Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing
The program offers postgraduate training in writing as a preparation for creative and professional practice and/or advanced study. The program fosters skills needed for work as a creative writer, social commentator or narrative journalist and for careers in speech writing, public advocacy, information and media communication. You will gain certified expertise in the theory and practice of creative writing and be introduced to the international cross-currents of writing and information publishing industries. You will develop the techniques of creative and professional written expression, learn concepts and methods in creative research and gain the foundations for advanced study in writing and related fields.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
---|---|---|---|
Gold Coast | Part-time - 1 years | $13,250 | N/A |
Online | Part-time - 1 years | $13,250 | N/A |
Structure
Credit points 40
Subjects
- Writing Creative Nonfiction: Places, People and Journey - 7158LHS
- Advanced Research in Creative Writing - 7155LHS
- Advanced Public Writing - 7117LHS
- Writing Contemporary Fiction - 7159LHS
Entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing, applicants must: hold a bachelor degree or higher from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing).
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