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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Master of Creative Writing

  • Masters (Coursework)

Prioritise your development as a creative writer, reader, and thinker.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

Prioritise your development as a creative writer, reader, and thinker. Learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing in our multi-genre writing workshops, while gaining a deep understanding of practice-based research methods and industry practices for creative writers.

Who is it for?

Those seeking creative writing skills, knowledge of literature and the literary world, and expert guidance to develop your writing practices and creative projects towards publication or further study. Also, for teachers seeking professional development to enhance your workshop skills and pedagogy.

Study a Master of Creative Writing with us

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

Our graduates pursue diverse roles, including:

  • fiction or nonfiction author

  • poet

  • journalist or reviewer

  • writer for performance

  • editor or publisher

  • teacher or librarian

  • media and communications writer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.3%
Skill scale
78.6%
Teaching scale
64.7%
Employed full-time
$62.2k
Average salary