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.

No longer taking applications

This course will no longer be taking applications from 2024 Study Period 3

View Master of Writing course handbook

Upgrade your skills

  • Theoretical writing
  • Ability to create complex written ideas through critical thinking
  • Communication to justify and interpret theoretical propositions

Stretch your career further

  • Authors
  • Editors
  • Journalists
  • Writers

Strong industry connections and co-creation

  • The Australian
  • The Age
  • Crikey
  • Boroondara City Council
  • Government agency
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

The median income for PG graduates one year out is $86.6K

Ranked top 20% in Australia for PG Graduate Salary

Ranked top 20% in Australia for PG full-time employment

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    Open Universities Australia

    This course is alternatively offered through Open Universities Australia (OUA). OUA lets you study Swinburne courses entirely online. The courses are identical to what is taught to on-campus students plus you can access Swinburne’s campus facilities.