Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory for Writing
- Structural Editing
- Contemporary Fictions
- Research Principles and Practices
- Editorial English
- Writing and Editing for Digital Media
- Writing Australia
- Creative Writing Thesis Part 1
- Advanced Editing for Digital Media
- Print Production and Design
- Creative Writing Thesis Part 2
- Internship I (Placement Only)
- History of Books and Reading
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; and
- a 3,000 word creative writing folio
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- the creative writing portfolio; and
- any documented relevant experience in writing, publishing and editing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months