CertHE Creative Writing

Full-time Duration: 1 year
School: School of English and Journalism
Validation Status: Validated
UCAS Code: W811

Introduction

The Certificate of Higher Education in Creative Writing is a one year programme of study which aims to introduce students to prose, scriptwriting, narrative, poetry, and writing formats.

As well as discovering your own voice, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of techniques and practices which come from a wide range of historical and contemporary literature, both popular and classic, across poetry, prose, and scriptwriting.


Modules

All Level 1 modules of the BA (Hons) Creative Writing programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The programme has been designed to give students the opportunity, upon completion, to progress directly into Level 2 of the full degree programme.

What You Need to Know

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.

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Assessment

The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; but the greatest emphasis is on the production of a creative portfolio. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year, and the University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.


Career Opportunities

This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. The BA (Hons) Creative Writing course aims to enable students to progress in various literary and creative professions, such as publishing, journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, the civil service, and communications. Students can choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level or take qualifications in teaching.


About the Certificate of Higher Education

As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.

Learn more about a Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.