Creative writing
Why study Creative writing?
If you are an undergraduate student with a strong academic record, Honours in Creative Writing gives you the opportunity to pursue a year long program of study (two years part-time) which combines coursework and research in a specialised area of knowledge. You can also elect to undertake a combined Honours year and gain expertise in two areas of study for a broad-ranging qualification. The honours program in Creative Writing will prepare you for further academic study or for work in specific fields and industries involving creative writing, screenwriting, writing for the media and theatre production. Complete the Honours program with a high overall grade to qualify for entry into the Masters by Research program, or, in cases of high achievement, direct entry into the PhD program.
Career opportunities
Writing, publishing and editing, reviewing, arts criticism, scriptwriting and performance, as well as other arts-related occupations in fields such as film, media, theatre, and teaching.
Course information
Local students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework compulsory subjects at 120 credit points. See Cinema Studies, English, Media Studies or Theatre and Drama Honours pages for subjects offered.
A thesis
A thesis which consists of a negotiated practical project in creative writing which explores a research question, and a 5000-word exegesis to support the thesis.
Entry requirements
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Creative Arts. See Cinema Studies, English, Media Studies or Theatre and Drama Honours pages for Entry Requirements.
International students
Structure
Coursework
Two coursework compulsory subjects at 120 credit points. See Cinema Studies, English, Media Studies or Theatre and Drama Honours pages for subjects offered.
A thesis
A thesis which consists of a negotiated practical project in creative writing which explores a research question, and a 5000-word exegesis to support the thesis.
Entry requirements
If you are interested in undertaking an honours year in Creative Arts. See Cinema Studies, English, Media Studies or Theatre and Drama Honours pages for Entry Requirements.
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About the academic staff
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