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English and Creative Writing

Combine the study of English literature with our distinctive creative writing course

MA (Hons) English and Creative Writing

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On this course you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing.

A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.

Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, monologues, as well as exploring creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre.

For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing.

We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

• This course will be taught by the faculty of the Dundee School of Humanities

Why Study this Degree

English and creative writing are adaptable subjects which open up a flexible range of career options. A wide-ranging knowledge of the arts, literature, and culture produces well-rounded individuals with a broad frame of reference.

Many of our graduates enter roles in: teaching publishing journalism book festivals arts administration library and information services writer-in-residence positions management consultancy the civil service the creative industries

Some of our creative writing graduates also go on to publish novels, short stories and poetry with a range of publishing houses and magazines.

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International stage one.

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level.  Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

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Scholarships available to students at the university of dundee (after pathway course).

Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.

These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.

For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.

Oxford International Scholarships available to students (during a pathway course)

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us .

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On this course, you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing. A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, and monologues, as well as explore creativity in non... Read more

On this course, you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing.<br/><br/>A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.<br/><br/>Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, and monologues, as well as explore creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre.<br/><br/>For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing.<br/><br/>We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

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English and Creative Writing MA (Hons) University of Dundee

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On this course you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing.

A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.

Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, monologues, as well as exploring creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre.

For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing.

We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

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International tuition fees shown are confirmed for 2023/24 entry. These will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

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London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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On this course, you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing. A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, and monologues, as well as explore creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre. For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing. We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

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Standard qualification requirements, ucas tariff - not accepted, a level - bcc - bbb, pearson btec level 3 national extended diploma (first teaching from september 2016) - ddm, scottish higher - bbbc - aabb, international baccalaureate diploma programme - 30 points, leaving certificate - higher level (ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - h2, h2, h3, h3, scottish hnc - pass, scottish hnd - pass.

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You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.

General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

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A Level English / English Literature is recommended

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On this course, you can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, and combine this with studies in creative writing.

A range of modules gives you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.

Our creative writing modules help you explore and extend your own potential as a writer and engage you in a range of literary activities. Our students write novels, stories, poetry, and monologues, as well as explore creativity in non-fiction, essays, journalism, reviewing, and writing for the theatre.

For English literature we start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, introducing you to key skills in critical-creative ways of reading and writing.

We then move on to historical surveys of literature, before exploring in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

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English provides a nurturing environment for both individual and collaborative research: its permanent academic staff, together with a number of teaching and research fellows, cover a wide range of interests and periods.

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English: Assistant Professor in Creative Writing

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Position: The English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with expertise in screenwriting for the 2025-2026 academic year with a start date of August 18, 2025. Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 18, 2025.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the college level (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of professional experience in writing for film, video and/or television, in short and/or feature-length formats and/or narrative series
• Earned M.F.A. or doctorate in screenwriting, creative writing, film or closely related field.  Doctoral candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by August 18, 2025.

Preferred Assets:

• Secondary area of specialization in the literature of film or film studies
• Experience with filmmaking, and/or film production
• Demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach courses as assigned in the English Department: All department members teach in the Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing, our first-year writing program ( https://www.uwec.edu/academics/blugold-seminar/), every semester. The typical semester load is 3 courses, equivalent to 11-12 credits. The successful candidate will teach introductory creative writing courses, advanced screenwriting courses, literature-of-film courses or other pertinent literature courses.  In addition, all department members participate in research and scholarly activities; provide academic advising to students as assigned; and engage in service to the department, university, and profession.

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The English department is a thriving, diverse academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for those it serves. The department offers rigorous emphases in critical studies in literature, culture and film; creative writing; scientific and technical writing; linguistics; and education.

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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire promotes diversity and inclusiveness, stewardship and sustainability, leadership and innovation. With approximately 10,000 students, UW-Eau Claire is consistently rated as one of the top comprehensive, liberal-arts universities in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad.

A community of 70,000, Eau Claire is the largest city in western Wisconsin with thriving arts and music scenes, as featured in the Star Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Thrillist

( https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/things-to-do-in-eau-claire-wi) , and other media sources. Eau Claire and the surrounding areas offer scenic rivers, parks, bike trails, farmers¿ markets, outdoor concerts, a modern performing arts center ( https://www.pablocenter.org/ ), writing retreats, poetry readings, and more. Eau Claire is 90 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul, which additionally offers world-class theater, symphony and chamber orchestras, opera, and major-league sports.

