School of Business & Humanities

Certificate in Creative Writing

Award Code : DL215S Level 8

Associated Course Information
Course InfoDetails
Duration:20wks(1evening/wk)
Places:25
Awarding body:IADT
Head of department:Dr Paula Gilligan
Course co-ordinator:Dr Paula Gilligan
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About Certificate in Creative Writing

Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits)
Application: IADT

What is Creative Writing? 


This course is designed to help you understand fundamental issues in the creative writing process and assist you to develop as a writer. As well as shaping your personal writing strategies, you will be encouraged to become self critical of your creative work and style. Issues on how to get published will also be explored.

You are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations. 

Aims and Objectives


What will I be able to do when I graduate?


If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible for an APEL application, you may apply for a postgraduate programme.


If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our BA (Hons) in English, Media and Cultural Studies (CAO Code: DL241).You will be eligible for an exemption from the Creative Writing module in Year 2.


What topics will I study?


The business of form

Narratives

Short fiction

The novella

The novel

Getting published



What are the Entry Requirements?


Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL). 



What are the fees? 


€575 in 2010/2011. This fee includes assessment and registration charges.


What is the closing date?


Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.

1st round of applications: 10th May 2012 . 

2nd round of applications (if places available): 17th August 2012.


Download application form here  


or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621


 

School of Business & Humanities

Certificate in Creative Writing

Award Code : DL215S Level 8

Associated Course Information
Course InfoDetails
Duration:20wks(1evening/wk)
Places:25
Awarding body:IADT
Head of department:Dr Paula Gilligan
Course co-ordinator:Dr Paula Gilligan
Printable Version



About Certificate in Creative Writing

Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits)
Application: IADT

What is Creative Writing? 


This course is designed to help you understand fundamental issues in the creative writing process and assist you to develop as a writer. As well as shaping your personal writing strategies, you will be encouraged to become self critical of your creative work and style. Issues on how to get published will also be explored.

You are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations. 

Aims and Objectives


What will I be able to do when I graduate?


If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible for an APEL application, you may apply for a postgraduate programme.


If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our BA (Hons) in English, Media and Cultural Studies (CAO Code: DL241).You will be eligible for an exemption from the Creative Writing module in Year 2.


What topics will I study?


The business of form

Narratives

Short fiction

The novella

The novel

Getting published



What are the Entry Requirements?


Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL). 



What are the fees? 


€575 in 2010/2011. This fee includes assessment and registration charges.


What is the closing date?


Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.

1st round of applications: 10th May 2012 . 

2nd round of applications (if places available): 17th August 2012.


Download application form here  


or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621


 

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