Master of Arts with a specialisation in Creative Writing
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
Designed to extend and challenge emerging writers to hone their craft
in a small community of writers, this part-time program's focus is on
developing each student’s creativity and writing skills.
Units offered in the program include the core Creative Writing Seminars, in whichstudents experiment, hone their craft, and develop a technical vocabulary for critiquing their own work and the work of others.
For further details, please visit http://www.engl.mq.edu.au/postgraduate/postgraduate-macreative.html
Key features
- Specialist units in the degree include areas of writing such as creative nonfiction, writing for emerging readers (6-10 yrs), writing for young adults, and poetry.
- The program is offered in internal and online external modes.
- There is also a Postgraduate Certificate program available which includes the core Creative Writing Seminar units.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
The Master of Arts is open to those who have completed a recognised bachelor degree who are looking to further their understanding in a particular specialisation.
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Literature or other relevant
qualifications or expertise; and portfolio of creative work.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CWPG810 | Creative Writing Seminar I | 4 | ||
| Required | CWPG811 | Creative Writing Seminar II | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | LIT806 | Literary Theory | ||
| LIT854 | Narrative: Theory and Method | ||||
| LIT864 | Children's Literature: Concepts and Theories | 4 | |||
| Required | 12cp from | CWPG815 | Writing Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction | ||
| CWPG816 | Poetry Seminar: Reading and Writing Poetry | ||||
| CWPG818 | Writing Young Adult (YA) Fiction | ||||
| CWPG820 | Writing for Emerging Readers (6-12yrs) | ||||
| CWPG822 | Independent Writing - Create a Portfolio | ||||
| CWPG825 | Manuscript Project | ||||
| CWPG826 | Manuscript Project (Half Year, Part A) | ||||
| CWPG827 | Manuscript Project (Half Year, Part B) | 12 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Jonathan Leonard
'During my undergraduate studies I received so much feedback and encouragement from my teachers, which as a young aspiring writer was invaluable.
Those positive experiences, and many others I had with the academic staff, made Macquarie the obvious choice when I decided to return to university.
Beyond my Masters, I'd really like to undertake a PhD, but more than anything I want to write poetry that pushes the boundaries of the form.'
