Master of Creative Writing

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Course code
CF08
Course fee
$18,400 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
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Overview

Build your skills in a variety of writing genres and turn your interest in creative writing into expertise. The Master of Creative Writing 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. You will embark on a dissertation in creative writing, where you will apply techniques learned throughout the course in a sustained piece of creative writing and accompanying exegesis. 

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.

Study Experience

Discover more about your self-paced postgraduate creative writing degree, available completely online, with the ability to start anytime. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Flexible Online Study
  • Seamless Pathways
  • Self Paced
  • Start Anytime

Career Opportunities

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

Structure & Availability

This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.

Available Locations

Flexible Online Study

Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.

Your Course

You must complete six units (48 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (6 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Additional Information

If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

Learn more about credit and RPL, including application timelines and the overall process.

This course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date.

Learn more about the offer process.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative Course Fee

The Indicative Course Fee is the total approximate cost of enrolling in this course in a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Fees are charged per unit studied and the amount quoted above would be applicable if you completed all units in this course. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees. 

Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.

How to Apply

How to Apply

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Your Application Options

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier
  3. 5
    Receiving an offer
    Find out more about how your application will be assessed, offer types and timelines for receiving and responding to an offer.

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