Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is designed for experienced and emerging writers who want to develop and expand their practical skills in writing, as well as their critical knowledge about writing practices and the writing industry.
Under the guidance of leading experts in writing, editing, publishing and creative writing research, students study in depth a range of forms, genres and aspects of writing craft and industry; experience group project work and workshopping; and develop a major writing project.
Building a portfolio and pitching one's work are key components of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing. Students publish widely and regularly in local, national and international literary journals and magazines, and lead the annual UTS Writers' Anthology, which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021.
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (C11071), the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (C06041) and the Master of Arts in Creative Writing.
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Graduates apply their writing skills to fields such as advertising, editing and publishing, screenwriting, film and television, digital and experiential media, storytelling for business, digital content creation, journalism and communications. Many graduates publish or have their work produced, from short stories and short films, to novels and feature films. Graduates also undertake creative doctorates.
The Master of Arts in Creative Writing comprises 72 credit points, made up of six core subjects and three electives.
Students may select subjects beyond the lists of elective subjects with the approval of the graduate adviser. Not all subjects are available each session.
Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.