Bachelor of Creative Writing Course Requirements at AFDA
AFDA · AFDA School of Creative Writing
The Bachelor of Creative Writing is a bachelor's Degree offered by AFDA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Creative Writing at AFDA
National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a Bachelor's Pass. Alternative entry routes include a completed accredited Higher Certificate, an NCV Level 4 certificate with three fundamental subjects above 60% and four vocational subjects above 70%, an N5 technical certificate with four subjects passed including Maths and English, an equivalent ACE School of Tomorrow qualification, or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for applicants aged 23 or older without matric, subject to an exemption application.
About this course
A three-year degree focused on developing multi-skilled writers able to produce content across film, television, theatre, publishing and digital platforms. Students work across disciplines such as short story, screenwriting, playwriting and promotional writing, building a portfolio suited to the fast-changing creative and media industries.
Possible careers
Content Writer, Copywriter, Dramaturg, Game Scriptwriter, Journalist, Novelist, Playwright, Screenwriter, Script Editor, Short Story Writer, Social Media Manager
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly via AFDA's own online application system at www.afda.co.za or at their preferred AFDA campus; this is not a centralised university admissions portal.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Creative Writing
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Book or Script Editor appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Creative Writing.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like AFDA. Ask AFDA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
AFDA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with AFDA and NSFAS.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- Campus
- AFDA Johannesburg, Johannesburg
- AFDA Cape Town, Cape Town
- AFDA Durban, Durban
- AFDA Gqeberha, Gqeberha
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Source: afda.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with AFDA before applying.