Program Overview

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Master of Creative Writing

The Master of Creative Writing presents students 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.

Overview

Build skills in a variety of writing genres and turn interest in creative writing into expertise. The course offers a dissertation in creative writing, where students apply techniques learned throughout the course in a sustained piece of creative writing and accompanying exegesis.

Study Experience

The course is available completely online, with the ability to start anytime. It features:

• Authentic Learning Experiences
• Flexible Online Study
• Seamless Pathways
• Self-Paced learning
• The option to Start Anytime

Career Opportunities

This course is for graduates looking to advance or diversify their careers or to fulfill a personal interest in creative writing.

Structure & Availability

• The course is offered fully online in a hyperflexible format, allowing students to apply to start anytime.
• Available Locations: Online
• Flexible Online Study: Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online.

Unit Details

Students must complete six units (48 credits):

1. Elements of Creative Writing I - HUMT28001
2. Elements of Creative Writing II - HUMT28002
3. Creative Non-Fiction: True Stories Told Well - HUMT28003
4. Writing Poetry and Short Dramatic Pieces - HUMT20015
5. Research Dissertation Creative Writing A - HUMT20016
6. Research Dissertation Creative Writing B - HUMT20017

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For an application to be considered, students must meet the following entry requirements.

1. Entry Requirements: View the Entry Requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for this course.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, students will need to meet the following requirements throughout their studies.

1. Inherent Requirements: View Inherent Requirements for this course.
2. Security Requirements: View Security Requirements for this course.
3. Health Requirements: View Health Requirements for this course.

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-year Fee

$17,616 (2025 Indicative) for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place.

Government Assistance Loans

Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees.

Other Study Costs

There may be additional costs as part of studies, such as technology expenses.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Check what needs to be done to apply to study this course.

1. Check course requirements.
2. Get a Unique Student Identifier.
3. Submit the application.

Extra Admission Information

Learn about the assessment of applications and everything needed to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study.

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing - CM14
• Bachelor of Arts - CA10