Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Enter the world of professional writing
Pull together the techniques you’ve learned and concentrate on one genre, creating a major work of original composition, whether it’s a novel, play, or short story collection. Guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field, you’ll be ready to enter the world of professional writing.
The Applied Writing Programme at NorthTec offers 3 qualifications over 3 years:
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After one year of study: Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 5)
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After two years of study: Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 6)
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After three years of study: Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7)
Our programmes are ideal for people who wish to work independently as writers, for those already working in the creative industries who wish to enhance/upgrade their skills, and for those working in other industries who wish to improve their writing skills to allow higher-level employment.
What you will learn
With this programme, you will learn to integrate the skills and understanding of one genre into a major work of original composition. You’ll be able to complete a major work of original text (novel, play, short story collection etc.) guided by an industry mentor in your chosen field.
In this programme you will learn to:
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Complete a major work of original text
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Prepare annotated book reviews
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Reflect on their own writing process
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Facilitate a workshop
Courses in this programme
Entry Requirements
Computer literacy is an entry requirement for this online programme.
In addition:
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Applicants must have completed the Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 6) or equivalent diploma or appropriate degree OR
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Applicants must provide evidence of an appropriate level of writing experience.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or NZCEL Level 4 (Academic).
Qualification gained
Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.