Application Procedure:

Applications are submitted electronically at the following UW-Eau Claire website: https://www.uwec.edu/employment-opportunities . You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click on the link to the English: Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Writing-Screenwriting position ( Job ID: 21220 ) and then click the "Apply Now" button. Your application will not be considered complete unless all required documents (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) are submitted:

• letter of application, in which you explicitly address how you meet the qualifications listed in the position description
• curriculum vita
• writing sample (15-25 pages)
• unofficial graduate school transcript

In addition, three confidential letters of recommendation will need to be emailed to Candis Sessions, [email protected] . Please have your letter writer or portfolio service put "Screenwriting" and your name in the subject line.

Direct any questions to Dr. José Alvergue, Chair of the English Department,  [email protected] .

To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm on October 14, 2024 . However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime .  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  ( https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf ) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy ( https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf ).

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English: it shapes how you think, imagine, and write your own story. Our faculty teach you how to use language creatively and successfully. We focus on great writing —whether it’s Shakespeare’s, Austen’s, Morrison’s, or your own. With English, you don’t have to choose between doing what you love and preparing for a rewarding career . Come write with us!

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What is the deadline to apply to graduate school?

The deadline to apply to one of our PhD programs (Lit, RWL, or Creative Writing) is December 1. The deadline for MA applications (Lit, RWL) is January 15. Applications for MFAs (Creative Writing) are in two phases: the round one deadline is December 1 and the round two deadline is January 15. See our graduate school page for more information.

I’m an undergraduate. Can I major in Creative Writing?

Undergraduates declare their major as English and then specify a concentration. If you are interested in creative writing, you would declare your major as English with a Creative Writing concentration. Other concentrations available are Literature, Rhetoric and Writing, and Technical Communication. See our Majors page for more information.

What careers can an English major pursue?

We like to think an English major is well-prepared for every career after college. Sometimes our majors go on to graduate school (law, medical, business are just a few), but often our majors gain employment based on the in-demand communication, reasoning, and emotional intelligence skills our majors graduate with. See our careers page for more information.

How many hours is an English minor?

A minor in English is 5 courses, or 15 credit hours. Learn more about our minor requirements .

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English - creative writing.

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If you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the MA in English (Creative Writing) is for you. The programme includes prose writing (fiction and creative non-fiction) and script writing (screen and stage), and invites you to explore all these modes of writing before choosing a specialism. You will be challenged to explore many different types of writing, to entertain new ideas, to read adventurously and to respond with rigour and generosity to the work of your fellow writers. You will develop your practice as an independent writer and a self-reflective lifelong learner, and build your understanding of the literary marketplace and of the commercial aspects of literary production. You will be taught by experienced novelists, playwrights and screenwriters, attend workshops with visiting authors, publishers, editors and agents, and contribute to the rich tradition of literary creativity at Queen's University, Belfast.

Queen's is ranked 2nd in the UK for Creative Writing in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

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Student experience.

Students have access to workshops with visiting authors, publishers, editors and agents, and have a wide range of opportunities to present their work in print and performance.

Internationally Renowned Experts

Creative Writing students are taught by experienced, acclaimed authors, playwrights and screenwriters and many distinguished visiting fellows and associates.

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The Seamus Heaney Centre is an internationally-recognised hub of excellence for literature and imaginative writing, and a central element of Northern Ireland's literary community.

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My tutors challenged me and treated me more as a peer than a student. The encouragement I received made me want to succeed. I’d recommend the Creative Writing MA to anyone interested in learning about the craft of writing. It was one of the most important years of my life. Brendan McLoughlin

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Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (3 years) basis. Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester. The MA is awarded to students who successfully complete six taught modules (120 CATS points) and a 13,000-13,500 word prose or script dissertation (60 CATS points). Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught modules or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from taught modules.

