Associate Degree inCreative Writing

The Associate Degree in Creative Writing program at Limkokwing is designed to encourage young people to access or exploit their creativity, generate random creative ideas. They will be guided on understanding and appreciating how different genres of creative writing achieve their effects delivering fulfillment to their readers, viewers or listeners.

The programme exposes students many opportunities to exercise their imaginations through disciplined work in the craft of creative writing. The novice writer who intends to pursue the discipline of creative writing will experience a rigorous programme, which provides a strong background to develop sophisticated writing skills in fiction, poetry, drama, films, television and other branches of the creative industry.

Entry requirements

Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
  • Professional Communication Skills 1
  • Creative and Innovation Studies
  • Human Communication
  • Introduction to  Business Management
  • Introduction to Computer Skills
  • Presentation, Research & Study Skills
  • Professional Communication Skills 2
  • Fundamental of Internet Technologies
  • Photography
  • Multimedia Production
  • Introduction to Publishing

Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Business Planning
  • Leadership Skills & Competencies
  • Writing for Electronic Media
  • Communications in New Economy
  • Media Law  
  • Copywriting
  • Media Writing
  • Desktop Publishing

Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
  • Practical Internship
  • Project Report
  • Feature Writing
  • Corporate Writing and Editing
  • Creative Non-Fiction: Life Writing
  • Graphic & Publication Design
  • Writing for Creative Industries