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Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing

  • Graduate Diploma

Passionate about writing? Refine your storytelling skills.

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Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$21,600 per year / $21,600 total

About this course

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  • Whether you aspire to elevate your writing capabilities or embark on a writing-focused career, this Diploma equips you with the essential tools to excel in the realm of creative storytelling.

    With the Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing, you can choose to explore six pivotal units within the course structure provided to equip you with indispensable skills needed to craft compelling narratives.

    After completing your Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing, you can continue your studies to gain a Master of Creative Writing to refine your storytelling and literary finesse and reach audiences across various mediums.

    *Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.

    Entry requirements

    To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing, applicants must have:

    • A bachelor's degree in any discipline; OR
    • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience or students must submit a piece of published work.

    Study locations

    Online

    What you will learn

    The Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing is for students looking to enhance their writing skills. Students will learn modern writing principles and practices - empowering them to thrive as skilled wordsmiths.

    Enhance your writing craft
    • Build a contemporary toolkit of creative writing techniques allowing you to generate fresh ideas.
    • Unleash your artistic potential and;
    • Write the stories you're burning to tell.
    Write your own story
    • Tailor your skills to the forms of writing that inspire you with our dynamic course.
    • Apply new learnings to passion projects and work towards personal writing goals.
    • Choose electives that best align with your interests.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
    78.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    81.8%
    Skill scale
    66.7%
    Teaching scale
    56.1%
    Employed full-time