Certificate in Creative Writing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Graduates of the Certificate in Creative Writing will be able to: conceive of, produce and critique literary works within a variety of genres in the field of creative writing; apply critical processes to their own work and the work of others; produce their written work in typed and bound form and use information and communication technology effectively; demonstrate a broad understanding of the historical development of literature and literary, critical theory in relation to creative writing; take a number of next steps in the pathway to a career in creative writing, such as: submitting their own shorter work, including completed manuscripts and articles, to a variety of publishers; actively seeking employment in the creative writing industry; applying to further their study at a higher level; publishing and promoting their own or others work.
Entry requirements
Under 20 yrs: minimum 42 credits Level 3 NCEA; including at least 14 credits in English; or equivalent. 20 years or above: no academic requirements. Applicants with English as a second language: IELTS Academic score of 6 or equivalent.
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute.
Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.