60 credits at level 3 (NQF level 6)
"To write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write is to write." (Gertrude Stein)
The course
An approach to creative writing for people who have some experience of writing or of studying literature, this course provides a disciplined structure for students to develop and apply their understanding of their abilities as a creative writer in a responsive environment. It will be helpful for those who are developing professional and/or academic careers.
Throughout this one year course there will be opportunities for practising skills and for discussion and critical debate both in writing and orally, under supervision by the Course Director and other experienced tutors and writers. Feedback on written work is given by tutors and by members of the group.
The Diploma concentrates on the writing of poetry and fiction. There is also some focus on the skills of critical appreciation of published poetry and fiction and on presentation skills. The assessment is based on two elements; a journal and a portfolio of writing including a reflective self-evaluation and future work plan.
Previous groups have produced an anthology of writing based on a selection of course work. Sessions with visiting writers will be arranged. A successful and popular component has been a residential weekend school, and there will be one such weekend during the course. It is used specifically for individual tutorials and intensive writing exercises, together with the opportunity to work with one or two guest writers. The course fee does not include the cost of the residential weekend (approx £150) or the production of an (optional) anthology.
Detailed course information
Click here for the latest course handbook (PDF, 298 KB)
Course dates 2011/12
12th October 2011 to 4th July 2012
Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm
Sessions will take place on the following days:
Term 1: October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14
Term 2: January 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28
Term 3: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4
Residential Weekend: 5pm on Friday 2 December 2011 to 4pm on Sunday 4 December 2011.
Please note, course dates are subject to change.
Course fees for 2011/12
For UK/EU students, £1688
For International students, £5500
If you are not sure whether you are a UK/EU student or an International student, please email edu.cce.admiss@uea.ac.uk. We will send you a Fee Status form to complete.
Fees can be paid in instalments by arrangement with our Finance office. You should contact them after you have been invoiced, just after the course starts.
Entry requirements
Students applying for this level 3 (Honours level) year-long Diploma in Creative Writing must already have studied at introductory level (for example, one or both of our online courses).
Applicants must include with their application form a sample of recent writing (approximately 500 words), a brief CV giving details of any publications, courses studied and other relevant experience, and a personal statement giving reasons for wanting to study at this level.
Applications
Applications are now closed for 2011 entry.
For further information, or to register your interest for 2012 entry, please email the admissions team at edu.cce.admiss@uea.ac.uk, or telephone 01603 593252.
Last updated: 14th December 2011
