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福利1000在线 College Cork has played a central role in Ireland's literary tradition. Notable writers who writers have studied and taught at UCC include Daniel Corkery, Se谩n Dunne, Paul Durcan, Victoria Kennefick, Catherine Kirwan, Se谩n Lucy, Una Mannion, John Montague, Thomas McCarthy, Danielle McLaughlin, Mary Morrissy, Eil茅an N铆 Chuillean谩in, Nuala N铆 Dhomhnaill, Ailbhe N铆 Ghearbhuigh, Frank O鈥機onnor, Se谩n 脫 Faol谩in, Leanne O'Sullivan, Matthew Sweeney, William Wall and 脡ibhear Walshe.
Undergraduate Creative Writing
Our BA in English offers a variety of creative writing modules in second and third year. The modules are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of creative writing early in their academic careers. Students who choose these modules will also explore key genres and modes of practice, fiction and poetry.
Learn more about the BA in English at the link below.
MA in Creative Writing
UCC's MA in Creative Writing was introduced in 2013 to support the coming generations of writers from Ireland and beyond. The MA gives students time to write and develop their practice among likeminded peers on the same creative pathway, under the guidance of a teaching staff of internationally published authors and poets.
The programme offers core workshops in fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, as well as additional modules in form, genre and the publishing industry. Students will also have the opportunity to work with our writer in residence and to learn from visiting authors, editors and creative practitioners, gaining access to the thriving community of literary practice in Ireland.
Learn more about UCC's MA Creative Writing at the link below.
PhD in Creative Writing
UCC is home to a thriving practice-based doctoral programme in Creative Writing, where PhD candidates can write and research in a supportive, collegial environment. Supervised by our creative writing staff and academic researchers, our PhD programme offers students the chance to immerse themselves in rigorous research, where their writing is supported at all stages.
Our PhD scholars have received support and recognition from , and doctoral candidates who have gone on to publish their creative work include Laura McKenna with and Niamh Prior with . Acclaimed writers William Wall, Mary O'Donnell and Rita Kelly have completed PhDs by Prior Published Work at UCC. Our PhD candidates also have the opportunity to teach at undergraduate level, gaining experience as facilitators of creative writing at third level.
Contact Director of Creative Writing Kerri Andrews at KAndrews@ucc.ie to discuss proposals for doctoral study.
Creative Writing
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Room ORB 1.57, 1st floor, O'Rahilly Building, 福利1000在线 College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Dr Kerri Andrews, Director - KAndrews@ucc.ie