Teaching and Practice of Creative Writing (MA)

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Teaching and Practice of Creative Writing (MA)

  • Objectives Offers knowledge and expertise to be a writer, to conduct writing workshops, and to take on a role in arts management, publishing, public relations, and related careers.
  • Entry requirements Entry Requirements:

    1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree, or equivalent. Suitable for graduates in humanities, English literature and creative writing. Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have a minimum IELTS score of 7 overall.
  • Academic title Teaching and Practice of Creative Writing (MA)
  • Course description Course Description:

    This one-year, full-time course is designed for experienced writers with an interest in teaching creative writing. Students attend workshops, produce a portfolio of creative writing, attend classes in various topics in creative writing, and gain experience in teaching creative writing. Students are assessed on their portfolio of creative writing and three essays or projects.  There are no formal examinations.

    Semester 1:

        * Teaching Creative Writing
        * The Writers Workshops
        * The Creative Process

    Semester 2:

        * Producing a Creative Writing portfolio, to be completed by mid-September

    Special Features:

        * Students gain hands-on experience in teaching Creative Writing
        * A Visiting Writers Series.
        * Small Group workshops.

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