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Creative Writing Masters - MA/PgD/PgC

MA Creative Writing is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. This course aims to support the development of your creative and critical writing skills across the fields of fiction, creative non-fiction, script and poetry. 

Throughout the programme you will have the 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 creative activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, cross-discipline collaborations, archive and museum visits, poetry readings and more. 

You can take our MA Creative Writing to prepare your work for publication or enhance your career in the creative industries. This MA will also develop your research skills and help you specialise in an area of 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 Creative Writing programme is its flexibility. This 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 .

You may also be interested in our  MA English Literature  or  MA English Literature and Creative Writing programmes.

This degree will undergo a periodic review in 2023/4 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed.​

​Course Content​​

The MA Creative Writing modules are taught by published authors who have hands-on experience of writing for publication. All modules will require you to write and bring work to regular workshop sessions. As well developing your own work, you will develop your skills as a critic, editor and researcher. 

Our modules are delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. This content is indicative and subject to alteration.  You have the opportunity to choose one of the below two optional modules:

Creative Writing Workshop 1: Craft and Construction  This module aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of the approaches and techniques associated with well-established shorter forms of writing such as the short story, the poem and the dramatic scene. You will have the opportunity to critically engage and experiment with diverse forms as well as develop your creative practice through weekly workshops focussing on new writing and feedback. This module will also help you in adopt an entrepreneurial approach to creative writing in relation to craft, literary criticism and market conditions. Through this module, you will develop a well-rounded understanding of the writing profession, informed by guest speakers and industry experts.

Creative Writing Workshop 2: Developing poetics, growing the text This module aims to provide you with a detailed grasp of the approaches and techniques associated with longer, sustained forms of writing such as the short story sequence/collection, the poetry sequence/pamphlet, the short (screen)/play and digital fiction sequence. Seminars will provide you with opportunities to analyse and critically examine texts, concepts and each other's work as well as develop your own writing skills through task driven workshops, exercises and assessment. 

This module will support you to develop a systematic understanding of the longer writing forms; demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques and methodologies in creative writing practice; address your own writing abilities and (self) reflect on your writing and that of others; critically evaluate research and advanced scholarship; demonstrate self-direction and autonomy in planning and implementing your own creative outputs; and exercise initiative and personal responsibility.

"Juvenile Trash": Rethinking Genre Fiction (Optional module) Genre fiction is often seen as frivolous and less important than ‘serious’ literary fiction. In this module we ‘rethink’ genre fiction, digging deeper to evaluate the aesthetics, politics and undeniable value of genre fiction. In our seminars, we explore a range of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction, romance, and children's literature. 

We examine the way in which various texts – Shirley Jackson’s ' The Haunting of Hill House' , Octavia Butler’s 'Kindred', Walter Mosely’s 'Devil in a Blue Dress', or Sarah Waters’s ' Fingersmith ', for instance – show that genre fiction can both entertain and challenge. Seminars will provide you with opportunities to critically examine texts as well as to develop your own writing skills through genre-specific writing exercises and workshops.

Space, Environment and Modernity (Optional module) In this module you will examine how literature both reflects and shapes the way we see the environment—not just the green landscape but the grey cityscape. You will do this by considering literature’s responsibility for the production of concepts of the countryside and the city, from the early nineteenth-century Romantic poets, through to contemporary novelists. This examination will entail a consideration of the interrelation of aesthetic, cultural, and social practices in representations of the environment, and an analysis of intellectual, cultural, historical, and sociological pressures that shape literary responses to the environment. Seminars will provide you with opportunities to critically examine texts as well as to develop your own writing skills through writing exercises and workshops.

Literary and Critical Arts Research Methods This module seeks to develop active and innovative researchers who are sensitive to the ethical and cultural choices they make as contemporary writers and critics. Throughout this module, you will be asked to consider what it means to learn and the approaches which are necessary to undertake robust and unbiased research. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods which will help to develop your practical research skills as well as your literary and critical practices. 

