Master of Writing

Overview

Our Master of Writing gives you the tools to refine your voice through theory, research, and creative long-form projects. You’ll learn to understand the principles and concepts related to professional writing and apply these skills to create a broad portfolio. Our writing programs are designed to give you access to the best materials in print and online as well as to mentors and tutors who are experts in the field. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:

• apply cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical writing–related knowledge and to reflect critically on creative writing theory and professional writing practice or scholarship, including first nation storytelling and perspectives.

• engage technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories related to writing practice and research, and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice across a range of writing genres, styles, and research approaches

• experiment with creative application of complex ideas and abstract concepts within creative and professional texts

• use communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences related to professional and creative content production industries

• develop technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the field of creative and professional writing

• evaluate approaches for the application of knowledge and skills, with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional writing and publishing practice and/or for further learning

• apply a high level of personal autonomy and accountability across a range of professional and creative interactions and projects. 

Career opportunities

Career outcomes include writer, journalist, editor, written content creator, media content developer, and scriptwriter. The course also prepares students for roles in arts and culture event development, education, publishing, and all fields that require storytelling skills.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Writing students must complete 150 credit points comprising

• twelve [12] core units.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Writing is 50 credit points (normally four units).