The University of Sheffield
Institute for Lifelong Learning (TILL)

Certificate in Creative Writing

The certificate is a Level 1 course for those who have an enthusiasm for creative writing and who wish to develop their skills and confidence.

Key facts

  • Two year part-time programme
  • Equivalent to Level One of a BA degree
  • Friendly, supportive learning environment
  • Tutors are experienced as practitioners and researchers of creative writing
  • Programme Code: ACE U131

About the course

We teach writing as both art and craft and aim to inspire students through a wide range of creative writing exercises and the study of relevant examples.

We explore the conventions and techniques of different genre and support students' writing though practice, drafting and workshop discussion. In addition, students can explore options in other subject areas.

All classes take place in the evenings. The Certificate programme is comprised of three modules per academic year. Each module lasts for one semester and is offered from the list below. Students normally complete their certificate over two years but can take up to three years to qualify.

Students registered for this qualification will be awarded the Certificate after completing 120 credits. While at least half of these have to be within Creative Writing, the remainder can be from other tracks offered within TILL.

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Modules

  • Rebellion Freedom and Change
  • Journeys Travel Writing
  • Writing and Responding
  • Short Stories of the Caribbean
  • Creative Reading Creative Writing
  • Writing Fiction Short Stories
  • Writing for Theatre

Module descriptions (PDF, 220KB)

Entry requirements

General TILL entry requirements

Contact

Dr Sandra Courtman
T: 0114 222 7116
E: s.courtman@sheffield.ac.uk

Creative Writing student

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Moving from certificate to degree

The Certificate in Creative Writing is a programme of study and a qualification in its own right. From 2013, if you've successfully completed the certificate, you'll be able to register for the new BA Creative Writing (Modern Humanities) and progress to Level 2 of the degree.

More about BA Creative Writing (Modern Humanities)

In the past, some students have continued to study writing purely for their own satisfaction, others have gone on to study for a full-time degree and
other courses in Creative Writing. Whilst others have been admitted to the University of Sheffield’s MA in English Literature (Creative Writing Pathway) and other postgraduate programmes.

How to apply

You can apply online using our application form.

If you are applying to one of our named awards (Certificate, Degree, Foundation degree) we will usually invite you for an informal interview to discuss your programme of study and module choices.

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Upcoming Publications

Things of Substance - New and Selected poems by Liz Cashdan (Five Leaves Publications) due out in Spring 2013. Launch at Sheffield Poetry Festival March/April 2013.