Master of Creative Writing 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

45,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Feb, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Creative writing is the craft of shaping ideas, experiences and emotions into stories that move, inform and inspire. It sits at the heart of publishing, media, education and the arts, and its core skills – creativity, empathy, clarity and critical thinking – are valued across every professional field. Writers today engage with complex social and cultural questions, giving voice to new perspectives and strengthening our shared understanding of the world.
The Master of Creative Writing is designed for writers who want to refine their craft, expand their creative range and engage with contemporary practice at an advanced level. Through intensive workshops, one-to-one mentorship and practice-based research, you’ll build a professional manuscript and a diverse portfolio across fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. You’ll learn from prize-winning teachers, published authors, editors and literary professionals who bring both academic expertise and industry experience to the classroom. And you’ll explore publication pathways and residencies, while engaging with a supportive community that fosters your professional and creative development.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Creative writing is the craft of shaping ideas, experiences and emotions into stories that move, inform and inspire. It sits at the heart of publishing, media, education and the arts, and its core skills – creativity, empathy, clarity and critical thinking – are valued across every professional field. Writers today engage with complex social and cultural questions, giving voice to new perspectives and strengthening our shared understanding of the world.
The Master of Creative Writing is designed for writers who want to refine their craft, expand their creative range and engage with contemporary practice at an advanced level. Through intensive workshops, one-to-one mentorship and practice-based research, you’ll build a professional manuscript and a diverse portfolio across fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. You’ll learn from prize-winning teachers, published authors, editors and literary professionals who bring both academic expertise and industry experience to the classroom. And you’ll explore publication pathways and residencies, while engaging with a supportive community that fosters your professional and creative development.

Admission Requirements

7+

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

06 Jul 2026
1 Year
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
29,100 AUD
International
45,000 AUD

Scholarships

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