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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.
| QUT course code | KK86 |
| Attendance | Part-time or Full-time |
| Course duration | 13 weeks full-time
26 weeks part-time |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
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On campus
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| CRICOS code | 064899M |
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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
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with an overall grade point average of 4.5 or above (on a 7-point scale).
Special entry
Applicants who do not met the entry requirements may be considered for special entry. Previous tertiary study, grade point average and documented relevant professional experience at an advanced level will be considered.
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.
2013: $10,200 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries (Creative Writing)
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 362.47 KB)
