Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Creative Writing in South Africa

Master of Arts in Creative Writing program offers aspiring writers the opportunity to hone their craft and explore various forms of writing, from poetry to fiction and nonfiction. The program is designed to nurture creativity and develop critical thinking skills through workshops, seminars and individual mentorship. Students will engage with established authors and gain valuable insights into the publishing industry.


Upon completion, graduates can pursue a range of rewarding careers including:

1. Author
2. Poet
3. Copywriter
4. Editor
5. Journalist
6. Screenwriter
7. Content writer
8. Literary agent
9. Writing instructor
10. Freelance writer

Institutions Offering Master of Arts in Creative Writing

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  
  Masters by Dissertation:
  - A bachelors degree with honours from Wits or another university with a 65% total mark aggregate.
  - A supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities must be identified and approached prior to application.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  - 1 year (Full time)
  - 2 years (Part time)
  
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • An honours degree in one of the following languages: Afrikaans, English, German, French or an African language, or an equivalent qualification that Senate regards as sufficient.
  • Selection is based on a portfolio.
  -Admission is subject to selection which takes place in October of the preceding year. Details of the portfolio to be submitted
  for selection can be obtained from the programme leader or the website of the Department.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant honours degree or relevant 4-year bachelor’s degree
  A portfolio of creative work
  
  Selection Process:
  A portfolio of creative work must be submitted to the Director of the Unit. A research concept note outlining the intended creative work should be included. The selection will be based on an evaluation of these.
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  

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