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Regulations - Arts
The Degree of Master of Creative Writing – MCW
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed:
a (i) the requirements for a four-year Bachelors degree
or
(ii) the requirements for a Bachelors (Honours) degree
or
(iii) the requirements for a Bachelors degree
and
(a) a professional qualification equivalent to one year’s advanced study
or
(b) at least three years of professional experience deemed relevant to this programme by Senate or its representative
and
b submitted a portfolio of creative writing which is judged by the Programme Coordinator to be of sufficient standard for entry into the programme.
Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts.
Duration and Total Points Value
2 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within 12 months of initial enrolment, unless Senate or its representative extend this period.
Structure and Content
3 Research Masters
A student enrolled for this degree must pass 120 points: CREWRIT 797 Creative Writing.
4 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Project
5 a The creative writing project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by Senate or its representative.
b The project topic must be approved by the Programme Coordinator prior to enrolment.
c The project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Honours
6 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
8 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2014.
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