About Certificate in Creative Writing

Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits)

What is Creative Writing? 

This programme is designed to assist you to understand fundamental issues 

in the creative writing process and assist you to develop as a writer. As well as developing your personal writing strategies, you will be encouraged to become self critical of your own creative practise. Issues around getting published will also be explored.

You are required to complete assignments during the year, and there are no written examinations. 

Aims and Objectives

If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible for 

APEL applications they may apply for a range of postgraduate programmes.

If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our BA (Hons) in English 

Media and Cultural Studies (CAO Code: DL241). You will be eligible for an exemption from 

the Creative Writing module in Year 4.

What Topics will I study?

• This programme provides introductory content in topics such as:
• The business of form
• Narratives
• Short fiction
• The novella
• The novel
• Getting published

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without 

this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL). 

What are the fees?

In 2009/10, €500 plus an examination fee

What is the Closing Date?

Applications must be made directly to IADT by 4pm on Friday, 21^st August 2009. 

Please contact our Admissions Office on  admissions@iadt.ie for an application form or log onto www.iadt.ie.

Please note: This programme is subject to reaching a minimum number of participants in order to proceed.