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English and Creative Writing
University of Galway • Ireland

English and Creative Writing

Integrated Masters with deeper specialization and research focus
Taught in English
Duration 4 Years
Mode On Campus
Level Undergraduate
Degree Bachelors Degree
Next Intake TBA

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at the University of Galway invites you to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of literary creation and critical thought. You will explore and practice the major genres of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Playwriting, and Screenwriting, discovering and strengthening your individual creative voice. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about storytelling and eager to understand the practical imperatives and industry requirements within established and emerging writing-related fields. From your first year, you will engage directly with professionals from the writing industries, gaining invaluable insights into the everyday routines and rhythms of diverse writing careers.

This full-time, on-campus Bachelor's Degree is studied over four years, offering a structured yet flexible path to developing your craft. Your third year provides a 100% focus on your personal creative writing projects, allowing you to develop advanced drafts of novels, poetry collections, or screenplays with dedicated mentorship. In your final year, you will build on this intensive project work through modules concentrating on professionalisation, publication planning, and public engagement strategies. You will graduate with a strong portfolio of work and advanced skills, prepared for careers in publishing, editing, content creation, or further academic pursuits.

Course Curriculum & Details

Detailed information for serious evaluators

Program Overview

This program offers a comprehensive exploration of English and Creative Writing, delving into various literary periods and creative forms. Students will engage with foundational texts and develop their own writing skills through diverse modules. The curriculum encourages critical analysis and creative expression across different genres and historical contexts.

1 Year 1 (60 Credits)

Beginning Latin Part 1 Optional
Mythology and the City in Ancient Greece Optional
Written Words & Spoken Languages in the Ancient World Optional
Classics in 20 Objects Optional
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part One) Optional
Beginning Latin Part 2 Optional
Empire and Literature in Ancient Rome Optional
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part Two) Optional
Material Culture and Museums Optional
Prehistoric Ireland & Europe Required
Recording Monuments in the Landscape Optional
Medieval Ireland and Europe Required
Medieval Celtic Literature A Optional
Medieval Celtic Literature B Optional
Early & Medieval History of the Celts Required
Celtic Mythology, Religion & Folklore Required
The Forms of Fiction Required
Writing Professions Required
Exploring Non-Fiction Required
Skills for Economics I Required
Principles of Microeconomics Required
Principles of Macroeconomics Required
Exploring English Required
Introduction to English 1 Required
Introduction to English 2 Required
Introduction to French Language and Culture Required
Litríocht agus Cultúr na Linne Optional
An Teanga Bheo Required
Scéal agus Pobal na Gaeilge Optional
Prionsabail na Micreacnamaíochta Required
Prionsbail na Maicreacnamaíochta Required
Obair Chúrsa Eacnamaíocht Required
Principles of Human Geography Required
Geography in Practice Required
Principles of Physical Geography Required
German Language and Culture (Advanced) Required
German Language and Culture (Beginners) Required
Europe and Ireland 1789 - 1918 Required
Skills for Historians (BA Connect) Required
Europe and Ireland 1789 - 1918 (Remote Learning) Optional
Europe: From Medieval to Modern Required
Introduction to Human Rights I Optional
Introduction to International Development Required
Introduction to Human Rights II Optional
Introduction to Sustainable Development I Required
Italian Language and Culture Required
Irish Legal Systems Required
Tort Law Required
Bunús na hIriseoireachta Required
Cleachtas Léirithe na Meán 1 Required
Na Meáin agus an tSochaí Required
Analysis and Algebra 1 Optional
Mathematical Skills Optional
Analysis and Algebra 1 Optional
Mathematical Skills Optional
Analysis and Algebra 2 Optional
Analysis and Algebra 2 Optional
Introducing Modern and Contemporary Irish Literature Required
Introducing Irish Traditional Music & Dance since 1893 Required
The Migrant Experience in Modern Irish Writing Required
Introduction To The History Of Philosophy Required
Critical Thinking and Logic Required
Introduction To Practical Ethics Required
Introductory Psychology 1 Required
Design Your Life: Planning & developing Skills for your University Journey Optional
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology Required
Introductory Psychology 2 Required
Intensive Beginners Spanish Language and Culture Required
Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture Required

