Diploma in Arts in Creative Writing

University of Canterbury

If you are wanting to study Arts subjects at university, the one-year Diploma in Arts (DipArts) is a great option without having to complete a full three-year bachelor's degree.It also allows you to take Arts courses of interest to add onto your studies in other areas.Study Involve:Choose from a wide range of Arts subjects and courses at any level.Complete a compulsory course on foundational arts skills of academic writing, analysing evidence, or bicultural identity.This Diploma can be studied full-time in 1 year, or part-time for up to 6 years.Can be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your completed courses to that degree.Creative Writing gives you unlimited ways to express yourself and tell stories that matter to you. At UC, you can learn skills and techniques to create unique worlds or describe lived experiences. With a Minor in Creative Writing you can develop your skills in forms of creative writing that fit your interests, including poetry, novellas, fiction, stage writing, screenwriting, and more.Study Involve:Develop writing techniques and communication skills through guided writing projects.Courses include writing papers with a focus on creative writing, including literature, poetry, stage and more.If selected, your final year can include a full writing project taking you from idea creation through production to review.

Faculty of Arts