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Overview: 

Our Creative Writing programme is designed to ignite your imagination and enhance your writing prowess. Throughout this programme, you will delve into the art and craft of creative expression, exploring various forms of writing, from short stories and poetry to novels and screenplays. By the course's end, you'll possess the tools and confidence to articulate your thoughts and stories with flair.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Communication Studies
Entry Requirements: 

Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes
Pre-requisites - No

NoteTo enter the Bachelor of Mass Communications (Hons) programmes (Pathway) applicants will need to have the following pre-requisites:

IELTS 5.0

i. A pass in senior high school or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;           

OR
ii. A Level or its equivalent with a minimum Grade E in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;  

OR
iii Matriculation/Foundation with CGPA 2.00 and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent; 

OR 
iv Diploma or equivalent with a min. CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;

OR
 v. A Diploma in Media and Communication or its equivalent

Contents: 
  1. Introducing Creative Writing
  2. Creative Writing in the World
  3. Challenges of Creative Writing
  4. Composition and Creative Writing
  5. Processes of Creative Writing
  6. The Practice of Fiction (Part 1)
  7. The Practice of Fiction (Part 2)
  8. Creative Nonfiction (Part 1)
  9. Creative Nonfiction (Part 2)
  10. Writing Poetry (Part 1)
  11. Writing Poetry (Part 2)
  12. Performing Writing
  13. Writing in the community and academy
Assessments: 

Assignment - 60%
Final Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Creative Writing (BMC), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Arts in Corporate Communication
Career Opportunities: 

Content Marketing Writer, Scriptwriter, Copywriter