Overview

On the Creative Writing program at Macquarie University be taught by published writers and teachers who are winners of university teaching awards.

Creative writing – expressing yourself with flair and accuracy – is a key skill for life and most professions. If you love writing and reading literature and want to challenge yourself to develop your craft and technique, a degree in creative writing is your pathway to mastering effective non-fiction and creative writing.

Key features

Apply your skills in a professional context

Add value to your writing through a suite of editing and publishing units, and undertake professional projects.

Take part in weekly creative writing workshops

Benefit from peer feedback and discussion, and create an e-portfolio of your work.

Continue to work full-time while you study

Study on campus or online – or a combination of both – and effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments.

Career Opportunities

Adult fiction author

Content specialist

Copywriter

Cross-platform producer

Editor or publisher

Media manager

Poet

Screenwriter

Teacher (after further study)

Technical writer

Travel writer

Young adult fiction author

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Short Form Writing - short story, novella, poetry cycle

Professional Contexts of Literary and Feature Writing

Word Essentials: Prose and Poetry

Writing the Past, Building New Worlds

Developing the novel or novella

Manuscript Project

Digital Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 26 other Masters in Creative Writing in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

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AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099160K

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, orMeet two of the following three criteria:

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45000 AUD / year

≈ 45000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

29100 AUD / year

≈ 29100 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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