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Master of Arts (Creative Writing) M.A(CrWr)
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

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
  • opportunities to contribute to professional journals and other publications. 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.

Program Structure

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.

The coursework program is structured around weekly on campus seminars and individual consultations on work in progress. Information on part-time study is available from the English Discipline office.

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Assessment

Details available in program handbooks.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3CM018
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $13,152
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
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 ?
Submission of an excellent portfolio of creative writing to the Discipline of English (Napier Building, North Terrace) at the time of application. Details of requirements for the portfolio can be obtained from the English Discipline.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM018

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 7 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with distinction average
Equivalent Scores
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

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

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

First Year Courses:

Writing Project
Writers on Writing
Editing for Writers
Poetics and Process 

Second Year: Dissertation

Advanced Writing Project

 

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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

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Graduate Attributes

  • Ability to think creatively and critically
  • Ability to communicate concepts and ideas through writing and discussion
  • Specialised knoweldge of contemporary writing in chosen genre
  • Ability to read texts for context, meaning and technique
  • Ability to integrate research skills into creative forms
  • Ability to set goals and work to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively
  • An understanding of ethical issues in the writing profession
  • Ability to revise and edit manuscripts, and an understanding of publishing issues and opportunities
  • Ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary writing practices in chosen genre
  • Ability to edit and revise manuscripts at advanced levels

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