Creative Writing

University College Dublin

 

Course Name Creative Writing
Course Provider University College Dublin
Course Code Z012
Course Type Postgraduate
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)  More info... Major National University of Ireland Level 9 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Belfield
Qualification Letters MA
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Next Intake: 2017/2018 September.

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Application Date The following entry routes are available:
MA Creative Writing FT (Z012)
Duration 1 Years
Attendance Full Time
Deadline Rolling *

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
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Duration 1 year full-time.
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Entry Requirements The entry requirement for the MA programme is a BA Hons English or equivalent, and/or proven commitment to and experience in the field of creative writing; a portfolio (c.25 pages) of recent creative work; a personal statement of reasons for taking the course and references. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.5 (no band less than 7.0 in each element), or equivalent
Comment The MA is suitable for those who want to pursue careers in writing, with specialisations in novel writing, poetry and short stories.
Course Content

Expand+MA Creative Writing

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

The MA in Creative Writing builds on the well established commitment of the UCD School of English, Drama and Film to fostering and supporting new writing. The university has long be...
Subjects Taught Stage 1 - Core
Craft and Composition ENG40050
The Archive of Imagination:Myth and Folklore ENG40740
Reading & Writing the Novel ENG41120
Single Text ENG41340
Workshop-writer in Residence ENG41390
Poetry in Progress ENG41460
Writer Fellow Workshop ENG41920
Writing Project ENG41930

Stage 1 - Option
20th Century Irish Poetry ENG41450
Library of Imagination ENG41470
Careers or Further Progression Many graduates of the MA in Creative Writing establish successful writing lives, several securing publishing contracts. Last year, 2015, Colin Barrett won the Guardian First Fiction Prize with Young Skins [Pub. Stinging Fly Press / Jonathan Cape(UK)] Grove Black Cat editions (US) then went on to win both the Frank O'Conner International short story award and the Rooney Prize for Literature. Other graduates go into the publishing industry, while some go on to do an MFA in Creative Writing.
Further Enquiries Contact Name: Hilary Gow
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8480
Email: hilary.gow@ucd.ie
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