“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
| Length of study: | 12 months full time 24 months part time |
| Start date: | September |
| Academic School: | School of Humanities |
| How to apply: | Apply online via UKPASS for the full MLitt or the Creative Writing module only |
| Status: | This course is open for applications for September 2012. |
| Fees: |
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Module only: £755 (Home & EU)
MLitt in Writing Practice and Study offers students the opportunity of translating creative interests into a fully accredited postgraduate programme of study, with flexibility and individual needs built into its delivery. The degree has been created and is directed by Professor Kirsty Gunn, an award winning international author whose work has been translated and published in a number of territories all over the world.
The MLitt in Writing Practice and Study is like no other available in the UK. It is distinctive in its approach and teaching, and highly engaged in the world of contemporary publishing, offering students the opportunity to meet with writers and publishers from around the UK and beyond and to take part in our varied and exciting range of literary activities, from performing their own work to being "showcased" at our Literary Festival.
The programme is taught by Professor Gunn along with poet Dr Jim Stewart, who teaches poetry and "Wordcraft", Dr Gail Low, specialising in publishing and book history, and Professor Aidan Day, whose modules teach close reading and analytical skills which are invaluable to creative writing practice.
In all, this is a programme that is varied in delivery and content, comprising four-hour writing workshops to seminars to individual tutorials, helping students develop practical, intelligent and highly creative methods by which they can approach their writing. Not only will they have achieved a range of finished work for assessment during the year but they will have learned about the details of publishing, finding agents, setting their work in a context and making the important connection between the scale and shape of their writing and their aspirations for it.
Each Module can be studied separately, or as part of a full degree or diploma that can be taken part time or full time.
There are four core modules, worth 30 credits of:
Students take two modules per semester if full time, one per semester if part time.
*Creating Writing and Refining Writing may be taken on a stand-alone basis.
Students then proceed to undertake a 60-credit dissertation. You develop the theme or idea for your dissertation over the year, with the help of tutors.
Assessment is normally by creative folio (6,000 words) and accompanying essay (2,500 words), or two essays.
Assessment for the research-led modules is normally by essay (2,000-2,500 words or 2,500-3,000 words).
The dissertation or creative manuscript has a word limit of 15,000, and includes a reflective piece of writing (3,000 words).
All students must attempt the dissertation. Students whose dissertation fails to satisfy the examiners will be awarded the PG Diploma, provided that the taught elements of the course have been successfully completed.
Students will normally be expected to have a 2:1 honours degree in any subject. Applicants with alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience may also be considered.
All applicants should submit a piece of their creative writing - a poem or short piece of prose (no more than three pages). An explanation of the creative project may also be included with the application.
Applicants should also provide, as part of their postgraduate application, copies of their degree transcript and, if applicable, a copy of their degree award certificate, two reference letters and written work in a subject relevant to literary study.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Information about the School of Humanities scholarships can be found on the School of Humanities scholarships webpage.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Course Contact |
Admissions Contact |
| Prof Kirsty Gunn English School of Humanities University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 386680 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 386680 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 386794 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 386794 (from outside the UK) Email:CASS-creativewriting@dundee.ac.uk |
Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk |
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