Ba %28hons%29 creative writing in the highlands and islands in Uhi millennium institute

The innovative BA (Hons) Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands is designed to give you a solid grounding in the creative principles, in both form and structure of four of the main areas of creative writing: poetry, prose, playwriting and the screenplay. You will be encouraged to explore how these can inform and support other areas of professional writing in gaming, advertising, marketing, vlogs etc. You will have the opportunity to present your work using traditional methods as well as using new technologies and publishing platforms. The course aims to place creative disciplines within the cultural, social, political, geographical and historical context of Scotland, and to show how they make the area culturally unique but connect it to the literature, cultural traditions and histories of its geographical neighbours.You will be encouraged to pursue your individual creativity, along with both the necessary intellectual stimulation and understanding of the professionalism required to be a successful writer in your chosen field.The degree capitalises on the popularity of books and series set in Scotland and beyond, and will encourage you to realise the potential opportunity these existing and developing markets represent for your work.

3 Highers at grade BCC or above OR 2 A levels at grade BC,You must have Higher or A level English at grade B or above,You will also be required to submit a portfolio of examples of creative writing (up to 3,000 words),You will also be required to attend an interview, which can be conducted online

Creative writing,Publishing,Marketing, advertising, media,Gaming,Theatre,Website development

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