| Duration | 2 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CM14 |
| First-year fee | $8,418 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing will provide you with the skills to write engaging works across different genres for various audiences and markets. You will have the opportunity to think critically about the craft of writing and apply techniques in crafting fiction and non-fiction pieces. The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing also offers you the chance to practice the art of storytelling using experimentation and innovation.
The course presents you with a literary tool kit of stylistic writing techniques across various genres, including traditional fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and scriptwriting, as well as hybrid genres such as flash fiction, speculative fiction, personal essays, narrative journalism, and concrete poetry, among others. You will also develop, apply and fine-tune the knowledge and skills you will need as a creative writer in the digital age. The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing encourages you to explore the possibilities that technology provides the creative writer in crafting 'born digital' works.
A standout feature of the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is that each unit provides you with genre-specific opportunities to create a sustained piece of creative writing applying signatures of the genre. This feature makes the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing an invaluable entry-point into the Master of Creative Writing.
The Master of Creative Writing is available to study via our flexible online Be Different platform, making it easier for you to fit study around your work and lifestyle. Enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, any place and at your own pace. You have up to three years to complete the course.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Flexible Online Study
- Seamless Pathways
- Self Paced
- Start Anytime
Career Opportunities
This course provides professional development for beginning and amateur creative writers, as well as teachers, academics and other professionals who would like to complete studies in a flexible yet structured learning environment to gain literary and stylistic expertise in creative writing practices. Undertaking this course provides a pathway option for students to exit or progress forward to the Master of Creative Writing course. For other graduates, the course may contribute to industry requirements and/or professional practice.Structure & Availability
Wondering how a self-paced postgraduate course in creative writing works? Find out more about the course structure, units, assessments and more, below.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing is comprised of four core units. Your first four units are broken down into 12 modules with each module focusing on a particular topic and skills development. Each unit is six credit points and designed to require a time commitment of a total of approx 144 hours.
Assessments
Assessments are completed at your own pace - no deadlines or due dates. Assessment tasks include quizzes, interactive activities, writing activities, and short answer questions. You will also complete assessment tasks that comprise the following - The Pitch/Proposal, The Final Creative Piece (the creative artefact), and a Critical Reflection Journal.
Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab. You will progress through your units in the below sequence:
| HUMT28001 | Elements of Creative Writing I |
| HUMT28002 | Elements of Creative Writing II |
| HUMT28003 | Creative Non-Fiction: True Stories Told Well |
| HUMT20015 | Writing Poetry and Short Dramatic Pieces |
Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2023 | Available Online |
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2024 | Available Online |
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2025 | Available Online |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
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 First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
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.
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