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Macquarie University

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Master of Creative Writing

  • Masters (Coursework)

In the Master of Creative Writing, you'll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
099160K
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$22,000 per year / $22,000 total

About this course

If you love writing and reading literature and want to challenge yourself to develop your craft and technique, a degree in creative writing is your pathway to mastering effective non-fiction and creative writing.

In the Master of Creative Writing, you'll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you'll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers.

  • Learn from high-calibre teachers
  • Apply your skills in a professional context
  • Take part in weekly creative writing workshops
  • Continue to work full-time while you study

Entry requirements

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, OR
  • Meet two of the following three criteria:
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
    • Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.
Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor

Study locations

North Ryde

Online

Career pathways

Professions include:

  • Adult fiction author
  • Content specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Cross-platform producer
  • Editor or publisher
  • Media manager
  • Poet
  • Screenwriter
  • Teacher (after further study)
  • Technical writer
  • Travel writer
  • Young adult fiction author.

Course structure

This degree comprises of eight compulsory units (80 credit points).

Refer to the Course Structure for more information and details on specific units.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Macquarie University.
75.7%
Overall satisfaction
67.6%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
64%
Employed full-time