Ysgrifennu Creadigol / Literature and Creative WritingYsgrifennu Creadigol / Literature and Creative WritingHL100W An Introduction to Genre (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. This course is an introduction to writing creatively in various fictional genres. The course will examine: what is genre and what do different genres offer a writer?
HL101W An Introduction to Jane Austen (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of one of the greatest novelists in the English language – Jane Austen. This course will introduce students to each of Austen’s novels in turn.
HL102W An Introduction to Welsh Literature (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online scheduled sessions. Step into the world of medieval Welsh literature, one of the most diverse and oldest vernacular traditions in Europe. For over a thousand years, the bards of Wales were at the heart of society, shaping culture through their powerful poetry—celebrating heroic lords, revered women, nature, and love.
HL103W Freelance and Promotional Writing for Publications and Social Media (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. A broad course that dips in to the many forms of freelance and promotional writing for both printed and online publications.
HL104W Writing Short Stories (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. Have you ever thought of writing a short story but the “shortness” presents you with particular problems? Then this module is for you.
HL105W Inspired by Art: Ekphrastic Poetry and Prose (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. This creative writing course will explore the versatility of ekphrasis as a poetic mode that draws inspiration from visual art.
HL106W Novel Writing 1 - Beginning a Novel (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. Ever wanted to write a novel, but not sure where to start?
HL107W Poetry Writing - Starting to Write (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. This creative writing course is for people who want to start writing poetry, or for those who are already writing poetry, but would find it helpful to take a fresh look at the nuts and bolts of how poetry works.
HL108W Scriptwriting for Beginners: Writing for Radio, Theatre, Film and TV (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. Do you have an idea for a film, television, radio or theatre script but don’t know how to begin? Have you written a script but need to redraft or reinvigorate it? Would you like to write better dialogue, more exciting plots, or bring your characters to life?
HL109W Writing Detective & Thriller Fiction (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. Detective and thriller fiction are enormously popular. For the writer, these genres demand intricate plots, detailed research, and the ability to create ‘deep’ and complex characters.
HL110W Writing for Radio (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. This course will introduce learners to writing for radio and audio platforms. Over eight weeks, learners will explore the differing demands of writing for radio and audio platforms and examine the variety of techniques, skills and craft of creative writing for non-visual mediums.
HL112W Writing Women: Feminism in Poetry and Prose (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. This module will explore the various ways in which feminism can be translated to creative writing. We will uncover elements of feminism in works by writers such as Zoë Brigley, Fiona Benson, Natalie Ann Holborow and Margaret Atwood, amongst others.
HL113W Cwrs Cynganeddu 1: Dechrau o'r Dechrau'n Deg (2025/2026)DescriptionDull Dysgu: Ar-lein: Sesiynau Wedi'u Trefnu. A hoffet ti ddysgu sut i gynganeddu? Am ganrifoedd roedd crefft y beirdd yng Nghymru yn cael ei galw'n 'gyfrinach y beirdd’, ond nid cyfrinach yw hi heddiw!
HL114W Cwrs Cynganeddu 2: Yr Ail Gam (2025/2026)DescriptionDull Dysgu: Ar-lein: Sesiynau Wedi'u Trefnu. A wyt ti'n gyfarwydd â rheolau'r gynghanedd, ond heb ddigon o hyder i fynd ati i greu?
HL116W Writing Through Global Trauma (2025/2026)DescriptionDelivery method: Online learning with tutor support. During the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, many people from all walks of life started to write creatively about their experience, or reflect on the experiences of others.
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