Master of Arts (Creative Writing) M.A(CrWr)

2009

Program Outline

The creative writing programs aim to develop a writer's skill by providing:
 

• opportunities to work with qualified staff, mentors and fellow writers over an extended period in order to develop writing skills
• opportunities to explore individual approaches to writing and creativity in a supportive, structured environment
• practical experience through the sharing of writing exercises in workshops, as well as skills in research, revision, development of material and critical understanding
• an opportunity to contribute to professionally published anthologies of writing and to experience the benefits of commercial publication. Writers will gain knowledge of the processes involved in editing and publication, as well as distribution, promotion and dissemination
• development of an understanding of the changing possibilities for creative writing in Australia and internationally, from an author's point of view
• encouragement of artistic confidence and independence.
  

The programs are structured around weekly on campus seminars and individual consultations on work in progress.

While the highest creative writing coursework qualification is the Master of Arts, it is also possible to qualify for a Graduate Diploma. Students may enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma if they only wish to undertake one year of full-time study and may qualify for a Graduate Certificate after successfully completing the first semester’s required courses.

Students who choose to leave with a Graduate Diploma may re-apply later to re-enter the Masters program in order to complete a higher qualification.

Information on part-time study is available from the English Discipline office, but students need to be aware that there is no mid-year intake.

Related Programs

Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent and submit a portfolio to the Discipline; or, you must have a completed Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with at least a distinction average.
Additional entry requirements:	Applicants without a distinction average in the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing must submit a portfolio of creative writing to the Discipline of English (Napier Building, North Terrace Campus) as soon as possible after applying.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3CM018 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $13,152
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 7 6.5 6.5 7 7
Additional entry requirements:	Also required at time of application: portfolio of writing
Prerequisites:	Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with distinction average
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $21,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

First Year:
ENGL 5005 Writing Process ENGL 5006 Thinking Aloud ENGL 5007 Genre Practice ENGL 5008 Genre Study
Second Year: Dissertation
ENGL 5500 Portfolio Workshop & Supervision

Career Opportunities

Study in Creative Writing will assist students to:

• advance in the practice and profession of creative writing (in various genres)
• gain workable knowledge in professional aspects of a writer's career: editing, applying for grants, working to achieve publication, etc.

Potential careers

Writer

Graduate Attributes

Useful Links

• Creative Writing Website

Program Rules