Comprehensive Writing Diploma
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College SA

Course: College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing Diploma
School: Writing Studies
Programme Type: College SA Diploma programme
Partner Institute: Not Applicable
Award Type: Diploma
Award Issued by: College SA
Accredited by: Not Applicable
SAQA ID: Not Applicable
NQF Level: Not Applicable
Course Duration: 18 -22 months
Entrance Criteria: Basic literacy skills, a passion for writing and students must be over the age of 16
Fees: Click Here to request the Course Fee

 

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What does Comprehensive Writing Studies involve?

 

Writing Studies can be useful to any job imaginable, as it gives you the confidence to effectively communicate in writing. In general, though, these courses are focused on the more creative jobs such as journalism, copywriting and fiction writing.

 

To be a published writer is one of the most rewarding occupations or pastimes – both financially and creatively – that you can imagine. It is also an activity for which there is an enormous demand. Editors and publishers are always on the lookout for new writers and fresh ideas. In the next few months alone, they will pay thousands and thousands of Rands in fees and royalties to freelance writers – and you could easily be one of them! The Comprehensive Writing Diploma course pays attention to all these different styles of writing, so if you’re interested in becoming a writer, this is ideal for you!

 

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Why should I study the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing?

 

The reason why Writing Studies is such an important part of any person’s academic background is because it’s an essential skill – almost any job requires you to write in an understandable and coherent manner. It doesn’t matter if you’re a secretary or a primary school teacher, at some stage or another you’ll need to put words on paper, whether it’s for an internal memo or a learner’s progress report.

 

If you’re considering a career as a writer, good writing skills are something that’s not negotiable if you want to be successful. Whether you’re interested in becoming a journalist, a copy writer, a script writer or a non-fiction writer, things like incorrect tenses, spelling mistakes, incoherence and punctuation errors create a very bad impression, and writing that’s boring or does not seem appealing to readers would mean the end of any writer’s career. This College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing will give you the training and tips you need to succeed!

 

Typical career opportunities for someone who has done a course in Writing Studies specialising in Comprehensive Writing:

 

  • Writer
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  • Scriptwriter
  • Columnist
  • Copy Writer
  • Novelist
  • Technical Writer
  • Caption Writer
  • Children’s Author

 

Course Structure

 

In order to complete the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing, students will have to complete all the following subjects:

 

  • College SA Orientation Pack 

  • Article Writing

  • Novel Writing

  • Short Story Writing

  • Play Writing

  • Non-Fiction Writing

  • Radio Writing

  • TV Writing

  • Writing for Children

 

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Is the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing the right course for you?

 

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing course is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

 

  1. Do you have a passion for writing and working with language?

  2. Do you consider yourself to be a creative and innovative thinker?

  3. Are you interested in pursuing a career in writing?

  4. Are you looking to develop your writing and language usage skills?

  5. Do you want to entertain readers by putting unique thoughts into writing?

  6. Do you want to receive training in a wide range of writing styles?

  7. Are you able to work under pressure and think on your feet?

  8. Are you naturally attuned to language and creative writing?

 

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing course is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

 

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

 

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

 

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Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

 

Assessment and Award

 

Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing from College SA.

 

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Interested? Want to find out more?

 

If you would like to find out more about the College SA Diploma in Comprehensive Writing, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Classes?
College SA is a home study college. This means that you do not have to go to class. You study at home, on the train, at work, after hours, on your lunch break, or over weekends! This means that you save a lot of costs that classroom students have to pay. Things like travel costs and accommodation are expensive for classroom students. Obviously it is also safer to study in your own home. It also means that you can work while you study, so you can earn a salary and get your qualification at the same time.
Do I get study material from the College?
College SA includes all your books, course items and study material with your course. So unlike other colleges, we shall not give you a list of books to buy. Once you have paid, you are entitled to recieve all the study material you need from us. In some cases there might be recommended reading materials which the college does not provide. But this will only be materials that are not essentials to passing your course.
What is the cost of the study material?
Your study material is included in your course fees, so the college does not charge you for study material.