2 Year 2 (60 Credits)

Mediterranean Origins Optional
Beginning Latin Part 1 Optional
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part One) Optional
Intermediate Latin 1 Optional
Intermediate Ancient Greek Part One Optional
Advanced Classical and Medieval Latin 1 Optional
Studies in the Ancient Imagination Optional
Heroic Epic Optional
The City-State Optional
Beginning Latin Part 2 Optional
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part Two) Optional
Studies in Ancient Literature and Thought Optional
Intermediate Latin 2 Optional
A Field of Gods & Men: Celtic Myths Optional
Classical Mythology and Drama Optional
Intermediate Ancient Greek Part Two Optional
Latin Texts from Medieval Ireland and Britain Optional
Space, Place and the Irish Landscape Optional
Castles, Colonists & Crannogs 1100-1350 Optional
People, Ritual and Death: Life in Early Prehistoric Europe Optional
Early Kingship: From Chaos to Cosmos Optional
Early Medieval Archaeology of Western Ireland Optional
Archaeology and Irish Identity – Celts, Christians, Vikings Optional
Archaeology in Practice Optional
Interpretation in Archaeology Optional
Making Sense of Art: Style, Symbol and Story Optional
Ancient Civilisations: The Rise of Complex Societies Optional
The Stories of Medieval Wales Optional
Beginning Latin Part 1 Optional
Medieval Irish Literature c.700-1100 Optional
Medieval Irish Language I Optional
Society & Social Institutions in the Celtic-speaking West Optional
Castles, Colonists & Crannogs 1100-1350 Optional
Introduction to Welsh Language I Optional
Making Ireland English: 1580-1665 Optional
Heroic Epic Optional
Early Kingship: From Chaos to Cosmos Optional
A Field of Gods & Men: Celtic Myths Optional
Introduction to Welsh Language II Optional
Medieval Irish Language II Optional
King Arthur & the Holy Grail Optional
Beginning Latin Part 2 Optional
The Celtic Languages in the Modern World Optional
Studies in Ancient Literature and Thought Optional
Classical Mythology and Drama Optional
Archaeology and Irish Identity – Celts, Christians, Vikings Optional
The Voices & Styles of Poetry Required
Dramatic Ideas Required
Irish Economic History Optional
Intermediate Microeconomics Required
Mathematics for Economics Required
Comparative Economic Thought Optional
Economics of Public Policy Optional
Introduction to Financial Economics Optional
Intermediate Macroeconomics Required
Statistics for Economics Required
University of Villanova: Economics Optional
Seduction, Sexuality, and Race: Early Modern Identities Optional
Stories Told and Re-Told Optional
Renaissance Drama Optional
Shakespearean Comedies Optional
Shakespearean Comedies Optional
Exploring Shakespeare (S1) Optional
Spenser: The Faerie Queene Optional
Literature, Empathy and Estrangement (S1) Optional
Media Industries A Optional
Eighteenth-Century Writing Optional
Media, Culture, Society Optional
Creative Writing Optional
History Of the English Language Optional
The Brontës (S1) Optional
Travel Writing in the Arctic Optional
19th Century Detective Fiction Optional
Allusion, Adaptation and Appropriation Optional
Modernist Fiction Optional
Special Topic Optional
Literature of North America Optional
Monsters, Mischief, and Marvels: Reading Old English (S1) Optional
Drama And Theatre Studies Optional
Jane Austen Optional
SERVICE LEARNING: READING AND WRITING WITH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN(S1) Optional
Textual Histories Optional
Creative Writing Optional
Milton's Poetry Optional
Pain & Pleasure in Jacobean Theatre Optional
North American Literature Optional
Film Studies Optional
19th Century Detective Fiction Optional
Jane Austen Optional
Renaissance Drama Optional
Shakespearean Comedies Optional
Shakespearean Comedies Optional
SERVICE LEARNING: READING AND WRITING WITH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN(S2) Optional
Exploring Shakespeare (S2) Optional
Studies in 20th Century Fiction Optional
Studies in 20th Century Fiction Optional
Genre Studies Optional
Contemporary Literature Optional
Studies In Medieval Literature Optional
Communicating Through Storytelling Optional
Creative Writing Optional
Exploring Shakespeare (S2) Optional
Literature of North America Optional
Worlds in Revolt: Romanticisms Optional
Milton's Poetry Optional
Monsters, Mischief, and Marvels: Reading Old English (S2) Optional
Love and Literature Optional
Literature, Empathy and Estrangement (S2) Optional
Media Industries B Optional
Special Topic Optional
Spenser: The Faerie Queene Optional
Textual Histories Optional
Media Studies Optional
Nineteenth-Century Gothic Fiction Optional
Film Studies Optional
Early Modern Studies in the Global Classroom Optional
18th Century Studies Optional
French Language 5 Required
Lecture du français: Textes, Contextes, Idées Optional
Langue poétique/ langue vivante Optional
La France mise en scène Optional
Expressing French and Francophone Identities Optional
Teanga Na Nua-Ghaeilge I Required
An tSochtheangeolaíocht Required
An Gearrscéal sa Ghaeilge Required
Teanga na Sean-Ghaeilge I Optional
Na Meáin Chumarsáide agus an Ghaeilge Optional
Canúint agus Caighdeán Optional
Téamaí i Nuafhilíocht na Gaeilge Optional
Scannánaíocht na Gaeilge Optional
Ainmneacha, Sloinnte agus Logainmneacha na hÉireann Optional
An Fhiannaíocht Optional
Teanga Na Nua-Ghaeilge II Required
Drámaíocht na Gaeilge Optional
Space, Place and the Irish Landscape Optional
Introduction To GIS Optional
Political & Cultural Geography: Identity, Race & the Nation Optional
Biogeography Optional
Aimsir Agus Aeraid/ Weather And Climate Optional
Introduction to Sustainability 1 Optional
Earth Surface Landforms and Processes Optional
Theory & Practice in Geography I Required
Environmental Planning: Principles & Processes Optional
Economic Geography Optional
Rural Environments: Sustainability & Management Optional
Marine Spatial Planning Optional
Introduction to Palaeoclimatology Optional
Research Project Design & Development Required
Migrations, Mobility and Belonging Optional