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1 (1) Craft and Technique (ENG7093) (20 CATS; compulsory) This module is about learning to read as a writer; reading in an interrogative way and exploring a wide range of set texts in order to broaden skills and learn new methods. The set texts will include novels, plays and screenplays, chosen to illustrate aspects of craft and for their usefulness to your writing. Taught in a weekly two-hour seminar and through Canvas, the module deals with a range of key issues in creative writing, including aspects of craft, the development of technique, the demands of structure, and approaches to characterisation. The final assessment is by a creative piece of 2,500 words and a 1,000-word commentary essay, written in response to one or more of the module’s set texts and topics. By the end of the module, all students will have honed their analytical skills in evaluating prose and drama and will have practised applying new skills in their own creative work. (2) Creative Writing Workshop 1: Drama (ENG7097) (20 CATS; compulsory) In this weekly two-hour workshop you and your fellow students have the opportunity to share your scripts and discuss them with the group. The workshop is a forum to share work-in-progress in an atmosphere of friendly rigour. At least two students per week present their evolving texts and we examine them in detail with a view to providing a set of notes for the basis of the next draft. The module’s fundamental aim is to induct students into the discipline of rewriting, thus provoking writing of real value. The module is assessed through the submission of a script of 3,500 words. (3) Creative Writing Workshop 1: Prose (ENG7292) (20 CATS; compulsory) As in the drama workshop, in the weekly two-hour workshop you have the chance to discuss your work in progress with the group. At least two students per week will share their material and receive feedback. We will also read and discuss set texts to help us explore the fundamentals of prose writing: narrative voice, character, narrative, plot, dialogue, setting. The module is assessed through the submission of a work of prose (a short story or extract from a fully-synopsized longer piece) of 3,500 words. Semester 2 (1) Creative Writing Workshop 2 (ENG7196) (40 CATS; compulsory) This weekly two-hour workshop runs in two separate strands for prose and drama. Various craft topics will be discussed, building on the discussions of the first semester. You will have chosen a specialism in either scriptwriting or prose fiction by this stage, and you will attend the relevant workshop, but those who wish to can also audit the other workshop, space permitting. Assignments are in Prose Fiction (6,500 words) or Drama (6,500 words) for 40 CATS points. Professionalising the MA (ENG7988) (20 CATS; compulsory) This module introduces students to the various marketplaces in which creative writers may operate. You will learn to write professional documents relating to a new piece of creative work, including the agent letter, the publisher letter, the logline, the short pitch, the outline, the synopsis and the treatment – amounting to around 3,500 words. Classes include visits from industry gatekeepers (editors, agents, producers, etc).

Dissertation

Creative Writing Dissertation (ENG7099) (60 CATS; compulsory) Students will be assigned a supervisor under whom they will complete a major creative work. (Prose or drama 13,000-13,500 words.) The dissertation is primarily a student-led individual research project, during which students will put into practice the skills and craft honed during the two taught semesters. It is worth 60 CAT points, or one third of the overall Masters programme.

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Contact Teaching Hours

Small group teaching/personal tutorial.

6 (hours maximum) 6 hours of workshops/seminars per week.

Teaching Times

Learning and teaching.

You’ll be part of a small, informal and chatty class. You’ll get to know your classmates and your lecturers well during workshops. You are expected to become an integral part of the Seamus Heaney Centre and are invited to attend and take part in the centre's regular events and readings.

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

• Portfolios of creative work.

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The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2024/25). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

Core Modules

Dissertation creative writing.

Supervised dissertation of 13,000 - 13,500 words (compulsory)

Learning Outcomes

To bring creative writing worked on during academic year, and new material, to final completion.

Further development of creative skills plus additional skills of revision, editing, presentation.

Examination

Module Code

Teaching period, pre-requisite, core/optional, optional modules, fiction: creative writing workshop 1.

Fiction Creative Writing Workshop.

To promote writing of fictions by the students, to encourage self-criticism and revision, to create a dialogue among them about fiction-writing and each other's work.

Development of creative-writing skills in the genre of fiction.

Special Topic Creative Writing

This is a Special Topic module offered by a visiting Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Creative Writing. The contents of the module, which will change on an annual basis, depending on the area of creative writing expertise of the Visiting Scholar, will provide an opportunity for students to work on a specific aspect of creative writing. The specific module content will be announced as early as possible each academic year. Students who sign up for this module will, as normal, have the right to switch to another module if the content does not suit their academic plans.

On successful completion of this module students will have examined an aspect of creative writing and will have written extensively in the appropriate form or genre. Objectivity about their own creative practice will have been further fostered by the writing of a self-reflexive commentary to accompany their final submission. Students should have come some way towards developing their own creative voice.

Creative Writing Workshops

Students will write creative pieces in either Prose Fiction or Scriptwriting with a greater word count than Semester 1 and demonstrating a development of their skills as the MA progresses. These pieces will be workshopped in class, with students developing their skills in practical criticism and feedback. Lecturers will facilitate the development of students’ skills by both commenting on students’ work and teaching best practice. The class is split into two wings: Prose Fiction and Scriptwriting. Students are asked to attend both but choose which form to be assessed early in the semester.

