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Creative writing - an introduction to life 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 life writing course from the University of Cambridge is aimed at anyone who wants to write a biography, memoir or other form of non-fiction.

Overview

Creative writing - an introduction to life writing course from the University of Cambridge

Key facts:

  • This Creative writing - an introduction to life writing course offered by University of Cambridge will begin with an introduction to life writing: what it is, its tradition and how it has changed in recent years
  • Participants will assess what they know already about their proposed biographical subject or the period they want to write about, and what they need to know
  • Each week will focus on a different aspect of life writing: bringing people to life, writing about a place, telling the story and polishing and revising work
  • The participant will learn how research can enhance writing and influence the way in which a story is told.
  • This course will encourage participants to establish a writing regime.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • What is life writing?
  • Knowing your biographical subject
  • Creating a sense of place
  • Telling the story
  • Polishing your work

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 online 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.
  • Given the nature of creative writing, it is important that students' use of English is sufficiently fluent to be able to understand in English nuances of meaning and have a familiarity with the structure and grammar of English. 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

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