Dissertation  The Dissertation module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a sustained, rigorous and independent investigation of a specialised topic in their chosen discipline area within the contexts of creative writing. 

Learning & Teaching​

This MA Creative Writing degree is taught by active researchers and writes who regularly publish poetry, short stories, nonfiction, novels, hybrid work and more. 

Most modules are taught through group workshops, seminars and online delivery.  Some modules will also include individual tutorials and the dissertation module is delivered entirely through one-to-one tutorials with your supervisor.

In workshops and seminars full use is made of University technology and course materials will be delivered and stored through our Virtual Learning Environment.  It will be possible for you to access the Virtual Learning Environment remotely and you will be encouraged to do so. 

All modules are 30 credits apart from the dissertation which is worth 60 credits.

In a 30-credit module you will receive 33 hours of timetabled teaching and you will be expected to conduct 267 hours of independent study.  The 60-credit dissertation is mainly conducted with independent study.  You will receive 6 hours of tutorial supervision (this includes supervisors looking over your work) and you will be expected to conduct 594 hours of independent study.

Each student is appointed a personal tutor who will be available for academic advice, pastoral support and personal development planning.  Tutors also have weekly office hours.

A critical but supportive environment is achieved through a combination of workshops, research seminars and e-learning. You will be introduced to the practicalities of preparing and submitting your work for possible publication. 

We have a variety of approaches to assessment across the programme depending upon the module.

In the creative writing workshop modules you will be assessed on your creative writing (i.e poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, script or hybrid works) and through critical reflection of your work.  

In the optional modules ("Juvenile Trash": Rethinking Genre Fiction and  Space, Environment and Modernity ) you can choose your method of assessment (creative portfolio and critical reflection, or 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 (Literary and Critical Arts Research Methods).

You will receive tutor support in class and through our VLE in order to prepare you for each assessment point. We also have library facilities online and at campus. 

Employability & Careers​

Many of our students use the course to generate and hone their own writing for publication.  Our creative practice modules are designed with eventual publication in mind. Our assessments are designed around publication, performance and/or production.  Several of our students have had publication and industry success (see below). 

The MA is also a great choice for those wishing to enhance their employment and professional opportunities in editorial and publishing careers. The programme is suitable for those who would like to become teachers of English literature and creative writing as well as those who are already teachers.  For example, teachers of English at 'A' Level and GCSE often find the course suitable for professional development purposes, providing them with skills to enhance their teaching of English literature creative writing within their current curricula.

Our MA is appropriate for those who would like careers in community-based education and practice. The course also prepares you for further study at PhD level at Cardiff Metropolitan University and beyond.   This degree will encourage you to develop the valuable transferable skills of autonomy, effective collaboration, self-direction, organisation, initiative and adaptability that are highly regarded in the workplace.

A few student successes:

Kate Delaney is an experienced digital marketer with a focus on social media management for small businesses and the book industry.

Dan Mitchell is an award-winning stand-up comedian, comedy writer, TV and radio actor, presenter and event host/compere. His is also a Facilitator for Roald Dahl exhibition at the Wales Millennium Centre.

Keren Williams is Children's Digital Assistant at Candy Jar Limited publishing company (2018)

Durre Shahwar  is Associate Editor of Wales Arts Review.  She is a Cardiff-based writer. She has a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing & MA in Creative Writing, both from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is a  Word Factory Apprentice 2017 , mentored by Alexei Sayle. In 2015, she was commended for the  Robin Reeves Prize for Young Writers .

Barbara A Stensland  (MA Creative Writing) writes a blog about living with MS that has recently been published as a book, ' Stumbling in Flats'  (2015). It has been shortlisted for The International Rubery Book Award 2015.

Alex Sambrook  (MA Creative Writing) had a short story shortlisted in the prestigious Bridport Short Story Competition (2012).

Entry Requirements​ & How to Apply

Applicants should usually have a 2.2 honours degree, in a relevant subject. Students that meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.

