Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries (Creative Writing)

Overview

• Develop your creative skills and gain the expertise to work as a freelance or vocational writer.
• Study life writing, short stories, the novella, and literary and cultural studies.
• Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.

Details

Writers are in demand across a number of fields. The publishing industry, film and TV producers, traditional media outlets, and a booming online market all demand writers with creative flair. If you can channel your creativity into words and demonstrate nuanced writing skills, you will be sought after by employers and have the confidence to develop your own creative works. The publishing landscape is changing rapidly, and QUT writers are well prepared to exploit the many opportunities a new playing field brings.

Creative writing study area

The creative writing units provide you with the expertise and knowledge to develop your skills as either a freelance or vocational writer. An understanding of the fundamental principles of creative writing and its applications will serve as a theoretical backdrop for your creative practice.

A range of major writing forms is offered, including fiction, life writing, short stories, youth and children’s writing, script and corporate writing, in addition to units in literary and cultural studies. You may choose to develop your skills within a variety of genres, or gain specific skills in forms and techniques of interest to you.

When studied within the MCI, this study area provides the unique opportunity to work with writing mentors on a significant writing project. You can receive feedback from experienced editors with publishing industry connections on the first 15 000 - 20 000 words of a creative writing project as well as a detailed plan for the remainder.

You will be encouraged to enter your work in competitions, perform at public readings and festivals, and establish your own industry networks through our links with literary events and publishing houses.

Units

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with an overall minimum grade point average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Students whose undergraduate degree is in a related creative industries discipline may apply for the Previously Studied Pathway. Applications without the requisite entry requirements will be considered for special entry. Please contact the Creative Industries Faculty for more information.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

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