Overview
The Creative Writing programme at Trinity College Dublin offers a prestigious environment for students who are seriously committed to the art of storytelling and poetic craft. Based in the historic Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing, this course provides a rigorous framework for prospective authors to develop their work within a vibrant literary milieu. You will join a dynamic community of scholars and writers in the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated literary cities.
Why Creative Writing at Trinity College Dublin?
This programme was the first of its kind in an Irish university and is hosted at the birthplace of Oscar Wilde. Students benefit from a faculty comprised of Ireland’s leading contemporary writers and visiting Writer Fellows. The School of English provides a supportive and sociable working environment, ensuring that students are immersed in an artistically textured and diverse atmosphere that encourages creative breakthroughs.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: EUR 18720 per year
- European fee: EUR 10090 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is structured around intensive weekly workshops and intellectually rigorous modules that explore the interior dynamics of the craft. Students work towards a final dissertation portfolio of 15,000 to 16,000 words. Modules may include:
- Creative Writing Workshop
- Structure in Fiction and Poetry
- Writing for a Living
- Briena Staunton Lectures
- Children's Literature
- Irish Writing
Careers with Creative Writing
Graduates of this programme have successfully transitioned into various roles within the arts and media sectors. Many alumni have become celebrated authors, while others have pursued professional paths in journalism, scriptwriting, and publishing. The skills developed during the course also prepare students for careers in advertising, copywriting, editing, broadcasting, and the culture sector. Additionally, some graduates choose to continue their academic journey through education and research roles.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Students are required to take workshops, attend courses of lectures, and take one specialist writing workshop, while continuing to develop their own individual work throughout the year.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to hold a university degree or equivalent qualification (at least an upper second or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.3).
- In addition, applicants must submit a portfolio of selected recent creative work. The portfolio of sample work should include no more than 3000 words of prose (short stories, excerpt/s from a novel or drama) or 6-8 poems; genres may be combined but this is not a requirement
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents18720 EUR / year≈ 18720 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals10090 EUR / year≈ 10090 EUR / year
Living costs
Dublin
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Scholarships Information
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