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Sheffield Hallam University: Creative Writing
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
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| Department | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary: - Work under the guidance of internationally acclaimed writers of fiction and poetry.
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Graduate with a coherent and extensive body of creative work.
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Hone your skills with a focus on writing, reinforced with sound criticism and editing.
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Acquire the discipline and market awareness needed to create publishable work.
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Join numerous acclaimed authors as an alumnus of a longstanding, well-regarded course.
This course takes your work, and your ambition, seriously. You'll focus on your own writing, under the guidance of acclaimed authors of fiction and poetry. You'll leave with a body of work you can be proud of.
How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
With a focus on the disciplined honing of your skills, this course is designed to help you become a publishable writer. You'll be assessed on writing projects frequently, with a culture of self-reflection and peer reviews. You'll take part in genre-specific creative workshops, benefit from one-to-one tutelage and take modules based around criticism and research acquiring the grounding that underpins great work.
You learn through:
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seminars and tutorials
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frequent assessment, culminating in a major project
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genre-specific creative workshops
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masterclasses with writers, publishers, agents and other literary figures
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presentations
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editing sessions
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critical, theoretical and research-based modules
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one-to-one tutorials
Applied learning - Networking opportunities With frequent guest speakers, masterclasses and a wide involvement with the local and national literary industry, the course provides ample networking opportunities.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A folder of original writing demonstrating postgraduate level potential and, normally, a degree in English or related discipline. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more Application guidance You also need to provide a sample of your original writing. Your sample is the most important part of the application, and you should use the opportunity to show us what you can do and persuade us that you have what it takes to thrive on the course. We require one of the following Please submit your supporting work to the relevant email address below: UK students: homeadmissions@shu.ac.uk International or non-UK European students: internationaladmissions@shu.ac.uk |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
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