UNIABUJA Opens Admission For 2025 Postgraduate Programmes In Creative Writing

UNIABUJA Opens Admission For 2025 Postgraduate Programmes In Creative Writing

The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has begun accepting applications for its professional postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing for the 2024/2025 academic session.

These programmes are offered through the Centre for Creative Writing, a hub established in March 2023 to nurture and refine creative talent across Nigeria and the African continent.

Available Programmes

UNIABUJA’s Centre for Creative Writing provides a structured academic path for aspiring and established writers, offering three distinct postgraduate options:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing (PGD)
• Master’s Degree in Creative Writing (MA)
• Doctorate Degree in Creative Writing (PhD)

Specialised Courses

Students will have access to a diverse range of specialised courses designed to enhance their creative and professional writing skills. These include:

• Narrative Fiction Writing
• Non-Fiction Writing
• Creative Writing for Cinematic Dramaturgy
• Creative Writing and Nigerian Feminism
• Creative Writing Production
• Professional Writing
• Video-Game Narrative
• Creative Writing in Film Studies
• Publishing Writing
• Poetry Writing
• Screenwriting

Admission Requirements

PGD and MA Programmes

To qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) or Master’s Degree (MA) in Creative Writing, applicants must:

• Hold a BA or BSc degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 60% in research work.
• Have studied a related field such as English, Literature, Theatre Arts, Linguistics, Journalism, Mass and Public Communication, History, Art History, Religious Studies, Philosophy, or Education.
• Candidates with degrees in Social Sciences or HND holders may also be considered, provided they submit a writing portfolio and complete any required remedial coursework.

PhD Programme

For those pursuing a Doctorate in Creative Writing, the requirements include:

• A Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from a recognised university.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 and 60% in research work.
• A postgraduate degree in a related field may also be accepted, though remedial coursework might be necessary for applicants with a PGD background.

Programme Duration

• PGD: 8 months
• MA: 2 years
• PhD: 3–4 years

Application Process

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the UNIABUJA official portal.
2. Fill out the online application form.
3. Pay a non-refundable application fee of ₦50,000.

Application Deadline

The application period is currently open, but interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Need More Information?

For further inquiries, applicants can contact Mr. Jacob Hullo via WhatsApp: +234 7014020215.

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