Study Master of Creative Writing at Macquarie University in Australia, Faculty of Arts
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Master of Creative Writing

Australia

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What will I learn?

Creative writing – expressing yourself with flair and accuracy – is a key skill for life and most professions. If you love writing and reading literature and want to challenge yourself to develop your craft and technique, a degree in creative writing is your pathway to mastering effective non-fiction and creative writing.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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

099160K

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$45,000.00 (US$ 29,656) per year
Accommodation- Studio Room - 519 Weekly rate (per person)

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University,

Sydney,

New South Wales,

2109, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

1 year 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 strong English language requirements strong

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

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