Master of Creative Writing Program By Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia) |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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75+
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To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:

  • A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification with a minimum cumulative course Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0; or
  • A completed AQF Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification with a minimum cumulative course GPA of at least 4.0 with a minimum of 2 years’ employment experience which demonstrates the use of professional or creative writing skills; or
  • A minimum of 5 years’ employment experience demonstrates the use of professional or creative writing skills.
  • Successful completion of CM14 Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing

Employment experience must be shown in a letter of employment which is presented on company letterhead as well as signed and dated by a delegated authority. The letter must contain position title, duties performed and length of service. Applicants being admitted on the basis of employment experience may be referred to the Head of Course to confirm employment experience meets the course requirements.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

21,624 AUD
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International Students

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With over 300 courses to choose from, and a range of entry pathways, no matter your goals, we can help you get there.

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Our certificate and diploma courses can also provide a pathway into selected bachelor courses at CQUniversity if you do not meet the entry requirements.

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Find out more about SUN at www.cqu.edu.au/sun.

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COURSEWORK STUDY OPTIONS

Graduate Certificate
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RESEARCH STUDY OPTIONS

Masters by Research
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Doctor of Education
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