Overview

You will have the opportunity to present your work using traditional methods as well as using new technologies and publishing platforms. The course aims to place creative disciplines within the cultural, social, political, geographical and historical context of Scotland, and to show how they make the area culturally unique but connect it to the literature, cultural traditions and histories of its geographical neighbours.You will be encouraged to pursue your individual creativity, along with both the necessary intellectual stimulation and understanding of the professionalism required to be a successful writer in your chosen field.The Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands degree at The University of the Highlands and Islands capitalises on the popularity of books and series set in Scotland and beyond, and will encourage you to realise the potential opportunity these existing and developing markets represent for your work.

Special features

Residential experiences

Lecturing staff from a variety of creative and professional backgrounds

Links with local communities

Blend of creative, critical and practical project-based learning

Work towards publishing your own work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orkney and Shetland literature

Writing for performance

Writing experience placement

Authors and audiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Creative Writing View 303 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

General requirements

3 Highers at grade BCC or above OR

2 A levels at grade BC

You must have Higher or A level English at grade B or above

You will also be required to submit a portfolio of examples of creative writing (up to 3,000 words)

You will also be required to attend an interview, which can be conducted online

Tuition Fee

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International

13980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13980 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Inverness

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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