University of Cape Town Writing Courses

By | September 16, 2021


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:

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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