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Overview
Are you a writer looking to expand your repertoire or explore the field of narrative non-fiction? This Life Writing and Writing Life course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) may be perfect for you.
About the course
- Also known as creative non-fiction, narrative non-fiction is a form of non-fiction that uses techniques more associated with fiction such as dialogue, description and characterisation to engage with readers.
- You will look at writers like Joan Didion, Maggie Nelson, Annie Dillard, Denis Johnson, Rebecca Solnit, Helen McDonald, Geoff Dyer and Lester Bangs who have all used their lives in their writing and their writing in their lives.
- Students will try their hand at writing different genres of narrative non-fiction, such as personal essays and memoirs, profiles and interviews, nature and travel writing, idea-based essays, literary journalism, blogging and any other forms of prose that use real-life as its springboard.
- The only necessity is that all pieces of writing for this class must contain some element of truth.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Come to grips with the basic techniques of ‘good’ writing.
- Become comfortable with reading aloud.
- Become better able to take and to give criticism.
- Learn to think about structure
- Take your experiences and things you have observed to use as material for pieces of writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- multiple start dates available
Language
English
IELTS 4.5
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Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 4.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suitable for all levels and is aimed at people who have memoirs bursting to get onto the page and for people who want to turn their travels into stories and for those who are curious about how life and writing can merge in unexpected ways.
- Requirements: a willingness to explore the craft of writing and a very good command of the English language.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents660 GBP / full≈ 660 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents660 GBP / full≈ 660 GBP / full
Additional Details
- fees vary depending on intake
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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