Master of Arts in Creative Writing
University of Technology Sydney
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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* in AUD per 24cp semester
Introduction
Under the guidance of leading experts in writing, editing, publishing and creative writing research, students study in depth a range of forms, genres and aspects of writing craft and industry; experience group project work and workshopping; and develop a major writing project. Building a portfolio and pitching one's work are key components of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing. Students publish widely and regularly in local, national and international literary journals and magazines, and lead the annual UTS Writers' Anthology, which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021. This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing (C11071), the Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (C06041) and the Master of Arts in Creative Writing. Download the Creative Writing flyer
The aims of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing degree are: to enhance students’ knowledge and skills across a range of writing genres and forms, to facilitate in students an ability to critically reflect on and improve their work, to provide a deep understanding of the relationship between writing practice and the writing industry across a range of project types and contexts, and to encourage students to think creatively and critically about, and contribute to, developments in the creative and cultural industries.
Graduates apply their writing skills to fields such as advertising, editing and publishing, screenwriting, film and television, digital and experiential media, storytelling for business, digital content creation, journalism and communications. Many graduates publish or have their work produced, from short stories and short films, to novels and feature films. Graduates also undertake creative doctorates.
Program Outcome
The aims of the Master of Arts in Creative Writing degree are: to enhance students’ knowledge and skills across a range of writing genres and forms, to facilitate in students an ability to critically reflect on and improve their work, to provide a deep understanding of the relationship between writing practice and the writing industry across a range of project types and contexts, and to encourage students to think creatively and critically about and contribute to, developments in the creative and cultural industries.
Career Opportunities
Graduates apply their writing skills to fields such as advertising, editing and publishing, screenwriting, film and television, digital and experiential media, storytelling for business, digital content creation, journalism and communications. Many graduates publish or have their work produced, from short stories and short films, to novels and feature films. Graduates also undertake creative doctorates.