Postgraduate course
Master of Creative Writing
Macquarie University
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About
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, this course is your pathway to effective creative
writing and non-fiction.
In the Master of Creative Writing, you will undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. You will create, workshop, and develop your writing with peers and our expert
teachers.
Admission criteria
- Australian level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
- meet two of the following three criteria:
- an Australian level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- an Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of 65; and meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.
Related fields for prior qualifications
Creative Writing, Humanities, Arts, Literature, Languages, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism, Cultural Studies, Education, Librarianship, Creative Arts, History, Philosophy, Political and Social Sciences, Law.
Relevant experience
Teaching (English, Humanities, Creative Arts, History), Editing/ Publishing Manager, Librarian, Published literary writing (fiction, creative non-fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, scripts, fiction or scripts for children or young adults).
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. Macquarie University fee information
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.