Creative Writing
Start your story in Kafka’s Prague.
Franz Kafka was not the only writer to fall in love with Prague. Milan Kundera, Václav Havel, Bohumil Hrabal, Karel Čapek are other prominent Czech writers who were inspired by the magic of mysterious Prague. Join them and find your inspiration in the most beautiful city in the world.
Full-time Bachelor’s Programme:
Literary Arts (kód: B0232P310002)
Prague has been a centre of creative writing for a long time. Now you have the chance to study creative writing in English! Our experienced instructor will empower you to excel in all areas of creative writing (fiction writing and analytical reading) and you will get a chance to specialise in the genre of your choice. Of course, we’ll also teach you how to write for journals, magazines, and blogs, and how to create a fabulous website. Ready to earn your living as a writer?
Year 1
History of art and culture; Literary genres; English for academic purposes; Introduction to marketing communication; Intermedia performance; Culture of written and spoken language; European literature; Key works of modern Czech literature; Annual project; Creative writing workshop; Poetics; Creative writing essentials
Year 2
History of art and culture; Angloamerican literature; Intermedia performance; European literature; Key works of modern literature; Annual project; Professional experience; Interpretation of key works and modern literature; Creative writing workshop; Modern European culture; Journalism and Editorial Essentials; Foreign language; Optional seminar 1; Optional seminar 2
Year 3
Philosophy and esthetics; Angloamerican literature; Working with sources; European literature; Key works of modern literature; Bachelor thesis workshop; Interpretation of key works and modern literature; Creative writing workshop; Modern European literature; Foreign language; Optional seminar 3
History of art and culture; Literary genres; English for academic purposes; Introduction to marketing communication; Intermedia performance; Culture of written and spoken language; European literature; Key works of modern Czech literature; Annual project; Creative writing workshop; Poetics; Creative writing essentials
History of art and culture; Angloamerican literature; Intermedia performance; European literature; Key works of modern literature; Annual project; Professional experience; Interpretation of key works and modern literature; Creative writing workshop; Modern European culture; Journalism and Editorial Essentials; Foreign language; Optional seminar 1; Optional seminar 2
Philosophy and esthetics; Angloamerican literature; Working with sources; European literature; Key works of modern literature; Bachelor thesis workshop; Interpretation of key works and modern literature; Creative writing workshop; Modern European literature; Foreign language; Optional seminar 3
We teach in small classes. Your work will be carefully read and analysed by supportive and experienced writers and literary professionals. Our classes are open to students from all over the world, from beginners to advanced writers. We offer a range of courses in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. At our school, you’ll put your writing skills to work in the real world. We can arrange placements in a literary agency, publishing house, literary journal, theatre company, film studio, or any other organization of your dreams. And, if English isn’t your mother tongue, then join our intensive English classes while you are already studying in English. The creative industries are the future. Start your future with us today.
Why should I apply?
You’ll gain the ability to work with any kind of source material. Under the guidance of our team of experienced and world-famous writers, publicists, and journalists, you’ll write publication-standard copy in our workshops for any creative or commercial assignment. The written word is the future, and we’ll help you craft your dream future with words. It’s practical! The media space is dominated by well-written ideas. High-quality commercial texts creatively combine elements of literary craft, marketing, and psychology. We’ll teach you how to succeed in any kind of media. Whether you’re a future writer, marketer, advertising executive, or PR consultant, you’ll need to present your own and other people’s ideas powerfully in versatile formats. And we’re here to show you how!
This is the right programme for you if you want to be a:
- Writer/copywriter
- Scriptwriter
- Journalist
- Editor
- Spokesperson
- PR manager and consultant
Teachers & Mentors
Mgr. Zuzana Říhová, Ph. D.
Director
Students Comments:
”Creative Writing at the Prague School of Creative Communication enables you to fast-track your career in writing.”
Adelina R.
”The variety of the group offers truly exciting opportunities for the kind of exchanges that really accelerate your development as a writer.”
Yelizaveta Y.
”My life has been so enriched. My writing evolves daily through the tools that you gave me. Not to mention the wonderful friendships formed throughout our three years together.”
Davis H.
”BA in Creative Writing at the PSCC teaches me discipline. Thanks to them I now work as a professional writer.”
Alexander D.
On-line application
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Requirements
Prospective students seeking bachelor’s degree admissions must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for enrollment:
- Be a high school graduate; or
- Have successfully completed the General Educational Development (GED) test; or
- Be a transfer student from another accredited college or university
Students must submit proof that they have met one of the above criteria to be accepted at the college or university. Czech universities require foreign students to have their high school diploma verified by the Czech authorities. It’s an easy process and we will assist accordingly.
Basic: 4 190 EUR (per semestr)
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