Depending upon the degree you apply for you will study TWO of the following subjects:​​​​​

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing modules are taught by published authors who have hands-on experience of writing for publication. The Creative Writing element of your degree will develop your thinking through textual and practical exploration, and equip you with a wide variety of writing skills and methodologies in relation to different genres (fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, non-fiction, etc.). You will be encouraged to consider textual influence and experiment with different styles. At the core of the degree is your development as a writer and the honing of skills that you can use to find jobs in a variety of creative industries such as publishing, journalism and marketing. You'll cultivate your individual voice and writing style through revision and editing, and share your writing and thinking with your fellow students in a supportive and evaluative environment. We encourage and support our students to seek publication and to develop a writing portfolio for prospective employers.

Creative Writing can be combined with the following subjects to graduate with one of the following named degrees:

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Media (D3K2) 
  

• BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing (J42W) 
  
• BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing (QW38) ​
  

For more information about this subject pathway including modules, please visit our Creative Writing web page.

Drama

The Drama side of the degree introduces you to a range of theatre genres, playwrights and practitioners using both textual and practical exploration. You will be encouraged to consider the influences from which theatre is made, experiment with performance styles and analyse theatre practice. In addition, you have the opportunity to develop your own skills as a theatre maker, as both performer and director. You will also explore how drama can be applied to a range of community and educational settings, which will complement your work-based placement in year two.

Drama can be combined with the following subjects to graduate with one of the following named degrees:

• BA (Hons) Drama and Media (8GF3) 
  
• BA (Hons) Drama and Creative Writing (J42W) 
• BA (Hons) Education Studies & Drama (XW34) 
  
• BA (Hons) English & Drama (QW34)  ​
  

For more information about this subject pathway including modules, please visit our Drama web page.

Education Studies

Education Studies is the study of psychological, sociological, historical and political issues that shape education. The focus of this course is on learning throughout life and explores education across the age ranges, from early childhood into adulthood. We critically examine key educational research and policy and how these impact on education. The course blends theory with practice and will extend your knowledge and understanding of education provision in a range of contexts, both at home and abroad.

Education Studies can be combined with the following subjects to graduate with one of the following named degrees:

• BA (Hons) Education Studies & Drama (XW34) 
• BA (Hons) Education Studies & English (XQ33)   

For more information about this subject pathway including modules, please visit our Education Studies​ web page.​

We are delighted to deliver Education Studies modules through the medium of Welsh. This is a great opportunity for both first and second language Welsh medium students to continue to develop their written and spoken Welsh in a supportive environment.

English

The study of English engages with your enthusiasm for reading and literature, and introduces you to advanced critical thinking in the form of theoretical practice. This subject pathway combines a thematic and chronological approach to English literature and considers the teaching of English with various age groups. Our emphasis on your own research enables you to develop your interests in the discipline.

English can be combined with the following subjects to graduate with one of the following named degrees:

• ​BA (Hons) English & Media (QP33)
• BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing (QW38)
• BA (Hons) English & Drama (QW34) 
• BA (Hons) Education Studies & English (XQ33) 

For more information about this subject pathway including modules, please visit our English web page.

Media

This part of the degree combines theoretical analysis of media, such as film, TV and digital media with practical skills in digital media, media writing and journalism. Particular focus is given to 'specialist journalism', such as film, music, fashion and sport journalism. You will be taught by academic staff who are current industry-based practitioners and active researchers.

Media can be combined with the following subjects to graduate with one of the following named degrees:​

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Media (D3K2) 
• BA (Hons) Drama and Media (8GF3) 
• BA (Hons) English and Media (QP33​)​

For more information about this subject pathway including modules, please visit our Media web page.

We utilise a range of teaching environments to best fit your learning needs. Delivery includes workshops, seminars, research seminars, lectures, virtual learning environments, away days, field trips and visits. Wherever possible, the emphasis is placed upon small group work and individual learning needs. You'll be allocated a personal tutor who will support you throughout each year​.

We're committed to innovative assessment practices that match identified learning outcomes for your module and degree. This means assessment, wherever possible, is linked to enhancing not only your subject knowledge but also skills vital in developing your employment opportunities. Examples of assessment include research portfolios, creative portfolios, critical and reflective practice, reviews and presentations​.​

Please refer to the individual subject pages for information on employability, careers and progression to further study, such as taught postgraduate and teacher training qualifications.

• Creative Writing
  

• Drama

• Education Studies
  

• English​​

• ​Media

Applicants to ALL pathways should have 104 points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent). Typical offers may include:

• ​104 points from at least 2 A levels to include A level grade C. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject​

• RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma grade MMM​
  
• CACHE Diploma with a grade C (minimum 96 points)
  
• 104 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include 2 x H2 grades (minimum grade considered at Higher is H4)
  
• 104 points from the Scottish Advanced Highers to include Advanced Higher grade D
• 102 points from the Access to Higher Education Diploma

If you are studying combinations of the above, or if your qualification isn't listed, please either contact Admissions or refer to UCAS Course Search for the entry requirements​​.​ Further information on our entry requirements, including qualifications from the EU can be found by clicking here.

If you are a mature applicant and have alternative qualifications or experience that you would like us to consider, please contact a member of staff.

Subject Specific Requirements:

Education Studies:

Entry to these pathways is also subject to a satisfactory DBS check. More details about criminal records procedures can be found at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/dbs.​

Please note that there are statutory requirements for GCSEs in English, Maths and Science for those wishing to progress to PGCE Primary. 

International Applicants
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

Selection Procedure:
Selection is on the basis of a com​pleted UCAS application, as well as an interview.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at www.ucas.com. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer into year 2 & 3

If you are interested in transferring credit from another institution to study at Cardiff Met for a course which accepts entry for year 2 and/or 3, you can find further information on this and information on how to apply on the RPL page. Please contact Admissions for any queries that you have on RPL.

Mature students

A mature applicant is anyone over the age of 21 who didn't go to university after school of college. Cardiff Met welcomes applications from mature applicants and further advice and information can be found here.

For general enquiries please contact the Admissions Team on 029 2041 6044 or email askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk. ​

For course specific enquiries, please contact​: ​

Education Studies
Kieran Hodgkin
Email: khodgkin@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Tel: 029 2041 6576 

Creative Writing, Media, Drama and English
Meryl Hopwood
​Email: ​mhopwood@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Tel: 029 2020 5885