Creative Arts Scholarships: Non-Music Pathways

What Scholars Receive

Creative Arts Scholars receive an annual bursary of £750 to support the costs of their creative practice and relevant guided training, mentoring or specialist support.

In addition, Swansea University invests in scholars’ development through the Curated Scholar Development Fund, a cohort-level fund supporting targeted professional expertise such as specialist training, mentorship and workshops delivered by practising artists

Being a Creative Arts Scholar

Scholars are expected to sustain and develop their practice towards a professional level, play an active role in the cultural life of the University, participate in relevant student societies where appropriate, and present their work at key points during the academic year.

Full obligations, renewal arrangements and eligibility requirements are set out in the Regulations for each pathway.

This pathway supports students working in dance, acting, directing, choreography, theatre-making and related performance practices e.g. technical theatre, who are keen to pursue this work to a professional level.

What We Are Looking For

Selection considers technical and artistic skill, creative interpretation and responsiveness, relevant performance or production experience, collaborative practice, capacity for development, motivation and the ability to work independently. Applications may draw on formal training, practical experience or an equivalent record of achievement.

This pathway supports students working in visual art, photography, film, moving image and related media who are keen to pursue this work to a professional level.

What We Are Looking For

Selection considers technical and creative skill, visual or media awareness, originality, the strength and development of the applicant’s portfolio, relevant creative experience, motivation and the ability to work independently. Applications may encompass studio practice, digital work, exhibited or screened work, or a developing portfolio.

This pathway supports students producing original creative writing, including fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, writing for performance and other literary forms to a professional publication and/or performance standard.

What We Are Looking For

Selection considers command of craft, originality and individual voice, critical awareness, the strength and development of the applicant’s writing, relevant experience including publication or public presentation, motivation, and the ability to work independently.