Course description
This course is for you if you are looking for a career in writing. It will help you to develop the skills you'll need to work in a variety of fields. We cover scripting for TV and radio, short story writing, poetry and journalism, as well as vital freelance skills and industry knowledge.
This stimulating, learner-focused course is delivered by highly professional teaching staff, with significant communications industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.
Previous students on this course have had scripts produced, novels and poetry published or worked professionally in a range of relevant disciplines. Others have gone on to complete degree and postgraduate courses.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
You'll study:
- Introduction to the Creative Industries.
- Correcting Creative Text.
- Creative Writing for Vocational Purposes.
- Generating and Pitching Ideas.
- Literature: Close Reading Skills.
- Scripting for Television.
- Scripting for Radio.
- Writing for the Media.
- Creative Project Work.
Entry requirements
- Higher English at Grade B or above; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression
This course prepares you for a career in creative writing, freelance writing, journalism, script editing, scriptwriting or broadcasting. Previous students have gone on to work in publishing, script tutoring, ghostwriting, and speech writing.
Continuing Study
On completion of your HNC, you may progress to:
- M.Lit Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow.
- Joint Honours Combinations with BA Journalism, Media & Communication at Strathclyde University.
- BA (Hons) Film Making & Screen Writing at the University of the West of Scotland.
- BA (Hons) Film & Media at the University of Stirling and a range of other relevant courses.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow