Academic Programmes

Honours (Creative Writing)

The Unit does not offer a full honours course in Creative Writing. The departments of Afrikaans, English and African Languages each offer a module in Creative Writing as part of their respective Honours programmes.
 

 MA in Creative Writing

The M.A. degree consists of two parts: a creative manuscript in any of the following languages: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Setswana, isiNdebele, Sepedi, French and German. This counts for 75% of your total mark. You are also required to complete a dissertation of limited scope on a related topic. The dissertation counts for 25% of your mark.

To be eligible for the Master’s degree, you must hold a four-year or, preferably, an Honours degree. You will also be required to submit a portfolio of your creative writing as part of your application. The portfolio will need to demonstrate that you have a flair for creative writing. 

PhD in Creative Writing

At the doctoral level the Unit expects a creative work of exceptional aesthetic merit as well as a substantial and sophisticated academic component.

To be eligible for the PhD, you must hold a Master’s degree. You will also be required to submit a portfolio of your creative writing as part of your application. The portfolio will need to demonstrate that you are a gifted and experienced writer. 

Enquiries re applications should be directed to Prof. Medalie.

Professor David Medalie
Director and Head
Tel: +27 12 420 2421/012 420 2716
Fax: +27 12 420 5191
Email: [email protected]