Selection Procedure: Submission of online application form, please check Compulsory Supporting Documents here . Suitable applicants will be interviewed via Teams or over the phone.

International Applicants: Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the  International pages  on the website.

How to Apply:

Applications for this course should be made direct to the university via our self-service facility. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply .

If you are interested in using credit from another institution, or have obtained qualifications and/or experience to study for a course at Cardiff Met,  you can find further information on this as well as information on how to apply on the RPL page.

Additional Information

Partner Employee Discount ​

There is a fee discount of 25% available to part-time students who are employed in one of Cardiff Metropolitan University’s partnership schools for Initial Teacher Education and Training or partnership employer community. Eligibility criteria and terms apply. For further information please contact Admissions.​​

For general enquiries, please contact the Admissions Team on 029 2041 6044 or email  [email protected] For course specific enquiries, please contact Dr Elizabeth English Email: [email protected]

We endeavour to deliver courses as described and will not normally make changes to courses, such as course title, content, delivery, and teaching provision. However, it may be necessary for the university to make changes in the course provision before or after enrolment. It reserves the right to make variations to content or delivery methods, including discontinuation or merging courses if such action is considered necessary. Please read our Terms and Conditions for the full information.

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Place of Study: Cyncoed Campus

School: Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy

Course Length: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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Creative Writing (MA)

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Creative Writing

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Develop your portfolio of writing in our prestigious programme designed for emerging and more experienced writers.

Designed for improving writers with previous experience of the writer’s craft, this one-year full-time course will extend your knowledge and understanding of the practice of creative writing.

Developing your creative writing abilities and ideas beyond your first degree, you will attend workshops, produce two extended portfolios of creative writing in your chosen genre(s), and attend classes in various topics in creative writing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching creative writing, or further your knowledge of other areas of creative practice or English Literature by choosing from a selection of research-led modules taught by specialists in the field.

A series of complementary modules stresses an integrated and cohesive experience of developing your craft and writing skills; at the same time, you will have the opportunity to engage with the writing industry, liaise with creative professionals, and showcase your work.

You will master the ability to independently produce literary works of sophistication and skill, and to participate in writers’ workshops. You will also develop your knowledge and skills in the writing of one or more literary genre(s), the processes of editing and revision, and either the teaching of creative writing, or other areas of creative practice or English Literature.

Careers and placements

Postgraduate study is a gateway to many careers within and beyond academia. Many overseas postgraduates return to lectureships with much enhanced career prospects. Example employers in the UK include Cardiff University, Mencap, Poetry Wales magazine, Teach First, and the Welsh Government, with jobs that include Creative Writing Lecturer, Copyeditor, Copywriter, Librarian, Literary Agent, Literary Editor, Marketing Officer, Novelist, Poet, Publicist, Publisher, Playwright, Recruitment Consultant, Teacher, and Screenwriter, among many others.

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Explore fresh perspectives across the rich chronological span of English literature, or develop your talents in the field of Creative Writing, taught by professional writers respected within their chosen fields.

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Cardiff was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing and over two decades we have prepared graduates for careers as writers and for positions in the publishing and communications industries, academia and arts administration.

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Students on the PhD Critical and Cultural Theory receive supervision from academic staff with a long-standing commitment to excellence and diversity in research, who work at the forefront of pioneering research in critical and cultural theory.

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Make a substantial and innovative contribution to knowledge about, and understandings of, literature and culture.

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The MA in English Literature at Cardiff was a great preparation for PhD study. The weekly Research Methods workshops and the MA Dissertation helped me to hone my critical voice. Similarly, the vast array of modules on offer introduced me to everything from the first poem written in English to a novel published in 2001. So, I’d recommend the MA to anyone!

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Make your original contribution to knowledge in a thriving, internationally renowned research community. Our PhD offers a diverse range of research training plus the opportunity to gain teaching experience through our HEA-accredited ‘Learning to Teach’ programme.

