C04109v6 Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Overview

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing, part of an articulated program, is designed for experienced writers who want to further develop their theoretical knowledge and skills, and to complete an individually supervised project.

Course aims

Students study one genre in depth or explore a range of genres and media.

Graduates of this course develop:

• general and specific skills in writing across a range of genres
• an ability to develop and critically revise their own work
• an understanding of the relationships of writing practice and publication across a range of media and contemporary cultural forms
• a critical knowledge of cultural and aesthetic debates, and
• an ability to think creatively and critically about, and contribute to, developments in cultural industries.

Career options

Career options include advertising, computing, creative writing, freelance writing and editing, journalism, media research, publishing or scriptwriting, and editing in community organisations or government departments.

Admission requirements

Academic qualifications considered for admission include a bachelor's degree, master's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the same field of study.

Applicants are also required to:

1. submit a personal statement and CV
2. explain what writing experience they have
3. list their publications, if any
4. attach one example of their creative writing
5. supply written references from people who are familiar with their ability and potential (if the applicant does not have academic or professional qualifications).

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is available across the program of articulated courses.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year full-time, or equivalent part-time basis.

Course structure

The course comprises 72 credit points, made up of five core subjects and three electives.

Students may select subjects beyond the lists of elective subjects with the approval of the Graduate Adviser. Not all subjects are available each semester.

Full-time students undertake 24 credit points per semester. Part-time students should undertake 16 credit points per semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs are shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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