Program Overview
The Master of Creative Writing program fosters your growth as a writer, reader, and thinker, honing your abilities in various genres through multi-genre workshops. You'll master research methodologies and industry practices while developing a creative dissertation or project, preparing you for successful careers in the creative industries and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Creative Writing is a postgraduate coursework degree designed to hone your writing abilities in fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, life writing, and more. This program prioritizes your development as a creative writer, reader, and thinker. You will learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing in multi-genre writing workshops while gaining a deep understanding of practice-based research methods and industry practices for creative writers. The program aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop your creative writing practices and creative projects towards publication or further study.
- Gain expertise in various forms of creative writing, including fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry.
- Master the fundamentals of creative writing research and practice.
- Enhance your workshop skills and pedagogy (for teachers seeking professional development).
Outline:
The program is structured to provide a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.
- Core Units: You'll complete core units focusing on the fundamentals of creative writing research and practice.
- Specialist Writing Workshop Units: These units will provide hands-on experience in different genres and writing styles.
- Elective Units: You can choose elective units from across the University to tailor your studies to your interests.
Teaching:
The program boasts a faculty comprised of accomplished writers, critics, editors of literary journals, and judges of national literary awards. They bring their diverse expertise and experiences to the program, offering mentorship and guidance to students.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Creative Writing program are well-prepared to pursue a range of careers in the creative industries and beyond. Potential career paths include:
- Fiction or nonfiction author
- Poet
- Journalist or reviewer
- Writer for performance
- Editor or publisher
- Teacher or librarian
- Media and communications writer
Other:
The program is recognized as one of Australia's most research-intensive creative writing programs. Its focus on the fusion of creative writing and critical reading promotes diversity and experimentation, nurturing students' creative ideas and aspirations.