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Creative Writing (MA)

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Designed for improving writers with previous experience of the writer’s craft, this one-year full-time course will extend your knowledge and understanding of the practice of creative writing.

Developing your creative writing abilities and ideas beyond your first degree, you will attend workshops, produce two extended portfolios of creative writing in your chosen genre(s), and attend classes in various topics in creative writing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching creative writing, or further your knowledge of other areas of creative practice or English Literature by choosing from a selection of research-led modules taught by specialists in the field.

A series of complementary modules stresses an integrated and cohesive experience of developing your craft and writing skills; at the same time, you will have the opportunity to engage with the writing industry, liaise with creative professionals, and showcase your work.

You will master the ability to independently produce literary works of sophistication and skill, and to participate in writers’ workshops. You will also develop your knowledge and skills in the writing of one or more literary genre(s), the processes of editing and revision, and either the teaching of creative writing, or other areas of creative practice or English Literature.

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Cardiff University was ranked as one of the world’s top 166 Universities, reaching #22 in the world for Communication & Media Studies , #46 for Architecture/Built Environment , #55 for Pharmacy & Pharmacology , and #58 for Psychology , in addition to English Language & Literature , Dentistry, Nursing , and Social Policy & Administration all ranking in the top 100 according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. As a member of the Russell Group, Cardiff is also one of Britain's top 24 leading teaching universities.

Cardiff University’s undergraduate teaching has been recognised as excellent in the UK, with Media and Film Studies as #2, A rchitecture recognised as #5 , Psychology  as #10, Dentistry as  #12, and Pharmacy & Pharmacology as #8, in The Guardian University Guide 2023, and Cardiff’s   Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics ranked #4 , and Pharmacology & Pharmacy  ranked #5 in The Complete University Guide 2023, with  Celtic Studies as #2 and  Physiotherapy  as #3, Nursing as #5, A rchitecture  as #6,  Communication & Media Studies  as #9, and  Dentistry  as #10. Many of the University’s degree schemes are accredited by professional bodies and provide partial or complete exemption from relevant professional examinations.

Cardiff offers unique opportunities for its students during their undergraduate studies. Students can undertake international study, volunteering and work placements through the Global Opportunities Team. Students can also learn a language for free as part of the Languages for All initiative – Welsh lessons are also offered to help students get a flavour for the unique cultural environment Cardiff provides. These extra services, as well as a dedicated Students’ Union (recently voted 2nd best in the UK), ensure that students at Cardiff University thoroughly enjoy their experience. In the National Student Survey 2022, 76% of final-year undergraduate students reported that they were satisfied with their course.

Undergraduate students at Cardiff University are supported throughout their courses, right from day one up until graduation. In addition to having access to facilities supporting student wellbeing, such as the dedicated International Student Support team, Cardiff University students also have access to excellent careers and employability services. 96% of our graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, 15 months after the end of their course.

A place in one of the University’s 5,543 student rooms is guaranteed to all first-year undergraduates entering the normal admissions cycle. The vast majority of student residences are single en-suite study bedrooms in self-catered flats. Students enjoy some of the lowest rents in the UK as Cardiff is the most affordable university city in the UK.

