Higher Certificate in Creative Writing


Information


Duration: 1 Year Full Time/ 2 Years Part Time

SAQA: 125014 NQF: Level: 5

Credits: 120 credits

Locations: Stellenbosch & Centurion

Modes of Provisioning: Hybrid & Virtually-mediated contact

Please note that this course’s core subjects are virtually mediated from Centurion, with accommodations made at Stellenbosch for relevant Fundamental subjects.

Application Fee: R 1 750*
Registration Fee: R 12 000*
Programme Tuition Fee: R 62 150

*The application and registration fee is applicable to all interested students, payable prior to the admission process being converted to full-registration. Please contact us for more information.

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Overview


The Higher Certificate in Creative Writing equips students with introductory knowledge and skills related to entering the self-publishing and creative writing industries. Students focus on writing original prose while gaining an overview of the entire process involved in conceptualising, crafting, editing, marketing, and publishing a book on digital platforms.

Supported by fundamental subjects in narrative theory, literature appreciation, and narrative drawing, as well as practical choice modules, graduates build a strong foundation to pursue self-publishing, creative industry opportunities, or further specialised writing studies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


The student accepted into this programme should have a recognised Matriculation Certificate obtained within South Africa or any equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.

To apply to complete a Higher Certificate, prospective students must provide one of the following:

  • A National Senior Certificate (or Senior Certificate if obtained before 2008) with at least a ‘Higher Certificate’ pass; OR
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Higher Certificate pass; OR
  • A Senior Certificate (SC) (without endorsement); OR
  • A Senior Certificate (Amended) SC(A) Higher Certificate pass.
  • For international qualifications: A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence.

Careers


  • Freelance Writer
  • Content Writer
  • Writing Assistant

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