Overview

The master Creative Writing programme at The University of Sydney is for those seeking creative writing skills, knowledge of literature and the literary world, and expert guidance to develop your writing practices and creative projects towards publication or further study. Also, for teachers seeking professional development to enhance your workshop skills and pedagogy.

Career paths

Graduates pursue diverse roles, including:

fiction or nonfiction author

poet

journalist or reviewer

writer for performance

editor or publisher

teacher or librarian

media and communications writer

CRICOS code: 082900G

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Programme Structure

You will complete core units in the fundamentals of creative writing research and practice, specialist writing workshop units, and your selection of elective units from across the University.

Finally, you will complete a capstone unit where you will undertake a creative dissertation or project.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final date to submit the application:

Starting February 2026 : January 1, 2026

Starting August 2026 : May 15, 2026

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

International qualifications

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General requirements

Admission to candidature for the Master of Creative Writing (1.5 years full-time) requires:

a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from The University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or

completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Creative Writing (1 year full-time) requires:

an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or

relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

15446 AUD / year

≈ 15446 AUD / year

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Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available for this course. CSPs are competitively awarded and are not guaranteed.

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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