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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing invites you to explore and develop your skills in fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Throughout your studies you will gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$15,000 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing invites you to explore and develop your skills in fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Throughout your studies you will gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires:

  • a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
Portfolio

You will need to include a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with your application. These components are crucial to assessing your application.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Some Creative Writing students have become published writers during or after their candidature or have found careers in publishing and editing as well as teaching.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.3%
Skill scale
78.6%
Teaching scale
64.7%
Employed full-time
$62.2k
Average salary