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Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing

Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story? This course offers individual and group writing activities to broaden your awareness of the approaches, techniques and forms available to writers.

 

Credits: 10, Level: 4

 

Course overview

This course is for people who are new to creative writing. You explore the possibilities of word play and imaginative writing. You work with words and text in a creative manner and broaden your understanding of how contemporary writers and artists use language within their work.

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Summer university

Start date: Starts Tuesday 7 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks, 6-9pm

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You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.

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Where you study

Middlesbrough campus

 

Course details

What you study

- bio-mythography: exploring our own stories
- the textual world: writing from the senses
- words: sounds, marks, meanings
- the structures of stories: basic narrative structures.

How you are assessed

You submit a portfolio of creative writing (1,500 - 2,000 words) from the various workshops, along with a 500 word reflective commentary on your creative work and learning.

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

This course has no formal entry requirements and is open to learners of all backgrounds.

International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

 
 

Part-time

2026-27 entry

Fee for applicants:
£50

  • Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
  • Start date: Starts Tuesday 7 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks, 6-9pm

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