Overview

Writing and Literature (Hons) programme at the Atlantic Technological University focuses on developing writing skills over the course of three years. The students embark upon a range of writing covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, flash fiction, cultural journalism and other forms of writing.

This is anchored by a detailed study of English Literature, Drama and Film as well as digital media, providing the critical context and the skills required of a writer in the digital age. The programme is delivered through interactive workshops and seminars.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to work in publishing, public relations, arts management, film and television, the theatre, marketing, cultural tourism and event promotion, journalism, teaching and facilitation. They can work as writers and will possess transferable skills enabling a wide range of opportunities in communications roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Studies

Writing and Practice (Screenwriting)

Writing and Practice: Playwriting

Experimental Literature, Drama and Writing

Yeats and Contemporary Irish Poetry

Writing and Practice

Modernism in Drama and Literature

Facilitation and Drama

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sligo, Ireland

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths not required

Portfolio not required

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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