Certificate in Academic Writing & Research Methods
Research questions, sources, and argument structure · Citation practice and academic integrity · A final mini-paper with revision cycles
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Certificate | — |
| School | School of Liberal Studies | — |
| Field | Arts & Humanities | — |
| Mode | On-campus | — |
| Duration | 12 weeks | — |
| Credits | 18 ECTS | — |
Writing clinic
You write, revise, and learn to think on the page.
The focus is transferable: argument, evidence, and integrity.
| Item | Summary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | €980 (EUR) | Single intake tuition. Includes writing clinic feedback and library workshops. |
| Scholarships | Limited Access Grant fee-waiver spots | Limited awards; apply early where possible |
| Start terms | January / May / September | Program-specific deadlines may apply |
| Language | English | Some modules include academic writing support |
A studio-style writing workshop for research outputs: proposals, reports, and thesis chapters. Students draft iteratively, conduct peer review, and apply editorial workflows to improve clarity, structure, and reproducibility of scholarly writing.
- writing
- peer-review
- editing
Build strong academic arguments with clear claims, evidence, and structure. Students practice drafting and revision, peer workshops, and citation habits, learning to write persuasive, well-scoped essays that withstand critique.
- writing
- argumentation
- revision
- · No formal requirements; suitable for returning learners
If you enjoy making decisions explicit—writing down assumptions, testing them, revising honestly, and respecting boundaries—this program is built for you.