Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

A part-time Master's-level certificate for writers who teach, teachers who write and professionals who want to apply creative writing in their field. It develops knowledge of pedagogical theory, practical teaching, assessment and planning skills, and reflective practice.

Department: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Jul 2028) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three in-person modules in Cambridge: The Philosophy and Context of Teaching Creative Writing; Designing a Creative Writing Course; and Assessment and Feedback in a Creative Writing Course. Assessment is a portfolio of three summative assignments totalling 10,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good UK undergraduate degree (2.1) or international equivalent. Applicants below this standard may be considered with relevant professional experience and/or higher-level study. Required: personal statement (about 500 words), CV, transcripts and two references; shortlisted applicants are interviewed in late June or early July. Application deadline 27 May 2027 (gathered field). English language: applicants whose first language is not English must evidence fluency before admission; the University accepts IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL iBT (and C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency for some courses), results dated within 2 years of the course start. Required scores are not stated on the course page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,730 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,460 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits; 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Jul 2028)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/icicpcptw/apply

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