Master of Creative Writing

Macquarie University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J

Creative writing expressing yourself with flair and accuracy is a key skill for life and most professions. 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, youll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And youll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers.

Structure

Total Credit Points 80

Subjects

  • ENGL8010 Creative Writing Seminar: Narrative Fundamentals
  • ENGL8015 Writing Creative Non-Fiction An Introduction
  • ENGL8022 Short Form Writing short story, novella, poetry cycle
  • ENGL8075 Professional Contexts of Literary and Feature Writing

Standard 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 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Online Campus International: $43,300 No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park International: $43,300 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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