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Master of Creative Writing

Macquarie University - City Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 43,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place) Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Creative Writing

Program Overview

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.

In the Master of Creative Writing, you’ll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you’ll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open
feb 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Macquarie University - City Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 94.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 19.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66.0 Minimum Listening - 58.0 Minimum Reading - 58.0 Minimum Writing - 58.0 Minimum Speaking - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this programme, students must have a bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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