PhD Creative and Critical Writing
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course merges the creative practices of music and creative writing, allowing you to develop as both a musician and a writer. You will engage with music through performance, composition, and analysis while exploring diverse writing forms, from fiction and poetry to screenwriting and digital media. The program is enriched by strong industry connections and a vibrant campus arts community, providing a dynamic environment to hone your craft.
Key Program Highlights
- Dual focus on musical development (performance, composition) and diverse writing disciplines (fiction, poetry, screenwriting)
- Performance opportunities in renowned venues and membership in various ensembles and societies
- Vocationally-oriented modules in journalism, publishing, and writing for digital media
- Strong industry links with organizations like the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
- Development of critical and practical skills for a wide range of creative careers
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course merges the creative practices of music and creative writing, allowing you to develop as both a musician and a writer. You will engage with music through performance, composition, and analysis while exploring diverse writing forms, from fiction and poetry to screenwriting and digital media. The program is enriched by strong industry connections and a vibrant campus arts community, providing a dynamic environment to hone your craft.
Key Program Highlights
- Dual focus on musical development (performance, composition) and diverse writing disciplines (fiction, poetry, screenwriting)
- Performance opportunities in renowned venues and membership in various ensembles and societies
- Vocationally-oriented modules in journalism, publishing, and writing for digital media
- Strong industry links with organizations like the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
- Development of critical and practical skills for a wide range of creative careers
