
Overview
The focus of the Academic Writing Development and Research course at Coventry University is on writing, rhetoric, and literacies research, and on how this research can inform the teaching of writing and writing development. The course programme builds upon the strength of the Centre for Academic Writing in the teaching of and research into academic writing, as well as Coventry University’s pioneering establishment of a Centre for Academic Writing.
Career prospects
Successful completion of this course will enhance your career prospects for working with students, academics, and other colleagues through supporting, teaching and carrying out research on academic writing.
This course combines the theory and practice necessary for working effectively as a writing developer in writing centres, learning centres, staff development centres, and research centres, and for providing writing support in disciplinary or workplace contexts, in the UK and internationally.
It will also prepare you to undertake research and doctoral study in the fields of Academic Writing, Composition and Rhetoric, Education, or a related field.
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Courses include:
- Teaching and Supporting Academic Writing
- Contextual Issues in Developing Research Communication
- Writing Centre and Writing Programme Development and Management
- Supporting Research-Active Staff with Research Communication
- Researching Academic Writing
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold a second class honours degree or above in any academic discipline in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Sciences, and have an interest in teaching, supporting, and researching academic writing.
- Applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience at an appropriate professional level but do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may be admitted subject to an application and assessment.
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
10600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10600 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Coventry
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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