Summary
In the Master of Creative Writing, you'll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you'll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers. Whether you're an aspiring or experienced media professional, the Master of Media and Communications will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you'll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.
Key features
Take part in weekly creative writing workshops
Benefit from peer feedback and discussion, and create an e-portfolio of your work. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on campus or online - or a combination of both - and effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments. Study media content production and ethical practice
Source information, conduct interviews and write for a range of genres and formats, including audio, broadcast, online and print. Gain cross-media and intercultural storytelling abilities
Gain the technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Adult fiction author
Advertising manager
Art or creative director
Arts and culture administrator
Communications specialist
Content specialist
Content specialist
Copywriter
Cross-platform producer
Cultural attache
Editor or publisher
Media policy developer or adviser
Media writer
Multiplatform and interactive media producer
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Teacher (after further study)
Technical writer
Travel writer
Young adult fiction author
Employers
Adult education sector
Advertising and media agencies
Arts organisations
Content agencies
Creative industries
Education and training sector
Government agencies and departments
Media and entertainment companies
Media, creative or communications agencies
Media, creative or communications agencies
NGOs
Production studios - film, TV and sound
Publishing houses
Radio and television broadcasters
Secondary schools
Self-employment
Universities
Web design agencies
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
North Ryde Campus
4–6 Eastern Road,
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,
New South Wales,
2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia
2 years
Master of Creative Writing
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
Meet two of the following three criteria:
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Master of Media and Communications
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.