Students should further develop their craft in both Prose Fiction and Scriptwriting and begin to specialise in the form that best reflects their skills. Students should deepen their knowledge and understanding of both classic and contemporary works and begin to understand where their own work sits within tradition and innovation. Students should further develop their skills in analysing and commenting on the developing work of others, applying that analysis also to their own work.

Students will acquire and develop creativity in the writing of new work. They will acquire the discipline and self-motivation to meet deadlines. They will acquire and put into practice new skills associated with presenting themselves and their work in a professional context. Students will learn associated skills of analysing the strengths and weaknesses of their own work and that of others. They will also acquire and put into practice skills of commenting on others’ work in a way that is simultaneously constructive and rigorous. They will acquire skills that will enhance their employability as writers, in creativity, self-motivation, self-discipline and professionalism.

Professionalising the MA

Students will create original work expressed in summary form and learn to present this work, with attractive and impactful brevity, to the industry professionals who are the gatekeepers of their future careers. This will include learning to write treatments, outlines, synopses, pitch documents, agent packages and publisher packages. Lecturers will teach exemplars and feedback on evolving student work. The module will culminate in presentations to, and feedback from, industry professionals such as agents, publishers, producers and literary managers.

Students should acquire practical knowledge associated with creating professional documents that are crucial in offering their work to their chosen creative industry (prose fiction or scriptwriting). Students should acquire the knowledge and understanding associated with writing and rewriting these documents while engaging in the guided creative practice of writing synopses, outlines and treatments for new, original work.

Students will acquire and develop creativity in the planning and plotting of new work, including exemplifying narrative structure, tension and clarity, and prioritising the experience of the busy professional reader. They will acquire the discipline and self-motivation to meet deadlines. They will acquire and put into practice new skills associated with presenting themselves and their work in a professional context and using professional templates, acquiring and utilising arts of persuasion. These will include skills of effective compression in writing, rhetorical analysis of their own work, and expressing contemporary knowledge of their form. Students will learn associated skills of analysing and presenting the strengths of their own work in the context of current trends, interests and preoccupations within their chosen creative industry. They should also learn skills of self-presentation, including arguing for their strengths in promotion of their work. They will acquire confidence and professionalism in presenting verbal pitches to industry professionals.

Scriptwriting: Creative Writing Workshop 1

A two hour weekly workshop on writing for stage, screen and radio, to which students bring their work to be discussed with the module convenor and other students. A range of appropriate exercises then culminates in students' final projects.

To provide a thorough grounding in the craft of writing for stage, screen and radio, through a focused approach to issues such as characterisation, story structure and dramatic language.

Students will bring their work to sessions and participate in discussions about their own and other students' work, in other words, they will move from the private experience of writing on their own to the more public experience of a workshop situation; an exercise that will help prepare them for the collaborative experience of working with actors, directors,etc. This transition from the private to the public is a key part of the scriptwriting process, and one that needs to be carefully managed.

Creative Writing: Craft and Technique

Students experience and discuss the different demands of the various literary genres to which they are committed. The class focuses on particular contemporary texts and genres and the tutors invite appropriate creative and critical exercises in response.

To promote a sense of the relation between Creative Writing and critical reading and of the characteristics and demands of different genres.

The ability to link critical reading to creative writing in the forms of various exercises.

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Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline. Exceptions may be made in the case of applicants with a strong track record of publication, production, prize-winning or relevant professional experience. All applicants are required to submit a sample of original written work which will be assessed to determine if an offer of admission can be made. The sample should be 1800-2200 words of prose fiction or 10-15 pages of script. The sample can be an extract. Writing samples that exceed the length limit will not be considered. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 16th August 2024 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.

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If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

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Introduction.

Graduates from these programmes have a good employment record. Professions including publishing, journalism, public relations, teaching, advertising, the Civil Service, business, industry and the media all recruit from our pool of graduates. Some students choose to continue their studies to PhD level on a chosen, specialised topic in Creative Writing. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally. http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

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In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

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Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.

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If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

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A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £11,836 for taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas (excluding Initial Teacher Education/PGCE, where undergraduate student finance is available). Criteria, eligibility, repayment and application information are available on the UK government website .

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• old and middle English
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