3 Year 3 (60 Credits)

Portfolio Development Optional
International Creative Writing I Optional
Independent Writing Project 1 Optional
Theories of Personality Optional
The Practice and Exploration of the Creative Arts (S1) Optional
International Creative Writing 2 Optional
Yearlong Personal Project Optional
Independent Writing Project 2 Optional
Cognitive Psychology Optional
Memory & Cognition Optional

4 Year 4 (60 Credits)

Explaining Prehistory - Current Research Trends Required
Metal, Warfare, and Chiefdoms - The Bronze Age Roots of European Civilization Required
Public Archaeology Required
Palaeoecology - Reconstructing Past Environments Required
Minor Dissertation Optional
Introduction to Sustainability 2 Optional
The Development Of The Castle In Medieval Europe Required
Landscape and Archaeology: Context and Practice Optional
Barbarians Optional
The Poetry of Medieval Wales c.600-1100 Optional
The Invention of the Celt: Concepts & Perspectives Optional
Research Project Optional
The Cultural Impact of Christianity on Ireland Optional
The Development Of The Castle In Medieval Europe Optional
Medieval Irish Language I Optional
Medieval Irish Language II Optional
Medieval Women in the Celtic-speaking West Optional
Studies In Modern Irish Literature Optional
Ireland & the Ancient World Optional
The Celtic Languages & their Relatives Optional
Latin Texts from Medieval Ireland and Britain Optional
Modern Irish Culture Studies: Literature & Music Required
Topics in Irish Music Studies Required
Topics in Irish Literature Studies Required
Independent Project in Irish Studies Required

Cost & Affordability

A clear picture of what this course will cost you

Program Costs

First Year Fee Tuition fee
USD 24,409.00
Second Year Fee Tuition fee
USD 24,409.00
Third Year Fee Tuition fee
USD 24,409.00
Fourth Year Fee Tuition fee
USD 24,409.00
Total Program Cost Estimated total tuition
USD 97,638.00

Currency note: Program costs shown in USD based on the available tuition breakdown.

Living Costs

Accommodation
USD 864.00 - USD 1,085.00
Food & Groceries USD 2,807.00 - USD 4,491.00
Transport USD 702.00 - USD 1,684.00
Utilities & Bills USD 1,404.00 - USD 2,105.00
Estimated Total USD 4,913.00 - USD 8,280.00

Living cost estimates are based on Galway Campus.

Outcomes & Employability

What happens after you graduate

96%
Graduate Employment Rate Within 6 to 12 months of graduation

Common Graduate Roles

Advertising & Media SalesCivil & Infrastructure EngineeringEarly Childhood & Primary EducationEdTech & E-LearningEducation Policy & AdministrationEducational Support ServicesProject & Construction ManagementPublic Broadcasting & DocumentaryReal Estate DevelopmentVocational & Technical Training

Top Employers Hiring for this course

Atlantic Technological University

Department of Education and Youth

Dublin City University

European commission

RTE

Why Study English and Creative Writing at University of Galway

What makes this program stand out

Top 20 in UK For Computer Science

Exeter's Computer Science department consistently ranks among the top 20 in the UK for both teaching quality and research output.

Fast Offers Quick turnaround

Exeter typically responds to applications within 2-3 weeks, giving you clarity on your options quickly.

Flexible Intakes September start

Primary intake in September with January start available for some pathways through the INTO foundation program.

Accredited Industry recognized

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, meeting requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

Life at University of Galway in Ireland

What daily life looks like for international students

Language

English

Primary language everywhere

Climate

Mild & Rainy

10-20°C average, pack layers

Safety (Numbeo Safety Index)

Very Safe

Exeter is one of UK's safest cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about English and Creative Writing at University of Galway

Can I work while studying?
International students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours during breaks. No separate work permit is required if you're enrolled full-time in a qualifying program.

What English language score do I need for this course?
To meet English test requirements, you can submit scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. For instance, a TOEFL overall score of 88 with specific sub-score minimums is needed.

What jobs can I get after studying this course?
Graduates can pursue careers as novelists, screenwriters, copywriters, editors, and content creators.

What will I actually study in this course?
In this course, you'll explore major genres like Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Playwriting, and Screenwriting. You'll also gain insights into industry requirements and practical writing skills through weekly guest speakers from the profession.

When can I start — what are the intake months?
The course intake month is September. Make sure to apply before the start date to secure your spot.
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