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Creative and Critical Writing (PGCert, PGDip, MA) Creative and Critical Writing (PGCert, PGDip, MA) University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

Masters Degree , Uncategorised

Course Description

Giving emerging writers the chance to hone their craft, students can work closely with experienced writers in a small-group environment. Working in this way encourages the development of critical thought, and of writerly engagement with the creative work presented. As well as developing your writing skills and reading widely, you?ll be invited to approach your chosen genre from a critical point of view - looking at theoretical, historical, and stylistic developments within the field, as exemplified by a series of key texts and writers. For those who wish to teach creative writing, we have a dedicated module on which you will be offered real teaching experience, backed up with theoretical study and practical professional advice. Other modules offered include Translation and Adaptation, and Analysing the Creative Process. You will also be encouraged to take a module from another discipline, which will complement any other career-oriented interests you may have. Assessment is by thesis, supplemented by extended projects. The thesis is presented at the end of one calendar year (or two calendar years if you study part-time) and consists of a substantial body of creative work that is written, developed and structured during the course. Some of our modules * Triggering and Developing The Creative Process * Teaching Creative Writing * Theme, Issue and Stylistic Development Benefits * taught by practicing writers * includes writing, theory and the study of the teaching of creative writing in a small-group environment * graduate diploma programme available for this course Career paths * writer * teacher of creative writing * arts administrator

 

Entry Requirements

you will need at least a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent you will be required to submit a portfolio assessment international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band) or equivalent

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