Master of Creative Writing 18 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Sydney |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 26QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Creative Writing invites you to explore and develop your skills in fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Throughout your studies you will gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing. This degree offers intimate access to Sydney’s literary life, including major literary and cultural events and institutions with which the University has close ties, such as the Sydney Writers’ Festival. You will experience a constant calendar of readings, performances and community events, as well as a host of celebrated visitors in a superb research environment. We support all kinds of literary ambition in a setting that builds capacity, encourages diversity and experimentation, and supports professional writing. Fundamental to this degree are the core skills of writing, structuring and editing.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Creative Writing invites you to explore and develop your skills in fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Throughout your studies you will gain a deep understanding of theories and histories of writing. This degree offers intimate access to Sydney’s literary life, including major literary and cultural events and institutions with which the University has close ties, such as the Sydney Writers’ Festival. You will experience a constant calendar of readings, performances and community events, as well as a host of celebrated visitors in a superb research environment. We support all kinds of literary ambition in a setting that builds capacity, encourages diversity and experimentation, and supports professional writing. Fundamental to this degree are the core skills of writing, structuring and editing.

Admission Requirements

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A bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. All applicants for the Master of Creative Writing must also include a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with their application.

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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

31,500 AUD
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International Students

48,900 AUD
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