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engineering (international) with a year in industry (meng), mechanical engineering (meng), mechanical engineering with year in industry (meng), mechanical engineering with a year in industry (beng), medical engineering (beng), medical engineering (international) (meng), medical engineering (international) with a year in industry (meng), medical engineering (meng), medical engineering with year in industry (meng), medical engineering with a year in industry (beng), life sciences and medicine (6), bachelor of nursing (adult) autumn intake (bn), bachelor of nursing (adult) spring intake (bn), bachelor of nursing (child) (bn), bachelor of nursing (mental health) autumn intake (bn), bachelor of nursing (mental health) spring intake (bn), biochemistry (bsc), biochemistry (mbiochem), biochemistry with professional training year (bsc), biochemistry with professional training year (mbiochem), biological sciences (bsc), biological sciences (mbiol), biological sciences (zoology) (bsc), biological sciences (zoology) with professional training year (bsc), biological sciences with professional training year (bsc), biological sciences with professional training year (mbiol), biomedical sciences (bsc), biomedical sciences (mbiomed), biomedical sciences with professional training year (bsc), biomedical sciences with professional training year (mbiomed), dental surgery (bds), dental therapy and dental hygiene (bsc), diagnostic radiography and imaging (bsc), medical pharmacology (bsc), medicine (mbbch), medicine: graduate entry (mbbch), medicine: north wales (mbbch), midwifery (bmid), neuroscience (bsc), neuroscience with professional training year (bsc), occupational therapy (bsc), optometry (bsc), optometry with a preliminary year (bsc), pharmacy (mpharm), physiotherapy (bsc), psychology (bsc), psychology with professional placement (bsc), radiotherapy and oncology (bsc), natural sciences (6), astrophysics (bsc), astrophysics (mphys), chemistry (bsc), chemistry (mchem), chemistry with year in industry (mchem), chemistry with a placement year abroad (bsc), chemistry with a placement year abroad (mchem), chemistry with a preliminary year (bsc), chemistry with a year in industry (bsc), environmental geography (bsc), environmental geography with a year of study abroad (bsc), environmental geoscience (bsc), environmental geoscience with a year of study abroad (bsc), environmental sustainability science (bsc), exploration geology (bsc), exploration geology with a year of study abroad (bsc), financial mathematics (bsc), financial mathematics with a professional placement year (bsc), financial mathematics with a year abroad (bsc), geology (bsc), geology with a year of study abroad (bsc), marine geography (bsc), marine geography (msci), marine geography with a year of study abroad (bsc), mathematics (bsc), mathematics (mmath), mathematics operational research and statistics (bsc), mathematics operational research and statistics with a professional placement (bsc), mathematics and music (ba), mathematics and music with year of study abroad (ba), mathematics with a professional placement year (bsc), mathematics with a professional placement year (mmath), mathematics with a year abroad (bsc), mathematics with a year abroad (mmath), mathematics, operational research and statistics (mmors), mathematics, operational research and statistics with a professional placement year (mmors), mathematics, operational research and statistics with a year abroad (bsc), mathematics, operational research and statistics with a year of study abroad (mmors), physics (bsc), physics (mphys), physics with astronomy (bsc), physics with astronomy (mphys), physics with astronomy with professional placement (bsc), physics with astronomy with professional placement (mphys), physics with medical physics (bsc), physics with professional placement (bsc), physics with professional placement (mphys), social sciences and management (6), criminology (bsc), criminology and social policy (bsc), criminology and sociology (bsc), economics (bsc econ), economics and finance (bsc econ), economics and finance with a professional placement year (bsc econ), economics and management studies (bsc econ), economics and management studies with a professional placement year (bsc econ), economics with a european language (french) (bsc), economics with a european language (german) (bsc), economics with a european language (spanish) (bsc), economics with a professional placement year (bsc econ), education (bsc), human and social sciences (bsc), international relations (bsc econ), international relations and politics (bsc econ), journalism media and sociology (ba), journalism and communications (ba), journalism, communications and politics (ba), journalism, media and english literature (ba), law and criminology (llb), law and french (llb), law and politics (llb), law and welsh (llb), media and communications (ba), media, journalism and culture (ba), politics (bsc econ), politics and economics (bsc econ), politics and modern history (bsc econ), politics and philosophy (ba), politics and sociology (bsc econ), politics and spanish (ba), religion and theology (ba), religious studies and philosophy (ba), social analytics (bsc), social science (bsc), sociology (bsc), sociology and education (bsc), sociology and social policy (bsc).

Study with us at Cardiff University and you’ll join a thriving community postgraduate students. We have more than 300 postgraduate study options for you to choose from, including full-time, part-time, blended learning and distance learning courses.? Here are our top 10 reasons to choose Cardiff for your postgrad course:

1. World-leading research

90% of research at Cardiff University is officially world-leading or internationally excellent according to the latest independent assessment of research quality across UK higher education institutions (REF 2021). We’re also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading universities.

