This 4-week course offers developing writers a supportive environment in which to further their writing skills in fiction, poetry, and drama. Students have a unique opportunity to develop their own critical analysis by attending Modernism and Scottish Literature lectures, as well as author-led Masterclasses. SUISS tutors, who are published writers and experienced teachers, lead the students in 2-hour group seminars and individualised mentoring sessions.In addition, our Creative Writing students will have the opportunity to attend private readings by well-known British authors, many of who will be reading at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August.

Course leader
Workshop Seminars: SUISS tutors lead small group writing seminars catered to students' writing interests.Author-led Masterclasses: Prominent contemporary British writers offer students an opportunity to engage in unique discussions and activities.

Target group
Our courses are suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, teachers, working professionals and academics. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the summer school in order to apply.

Course aim
The Scottish Universities' International Summer School (SUISS) was founded as a non-profit organisation by Professor David Daiches in 1947. In the spirit of the Edinburgh International Festival, SUISS brings together students and academics who, irrespective of their national, religious, or cultural difference, share a love of literature.

Credits info
9.9 ECTS The Creative Writing course is assessed according to a portfolio of work developed over the course of the school: a Long Text, 3 Coursework Exercises, and on the SCQF10 level, a Self-Reflective Critique of the work process.The 4-week Creative Writing course are worth 20 SCOTCAT CreditsContact Teaching Hours: 60Expected Independent Study: 140Total Hours: 200SCOTCAT Credit Weighting: 20 points(1 SCOTCAT point = 10 hour workload)This equals 4 US Credits and 10 ECTS Credits

Fee info
GBP 1890: The course fee includes all lectures, seminars, masterclasses, full lending rights at the University of Edinburgh's library, lunch on the weekdays, as well as an extensive social and cultural programme. GBP 988: Students stay at the Pollock Halls of Residence, The University of Edinburgh's student accommodation, which is situated adjacent to Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano. Pollock Halls is within walking distance of the city centre and the University buildings at George Square.Facilities include:single study roomsoptional 3* en-suitefree internet accessa computer lab, a shop, a bar and an ATMBreakfast and dinner at the Pollock Halls cafeteria

Scholarships
Scholarships are available. For further information, please visit our website.

University of Edinburgh
Address: School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, 21 Buccleuch Place, 3rd Floor Edinburgh
Postal code: EH8 9LN
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.summer-school.hss.ed.ac.uk/suiss/
E-mail: suiss@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
Phone: 0131 650 4369