Certificate in Creative Writing in English
Certificate in Creative Writing in English at HICL
The Certificate in Creative Writing in English is a short, focused programme for people who want to write — fiction, narrative non-fiction, personal essay, poetry, scripts — and need a structured environment to develop their craft, get feedback, and start building a portfolio. It's a Certificate level qualification, deliberately accessible to writers at any stage of their journey.
The "in English" framing matters: the programme is genuinely useful both to native English speakers refining their craft and to writers from other first languages who want to develop a confident voice in English specifically. The discipline of writing well in a second language is a different one from writing in your first — and we treat it seriously.
Why a Course Rather Than Just Writing Alone
Writers benefit enormously from structured feedback. Alone, you tend to repeat the same habits — both good and bad. In a programme like this, you read your work to an audience, get specific feedback from a tutor and peers, and learn the craft conversations writers have with each other. The certificate is about building those habits.
Who Studies This
- Aspiring fiction and non-fiction writers building their first portfolio.
- Bloggers, journalists and content writers developing a deliberate writing voice.
- Non-native English speakers building creative fluency in English.
- Retirees and career-pivot adults pursuing writing as a serious second career.
How the Programme Is Delivered
Creative writing translates well to all modes — on-campus workshops in London, fully online with live and recorded sessions, or distance learning with written assignments and tutor feedback. Most students choose online for flexibility. Workshops and submissions are structured throughout. Module schedule confirmed at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of secondary school (GCSE / O-Level or equivalent) or equivalent life experience.
- Minimum age 16.
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers (creative writing demands strong language skills).
- No prior writing experience required, though writing samples are welcomed.
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