2. Teaching excellence

We have a long history of providing outstanding research-led teaching. We’re ranked among the top 40 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings, 2022). Our staff are experts in their fields, working at the forefront of their academic discipline – which means that you will too.

3. A capital city with a difference

Bursting with culture, cuisine, architecture, entertainment and history, Cardiff was ranked the third-best capital city in Europe in 2015 alongside Copenhagen and Stockholm. The city is also budget-friendly: Cardiff was recently ranked as the UK’s most affordable university city (Natwest Student Living Index 2019).

4. On the doorstep to wild Wales

Beyond the buzz of the city, you’ll find incredible beaches, countryside and mountains. The nearby Brecon Beacons National Park offers outstanding scenery and wildlife alongside ample opportunity for adventure sports and outdoor pursuits. The beautiful Welsh coastline is also only a short 30 minutes away.

5. A wide range of postgraduate programmes

We offer more than 300 postgraduate study opportunities. Many of our programmes can be studied part-time, which is ideal if you need to balance study with professional, financial or family commitments. We also offer a number of conversion courses.

6. Expert career guidance

Cardiff was ranked 13th in the UK in the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2022. Wherever you are in your career journey, our team of professional careers advisers can help you develop your career plans after graduation.

7. Funding opportunities

We have a number of funding opportunities available, including our Master’s Excellence Scholarship scheme. Many courses are also eligible for government postgraduate loans for master’s programmes for UK and EU students.

8. Outstanding student support

We want to help you make the most of your postgraduate experience, by ensuring you can access any additional help you may need. From money advice and confidential counselling to disability services and award-winning childcare, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

9. Languages for All

Our Languages for All programme gives you the chance to improve your language skills alongside your studies – for free. Our flexible choice of study options allows you to learn in a way that suits you, through weekly classes, intensive sessions or independent learning.

10. One of the best Students’ Unions in the UK

Our Students' Union is the 2nd best in the UK (Whatuni Choice Awards 2022). Home to over 200 student societies and 60 sports clubs, a free employment service and a number of social spaces, the Students' Union caters to every student's needs.

Applied Linguistics (MA)

