This degree course will enable you to develop a personal creative practice as a writer, offering imaginative approaches in a variety of forms, while gaining skills and critical insights in modern languages and cultures. It offers an exploration of the techniques and contexts of the novel, the short story, poetry, and writing for performance and media. You will be taught by research experts and published writers.
Our cross-disciplinary Creative Writing and Modern Languages degree will give you to opportunity to learn about the cultures and societies of the countries in which your chosen language is spoken, whilst also helping you to hone you own creative voice as a writer. You use the degree as an opportunity to try out new languages (you might want to specialise in more than one), but also to try out different literary genres, whether fiction or non-fiction.
‘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 or Modern Languages with Foundation Year (R808).
Course Details - Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W8R8
Institution code:
B06
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Relevant modern language preferred (not required for beginner's language route)
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
Level 3 qualifications can also be considered in conjunction with another qualification in a relevant Modern Language (e.g. grade C at A level or IB Higher). No Modern Language required for language-beginners' pathway. For those seeking to study Chinese, a demonstrable interest, but no prior knowledge required.
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
Pass required. (Can be considered in conjunction with A level or IB Higher in relevant modern language.)
Pass required. Including grade H5 in relevant modern language.
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas. Level 3 qualifications can be considered in conjunction with another qualification in relevant Modern Language ( e.g. A level, or IB Higher).
No Modern Language required for language-beginners' pathway. For those seeking to study Chinese: a demonstrable interest in, but no prior knowledge of Chinese required.
If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: Modern Languages with Foundation Year (R808) or English Language and English Literature with Foundation Year (QQCF).
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
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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