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Creative writing - an introduction to fantasy writing University of Cambridge

Highlights
Tuition fee
525 GBP / year
525 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
525 GBP / year
525 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
2 months
Duration
2 months
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Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Creative writing - an introduction to fantasy writing course offered by University of Cambridge will focus on some of the foundation stones of fantasy writing - and ways to start putting them together.

Overview

The Creative writing - an introduction to fantasy writing course offered by University of Cambridge will include extracts of novels and stories from right across the genre. Students will also have the chance to take part in online discussion and writing exercises, and to give and receive feedback on their own writing.

As a result of the Creative writing - an introduction to fantasy writing course offered by University of Cambridge , within the constraints of the time available, students should be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of the ways in which a fantasy story or novel can be approached
  • Show knowledge of the genre
  • Assess the merits of fantasy pieces and begin to incorporate new qualities learned from other writers into their own work

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • fantasy writing
  • what it is
  • its conventions
  • the recent rise in popularity in the publishing
  • the history of the genre
  • character and voice
  • stylistic options
  • world-building

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
  • Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
  • Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    525 GBP / year
    525 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    525 GBP / year
    525 GBP / year

Funding

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