Archaeological science (msc), archaeology (ma), architectural design (ma), architectural studies (march), architecture: professional practice (pgdip), care of collections (msc), computational methods in architecture (msc), conservation practice (msc), english literature (ma), environmental design of buildings (1yr distance learning) (msc), environmental design of buildings (2yr dl) (msc), environmental design of buildings (3 year distance learning) (msc), environmental design of buildings (msc), forensic linguistics (ma), history (ma), international planning and development (msc), international planning and urban design (msc), language and linguistics (ma), master of design administration ((mda) (distance)), master of design administration (mda) (full time blended learning), philosophy (ma), planning practice (pgcert), professional conservation (msc), spatial planning and development (msc), sustainable building conservation (msc), sustainable mega-buildings (msc), translation studies (ma), transport and planning (msc), urban design (ma), urban and regional development (msc), accounting and finance (msc), business management (msc), business management with a professional placement year (msc), business strategy and entrepreneurship (msc), data analytics for government (msc), data science and analytics (msc), finance (msc), financial economics (msc), international management (msc), maritime policy and shipping management (msc), marketing (msc), social science research methods (management and business studies) (msc), strategic marketing (msc), advanced computer science (msc), advanced computer science with a professional placement year (msc), advanced mechanical engineering (msc), artificial intelligence (msc), building and infrastructure information modelling (bim) for smart engineering (msc), civil engineering (msc), civil and geoenvironmental engineering (msc), civil and water engineering (msc), compound semiconductor electronics (msc), computing (msc), computing and it management (msc), computing and it management with placement (msc), computing with placement (msc), cyber security and technology, electrical energy systems (msc), manufacturing engineering innovation & management (msc), social science research methods (science and technology studies) (msc), software engineering (msc), software engineering with a professional placement year (msc), structural engineering (msc), wireless and microwave communication engineering (msc), wireless and microwave communication engineering with a research year (msc), wireless and microwave communication engineering with a year in industry (msc), advanced clinical practice (msc), advanced healthcare practice (msc), advanced surgical practice (msc), advancing practice in neonatology (msc), applied bioinformatics and genetic epidemiology (msc), applied bioinformatics and genomics (msc), applied and experimental clinical immunology (msc), big data biology (msc), cancer biology and therapeutics (msc), children's psychological disorders (msc), children’s psychological disorders (msc), clinical dentistry (endodontology) (mclindent), clinical dentistry (prosthodontics) (mclindent), clinical dermatology (msc), clinical geriatrics (msc), clinical optometry (msc), clinical pharmacy (msc), clinical research (msc), cognitive and behavioural therapies (pgcert), cognitive and behavioural therapies (pgdip), community health studies (spq) (pgdip), critical care (msc), diabetes practice (msc), eye care governance (pgcert), genetic and genomic counselling (msc), implantology (msc), independent/supplementary prescribing (pgcert), master of research in biosciences (mres), medical education (msc), medical education (pgcert), medical education (pgdip), medical toxicology (msc), neuroscience (mneuro), neuroscience with professional training year (mneuro), occupational therapy (msc), oral biology (msc), orthodontics (mscd), palliative medicine for health care professionals (msc), physiotherapy (msc), physiotherapy (pre-registration), practical dermatology (msc), pre-registration occupational therapy (msc), psychiatry (msc), psychology (msc), radiographic reporting (pgcert), radiography (msc), social science research methods (psychology) (msc), specialist community public health nursing (health visiting) (pgdip), sport and exercise physiotherapy (msc), sports and exercise physiotherapy (msc) full time, sports and exercise physiotherapy (msc) part time, therapeutic prescribing for optometrists (pgcert), tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (msc), wound healing and tissue repair (msc), advanced chemistry (msc), applied environmental geology (msc), astrophysics (msc), compound semiconductor physics (msc), data intensive astrophysics (msc), data intensive physics (msc), environment and development (msc), environmental geography (msci), environmental geoscience (msci), environmental hazards (msc), exploration geology (msci), geology (msci), global ecology and conservation (msc), gravitational wave physics (msc), mathematics (msc), medicinal chemistry (msc), physics (msc), social science research methods (environmental planning) (msc), sustainability planning and environmental policy (msc), sustainable energy and environment (msc), water in a changing world (msc), bar training course (llm), broadcast journalism (ma), canon law (llm), computational and data journalism (msc), cultural and creative industries (ma), digital documentaries (ma), digital media and society (ma), economics (msc), education (msc), global cultures (ma), governance and devolution (llm), graduate diploma in law (gdip), human resource management (msc), human rights law (llm), intellectual property law (llm), international commercial law (llm), international criminology and criminal justice (msc), international economics, banking and finance (msc), international human resource management (msc), international journalism (ma), international public relations and global communications management (ma), international relations (msc econ), journalism, media and communications (ma), language and communication research (ma), legal aspects of medical practice (llm), legal practice course (llm), logistics and operations management (msc), magazine journalism (ma), news journalism (ma), operational research and applied statistics (msc), operational research, applied statistics and financial risk (msc), political communication (ma), politics and public policy (msc econ), public health (mph), shipping law (llm), social science research methods (criminology) (msc), social science research methods (educational studies) (msc), social science research methods (international relations) (msc), social science research methods (politics) (msc), social science research methods (social policy) (msc), social science research methods (social work) (msc), social science research methods (social-legal) (law) (msc), social science research methods (sociology) (msc), social work (ma), social and public policy (msc), sustainable supply chain management (msc), theology (mth), welsh government and politics (msc econ), welsh and celtic studies (ma), business administration (mba), business administration with media (mba).

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