Master of Creative Writing and Master of Media and Communications

Program Overview

Macquarie University's Master of Creative Writing and Master of Media and Communications double degree program empowers students with writing and media skills. Through intensive workshops, students develop expertise in various genres, while the media component focuses on digital production, audience engagement, and ethical practices. The program's flexibility allows for study on campus, online, or a hybrid approach, and students build a comprehensive portfolio that showcases their abilities in both fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Creative Writing and Master of Media and Communications is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Master of Creative Writing:

• This program provides intensive practical workshops across various genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel, and poetry.
• Students will create, workshop, and develop their writing with peers and expert teachers.

Master of Media and Communications:

• This program equips students with the skills to respond to the challenges of the changing media landscape in ethical and socially engaged ways.
• It focuses on digital production, distribution, audience communication and engagement strategies, online journalism, and media practices.
• The program aims to accelerate careers in contemporary media and communications environments worldwide.

Key Features:

• High-Calibre Teachers: Students learn from published writers and teachers who are winners of university teaching awards.
• Professional Context: The program includes editing and publishing units, allowing students to apply their skills in a professional context.
• Weekly Creative Writing Workshops: Students benefit from peer feedback and discussion, creating an e-portfolio of their work.
• Flexibility: Students can study on campus, online, or a combination of both, allowing them to manage work or family commitments.
• State-of-the-Art Digital Newsroom: Students develop a deep understanding of convergent media and learn how to apply it in a digital networked environment.
• Practical Portfolio: Students build a portfolio of work, including articles, multimedia reports, podcasts, social media campaigns, videos, and websites.
• Cross-Media and Intercultural Storytelling: Students gain the technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.

Careers:

• The program aims to equip students with the skills to evolve with the rapidly changing job market.
• Students can upskill or reskill to take the next career step in their current industry or move to a new one that aligns with their interests.
• Potential career paths include:
• Writer
• Journalist
• Editor
• Content Creator
• Media Producer
• Communications Specialist
• The vibrant and leafy campus is part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.