60 credits at level 3 (FHEQ 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
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Provisional course dates 2012-13
17 October 2012 - Wednesday 3 July 2013
Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm during term time
Residential Weekend: 4.30pm on Friday 14 December 2012 to 4.30pm on Sunday 16 December 2012
Dates for the 2013/14 course will be posted here when they are confirmed in summer 2013
Please note, course dates are subject to change.
Course fees for 2012-13
For UK/EU students, £4500
For International students, £5850
If you do not already hold a degree, you may qualify for student finance for this course. Please visit our fees and funding page, or contact Student Finance England to make enquiries. If they ask for any details about the course not covered on this page, please contact the admissions team. You should be aware that claiming student finance for this course may affect your future eligibility.
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 this year. To register your interest for 2013, please email edu.cce.admiss@uea.ac.uk
Last updated: 4th October 2012
