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Application and admission

Application and admission

Are you an enterprising, talented young writer full of imagination, interest in literature and curiosity? If so, at Creative Writing in Arnhem you can continue your development and study with and learn from like-minded people.

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You can apply for the course via Studielink. Before you do so, please read the admission requirements and application procedure below.

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You initially apply for the bachelor Art & Design-Creative Writing via Studielink. You will then receive login details for the application website, where you will be asked complete a questionnaire and add a passport photo. Once you have done this, the writing assignments will automatically be e-mailed to you.

You need to upload the assignments via the application website by March 10, 2025, at the latest. After submitting your assignments, you may be invited to the selection rounds.

Note: There are only a limited number of spots available per selection round, so make sure to submit your written assignments as soon as possible.

Dates selection rounds

  • 1st round: April 3 or 4
    Please note: Thursday 3rd April is fully booked.
  • 2nd round: April 16 and 17

During the first selection round (April 3 or 4), you will participate in 3 workshops. Based on the scores and observations of the lecturers, you will either be invited or not for the second selection round.

The second round consists of two days (April 16 and 17). One day is a writing workshop, and on the other day, you will work in a group and have a personal interview. The interview, which lasts about twenty minutes, will involve two lecturers and a student. The discussion will be based on your questionnaire, written assignments, and motivation for pursuing this study.

To be eligible for admission, you must be available on all days.

Admission requirements for Creative Writing

These are the diploma and language requirements you must meet.

        • Pre-university education (VWO), upper general secondary education (HAVO), secondary vocational education (MBO: level 4) or foreign equivalent level of education.
        • This Dutch spoken course is subject to language requirements.
        • Positive result for the entrance exam. The entrance exam is designed to assess your chances of succeeding on the course.

Selection

During the selection days, you will be tested on:

  • Imagination
  • Style & syntax
  • Capacity for reflection
  • Attitude
  • Eagerness to learn and participation in the workshops

Result and validity

We will inform you in writing whether you have been admitted or rejected no later than two weeks after the second selection day. An admission is only valid for the course and the academic year for which you have applied.