English - University of South Wales

From Shakespeare and the English language to writing media, our English degrees will help you develop and enhance your expression, critical writing and thinking skills.

Why English at USW?

Get hands on

Gain skills that will help you succeed in any workplace, and engage with challenges set by external organisations to put these into practice.

Industry links

Our connections mean you can attend work placements to help your CV stand out - organisations include Literature Wales, The Big Issue, Buzz magazine, as well as schools and libraries.

TESOL training

Gain intensive practice in lesson planning, teaching and curriculum design, as well as a qualification you can use anywhere in the world.

WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES?

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WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES?

79%

OF OUR ENGLISH RESEARCH OUTPUTS ARE RATED AS BEING WORLD-LEADING (4*) OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT, AND HALF OUR RESEARCH IS RATED AS BEING WORLD-LEADING WITH RESPECT TO IMPACT.

English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

Immerse yourself in the world of words in this course designed for passionate storytellers and literature lovers.

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English and Creative Writing including Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This English and Creative Writing course will allow you to explore areas including English, History and Media studies, alongside giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to continue onto a Degree course and have the opportunity to meet your aspirations.

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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

Pontypridd Campus, Treforest