| Duration | 3 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Anytime |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CF08 |
| First-year fee | $16,836 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
Build your skills in a variety of writing genres and turn your interest in creative writing into expertise. The Master of Creative Writing presents you with a literary tool kit of stylistic writing techniques across various genres, including traditional fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and script-writing, as well as hybrid genres such as flash fiction, speculative fiction, personal essays, narrative journalism, and concrete poetry, among others. You will embark on a dissertation in creative writing, where you will apply techniques learned throughout the course in a sustained piece of creative writing and accompanying exegesis.
Build your skills in a variety of creative writing genres before embarking on a dissertation in creative writing with our Master of Creative Writing.
The course presents you with a literary tool kit of stylistic writing techniques across various genres, including traditional fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and script-writing, as well as hybrid genres such as flash fiction, speculative fiction, personal essays, narrative journalism, and concrete poetry, among others.
Your final dissertation consists of two (2) interrelated parts: a sustained piece of original creative writing (either Fiction, Poetry, Drama or any other approved mix), and; an accompanying theoretically informed critical commentary (exegesis).
The Master of Creative Writing is available to study via our flexible online Be Different platform, making it easier for you to fit study around your work and lifestyle. Enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, any place and at your own pace. You have up to three years to complete the course.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Flexible Online Study
- Seamless Pathways
- Self Paced
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Career Opportunities
Turn your interest into expertise. This course is for graduates looking to advance or diversify their careers or to fulfill a personal interest in creative writing.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Flexible online study
Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online, hosted on our Be Different platform. Access your course content on any device, anytime, and experience the ultimate flexibility and convenience.
Your course
You must complete six units (48 credits):
- 1The core structure (6 units)
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Additional information
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative first-year fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.
How to apply
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