36 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme 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).
With its hyperflexible online delivery, you can enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, any place and at your own pace with up to three years to complete the course.
Programme 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).
With its hyperflexible online delivery, you can enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, any place and at your own pace with up to three years to complete the course.
Admission Requirements
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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