Study Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Arts and Education
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Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing
Deakin University

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

Discover how to connect with audiences of all ages in Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing. In this one-year specialist course, you’ll be mentored by published authors as you develop and refine a body of work for publication. Explore and master a range of key writing techniques, such as the ability to edit, analyse a range of genres, and blueprint a draft and take a concept through various stages of revision.In core units, you’ll get to grips with the basics of constructing a great story. Learn in workshop-style classes and receive feedback as you discover how to manipulate time and perspective in narratives, experiment with genre, form and style, and refine your ability to create compelling characters and voices. In addition, you’ll be challenged to develop and employ regular writing structures, practices and modes of thinking – necessary skills for any working writer.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Education

CRICOS

0100134

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$38,000.00 (US$ 25,043) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$38,000.00 (US$ 25,043) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

completion of a bachelor degree or higher

at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

English Language Requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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