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Master of Arts (Creative Writing)

Hone your professional skills in creative writing.
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Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

This degree will further your career by developing your skills and expertise in all areas of creative writing.
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Career Pathways

This degree will further your career by developing your skills and expertise in all areas of creative writing.
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Career Opportunities

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy
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Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.

Scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.

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Research Training Program

Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are exempt from paying a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program place. This exemption applies for up to four years full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years full-time equivalent study for a master's by research. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Federal Department of Education and Training.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Fees

Higher degree by research – onshore students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
96
Total Course Fee - 2019
$66,200.00
Total Course Fee - 2020
$67,600.00
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Scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Cost of living

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

. Applicants are expected to satisfy the normal requirements for entry into a master's by research degree and to present a folio of creative writing, of which at least a third has been published by reputable publishers, and a 2000- to 3000-word critical essay on an aspect of the writer's craft.
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Admission Requirements

. Applicants are expected to satisfy the normal requirements for entry into a master's by research degree and to present a folio of creative writing, of which at least a third has been published by reputable publishers, and a 2000- to 3000-word critical essay on an aspect of the writer's craft.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place.

English competency

How to apply

Ready to apply for this postgraduate course? Follow the steps below and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
When lodging your application, follow the steps for domestic research or international research students.

Course details

This research degree is designed for published creative writers in any genre who wish to advance their academic and creative skills.

About The Course

This course is taken in English, in any approved creative writing genre. The program is up to two years of independent, supervised creative writing and research towards the preparation of a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the creative work.
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About The Course

This course is taken in English, in any approved creative writing genre. The program is up to two years of independent, supervised creative writing and research towards the preparation of a thesis on a topic related to one or more aspects of the creative work.
Master of Arts (Creative Writing)

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2015
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Off-campus
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year, except December.
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on their research, throughout the year. Part-time students are expected to spend at least 15 hours a week on their research, throughout the year.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 10710
CRICOS code
  • 024827C
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Master of Arts (Creative Writing)

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2015
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Off-campus
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year, except December.
Weekly contact time
  • Full-time students are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on their research, throughout the year. Part-time students are expected to spend at least 15 hours a week on their research, throughout the year.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 10710
CRICOS code
  • 024827C
Full time/part time duration
  • Two years
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  • Master of Arts (Creative Writing)

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