Creative Writing
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- Undergraduate Information
- Postgraduate Information
- Scholarships and Prizes
- How to Find out More
- Related Subjects and Careers
- List of Courses
This subject is taught by the International Institute of Modern Letters.
Overview
Taught from the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) at Glenn Schaeffer House on the Kelburn Campus, Victoria's Creative Writing programme has a national and international reputation for developing the potential of some of the best writers in New Zealand.
We have built a strong workshop culture, reflecting our belief in the importance of nurturing individual voices within a lively community of writers.
Our programme features a range of specialised undergraduate creative writing (CREW) workshops, as well as MA and PhD CREW programmes.
All CREW courses have limited entry status. This means that workshop numbers are restricted, and entry is competitive. The quality of the writing sample submitted with your application will be central to the selection process.
Application and notification deadlines for limited entry courses may also differ from other Victoria University courses. See How to Apply.
Undergraduate Information
We offer intense and stimulating workshops in poetry, short fiction, children's writing and creative nonfiction, as well as a changing programme of summer workshops. Creative Writing is not a major, but may contribute to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or be included in other degrees by arrangement with the relevant faculty. One CREW course may be included in an English Literature major. For further information please see our Undergraduate Courses page.
From 2013 a minor in Creative Writing will be available.
BA Minor Subject Requirements
- At least 60 points selected from CREW 200–399, including at least 20 points at 300-level.
Postgraduate Information
Scholarships and Prizes
Visit our Scholarships and Prizes page to find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate prizes, and what scholarships are available at postgraduate level.
How to Find out More
Contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' Student and Academic Services Office for information on admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites.
Creative Writing courses are taught within the International Institute of Modern Letters, Glenn Schaeffer House, 16 Wai-te-ata Road, Kelburn campus.
For more information about our courses and application process, contact the IIML's administrators.
Related Subjects and Careers
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Related Subjects |
Careers |
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| Art History English Literature Film History Linguistics Media Studies Modern Language Studies Philosophy Theatre Writing |
Advertising Author Copywriter Journalist Marketing Poet Public relations Publishing Scriptwriter Television writer Writer |
List of Courses
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| 200 Level Courses |
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CREW 253 – Poetry Workshop |
CREW 254 – Short Fiction Workshop |
CREW 255 – Children's Writing Workshop |
CREW 256 – Special Topic in Creative Writing |
CREW 257 – Creative Nonfiction Workshop |
CREW 258 – The Iowa Workshop (Prose) |
CREW 259 – The Iowa Workshop (Poetry) |
| 300 Level Courses |
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CREW 351 – Masterclass |
CREW 352 – Creative Writing Workshop |
| 500 Level Courses |
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CREW 591 – Creative Writing Portfolio |
CREW 592 – Scriptwriting Portfolio |
| 600 Level Courses |
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CREW 690 – PhD in Creative Writing |