Diploma
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Start Date
Can be started at any time
Price
£835(Easy-payplan available)
Duration
Approximately 6 months
- Study Option
- Home Study
- Course Level
- Equivalent to level 3 on the RQF
- Entry Requirements
- 18 years old or over
- Assessment
- 10 practical assignments
- Accreditation
- The British Academy of Creative Writing is accredited by the International Approval and Registrations Centre (IARC).
Elevate your writing skills to new heights with our diploma course. Building on foundational skills, we delve into advanced fiction writing, explore the mastery of poetry and creative non-fiction, and introduce specialized writing techniques.
Designed around ten practical assignments, you will begin to understand the publishing world, enhance your online presence, and prepare for a career in writing, allowing you to embark on your writing journey with confidence and advanced skills.
As a home study student, you will have full access to our student area, the Online Learning Centre, which contains course material created by industry experts including: instructional videos, written content and assignments.
Our tutors provide all the support, knowledge and in-depth feedback you need to progress through your course and are always contactable through the Online Learning Centre.
On average, a student studying around 15 hours per week can complete the course in 12 months, and a student studying around 30 hours a week can complete the course in 6 months*
*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.
Topics
The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.
- Introduction and Foundations
This module lays the groundwork for the entire course, introducing students to the fundamentals of creative writing, various genres, and essential storytelling elements. It encourages the development of a writer's mindset, providing strategies to overcome writer's block and establish a consistent writing routine.
- Course Overview
- The Writer’s Mindset
- Genres of Creative Writing
- Elements of a Story
- Show, Don’t Tell
- Basics of Fiction Writing
This module focuses on the fundamental aspects of fiction writing, guiding students through the process of character creation, plot development, and setting establishment. Students also learn the basics of dialogue writing, as well as introductory techniques for revising and editing their work.
- Character Development
- Building a Simple Plot
- Basic Setting and Atmosphere
- Intro to Dialogue Writing
- Revision and Editing
- Introduction to Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction
Students are introduced to the world of poetry and creative non-fiction, exploring various poetic devices, structures, and styles. The module also covers the basics of writing personal essays and travel narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding of these creative non-fiction genres.
- Introduction to Poetry
- Poetic Devices
- Writing Creative Non-Fiction
- Personal Essays
- Travel Writing
- Special Topics
This module explores a range of specialized writing topics, including experimental writing, flash fiction, children's literature, and the business aspects of writing.
- Experimental Writing
- Flash Fiction
- Writing for Children
- The Business of Writing
- Advanced Fiction Writing
Building on foundational fiction writing skills, this module delves into advanced techniques for character development, plot construction, and world-building. Students explore different points of view and refine their dialogue writing skills, pushing their fiction writing to new levels.
- Advanced Character Development
- Complex Plot Building
- Detailed Setting and World-Building
- Advanced Dialogue Writing
- Point of View
- Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction Mastery
This module offers an in-depth exploration of poetry and creative non-fiction, encouraging mastery in these genres. Students delve into advanced poetic devices, explore sub-genres of creative non-fiction, and refine their memoir writing skills, all while honing their revision and editing techniques.
- Poetry Mastery
- Advanced Poetic Devices
- Creative Non-Fiction Mastery
- Memoir Writing
- Revision and Editing
- Specialized Writing Techniques
Students are introduced to a variety of advanced and specialized writing techniques, including experimental writing, microstories, and advanced children's literature. The module also covers the publishing world, providing insights into literary agents and advanced publishing practices.
- Advanced Experimental Writing
- Microstories
- Children’s Literature Mastery
- The Publishing World
- Advanced Writing Workshops
- Professional Writing Development
This module focuses on the business side of writing, guiding students through the processes of networking, understanding literary agents, and mastering self-publishing. Students also work on building their online presence and further developing their writing portfolios.
- Writing as a Business
- Networking and Literary Agents
- Self-Publishing Mastery
- Building an Online Presence
- Advanced Portfolio Development
Tutors
All our tutors are creative writing professionals working in the industry.
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Roy Calley
Course Tutor
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John Scott
Course Tutor
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Philip Webb Gregg
Course Tutor
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Dane Cobain
Course Tutor
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I would certainly recommend the Post Grad Dip to friends or other students looking to gain a professional qualification, so many new skills to learn.
Mark Powell
Student - BAPH
The support I get from the student community and my tutor are essential. It isn't always easy and it's clearly demanding, but the whole experience is extraordinary
Daniel Oliver
Student - BAPH
This course has taken me on an amazing journey - there has been a lot of learning with tutors who have given constructive feedback to help with progression.
Tiffany Hayes
Student - BAPH
Between the forums online and our Facebook page I feel more connected with students and staff and I never feel silly asking my tutor even basic questions!
Sonya O'Donoghue
Student - PAI
The British Academy of Creative Writing
Our philosophy at the British Academy of Creative Writing is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.
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