University of Cape Town Writing Courses
UCT’s Centre for Creative Writing offers a 2 year long workshop- and supervision-based programme for writers, including writers of creative non-fiction, and poets. It is the most prestigious on the continent and is entwined with the rich intellectual and cultural life of the university and the city. The programme has a strong tradition of local and international visitors, readings, and formal and informal connections with other members of the arts community, including script and television writers, documentary makers, literary journalists, and publishers.
UG Courses
The following first-year courses are offered. Click on the course name to see the details.
SEMESTER ONE
ELL1013F LITERATURE: HOW AND WHY?
SEMESTER TWO
ELL1016S IMAGE, VOICE, WORD
The following second-year courses are offered:
SEMESTER ONE
ELL2000F CULTURES OF EMPIRE, RESISTANCE AND POSTCOLONIALITY
SEMESTER TWO
ELL2001S LITERATURE AND THE WORK OF MEMORY
The following third-year courses are offered:
SEMESTER ONE
ELL3000F MOVEMENTS, MANIFESTOS AND MODERNITIES
SEMESTER TWO
ELL3001S CONTEMPORARY LITERARY STUDIES
POSTGRADUATE
Contact us
Location:
The administrative office is in Room 103B
AC Jordan Building, University Avenue,
Upper Campus, Rondebosch.
Postal address:
Department of English Language and Literature
Private Bag X3
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, 7701
Fax: 021 650 2080
Phone: 021 650 2836