Literature and Creative Writing to prepare your work for publication or enhance your career in the creative arts, education, and heritage industries. This degree will also develop your research skills and help you specialise in an area of literary study or creative practice which can pave the way for doctoral study.

We have expertise across a number of fields and our academic community is vibrant and dynamic with strong industry links.

One of the great strengths of our MA English Literature and Creative Writing programme is its flexibility. The degree can be studied either full or part-time, and classes are scheduled in the evenings. Modules can be taken individually, allowing you to control the pace and depth of your postgraduate study. Programme delivery is enhanced by the University's commitment to e-learning .

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	24%	71%	5%
year 2	24%	71%	5%

We have a variety of approaches to assessment across the programme depending upon the module. All creative practice modules (Short Story Writing, Novel Writing) are assessed through portfolios of creative work and accompanying critical essays in which you are required to reflect on your creative practice and to contextualise your work with reference to other texts. These modules also include class-based formative peer-assessment in the form of writing workshops. These do not count towards your final grade but the sessions do help you grow and reflect as a critical and creative writer. In some modules (Writing the City) you can choose your method of assessment (creative portfolio and critical reflection, or essay, for example). In other modules (Literature and Landscapes) you will be asked to produce an essay. Modules also make use of Virtual Learning Environments for assessments and you may be asked to view material online and then to respond to it.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All other courses
- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature and Creative Writing, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants should usually have a first or upper second-class honours degree, in a relevant subject. Students that meet the criteria will be invited for interviews

Costs

Tuition Fees English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert

Ireland	£10250
England UK	£10250
Northern Ireland	£10250
Scotland	£10250
Wales	£10250

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

- #6
- #97
English

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[Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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English Literature and Creative Writing PgCert

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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