Overview

Over the course of the first year, students of the Creative Writing programme offered at University of Cape Town enrol in one compulsory workshop and three electives, which can include an additional writing-based course. The second year of the programme is then devoted to their literary work.

Key Facts

Students enrolled in the MA in Creative Writing begin their two-year programme with a workshop taught by the programme director, Prof. Imraan Coovadia. Immersive and intimate, the workshop affords students the opportunity to share their writing in a nurturing and structured space, and receive detailed feedback from both Prof. Coovadia and their peers.

As part of the programme, students can also apply for a variety of other creative writing courses, including the Centre for Film & Media Studies’ Narrative Literary Journalism, as well as in poetry, screenwriting, travel writing and more.

Programme Structure

Courses included

International Contemporary Fiction & Prose

Space, Place & Literary Non-Fiction

Directed Reading in a Special Subject

Nabokov and the Novel

Problems in Contemporary Literary & Cultural Theory

The Bible as Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 7 other Masters in Creative Writing in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the relevant application form online

Prepare a substantial selection of your writing (5,000 to 8,000 words) in the genre in which you wish to enrol (fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry)

Upload a copy of your portfolio when applying.

Email a copy of your portfolio to Prof. Imraan Coovadia: imraan.coovadia@uct.ac.za

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

119600 ZAR / year

≈ 119600 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

55900 ZAR / year

≈ 55900 ZAR / year

Additional Details

SADC Fees: 55900 ZAR

Non-SADC Fees: 103500 ZAR

Rest of the World Fees: 119600 ZAR

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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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