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Macquarie University

  • Public University, Estd 1964
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • 50 Courses

Master of Creative Writing

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeSummer: July 2025

Course Description

  • ​The Master of Creative Writing is designed to extend and challenge emerging writers to hone their craft in a small community of writers
  • In the Master of Creative Writing, students will undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative nonfiction, short story, novella, novel, and poetry 
  • Students will create, workshop, and develop their writing with peers and the university's expert teachers
  •  On successful completion, students will be able to apply advanced skills in creative writing to research, write, and edit works of creative writing across a range of narrative and poetry-based genres
  •  This degree is suited to:
    •  Communication professionals
    • Editors 
    • Emerging and aspiring writers
    • Journalists
    • Manuscript readers
    • Primary and secondary school teachers
    • Technical writers 


Start Dates and Fees

Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!

Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 39100
Intake
Intake
Summer: July 2025
Winter: February 2026
Other Costs
Accommodation (Studio Room) :18200.00
Gas & Utility :780.00
Telephone :1040.00
Internet :1820.00
Food & Groceries :4160.00
Transport :520.00
Total :AUD 26520

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

For 1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time):

  • ​AQF level 8 bachelor honors or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognized equivalent, or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria: 
    • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognized equivalent
    • Approved work experience, professional certification, or other recognized prior learning 

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognized equivalent with a WAM of 65 



Additional Requirements
  • ​Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency certificates
  •  Copy of passport
  • Verified proof of identity 


English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 7.00
    No band score below 6.5
  • PTE : 65.00
    No band score below 58
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  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationEnglish
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 39100
  • Intake
    Summer: July 2025
    Winter: February 2026
  • Application FeesAUD 100
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 7.00
    PTE 65.00
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