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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) (Coursework)

Course code: #A764

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $36,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083999E

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30
Fall-March 28-February-2025 2025-02-28
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30

Overview

Master of Arts (Writing and Literature)

Hone your expertise in writing and literature and gain practical tools in critical analysis, editing and research. 

Whether you want to develop the skills to analyse literary works, build your creative writing practice, or craft publishable pieces of professional writing, the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) will help fulfil your career aspirations.

If you want to turn your lifelong passion for writing and literature into a professional career, this course gives you the practical experience to make your goals a reality. 

Ultimately, Deakin's Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) aims to inspire you so you can inspire audiences of your own.

Choosing a specialisation is not compulsory. 

Students have an option of Either 6 credit points from one of the specialisation options (Children's Literature, Creative Writing, Literary Studies, Professional Writing) Or 6 credit points of cross-disciplinary study comprising ALW740, ALL743.

Work experience

Elective units may provide the opportunity for work-integrated learning experiences.

Other learning experiences

There will be opportunities throughout the course for students to engage with industry professionals. 

These experiences will be integrated into units where students will have external clients or industry representatives provide content to connect the learning experience with industry practices more closely. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,728

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $13,728
Tuition 1 person $36,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • Award Certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

94
-
listening
27
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree. 

If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.

IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score)Your DUELI courseAssessment outcomePathway
Less than 4.5General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate)55% or higher (in the written exam)EAP 1 or General English levels  4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced)
4.5EAP 160% or higherEAP 2
5.0EAP 260% or higher

EAP 3

English for Commerce

DUELI Study Abroad Program

Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication)

5.5EAP 360% or higher

EAP 4

Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs

Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs

Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication

Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP)

6.0EAP 460% or higherEntry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing)
65% or higherEnglish for Nursing
70% or higher

English for Teaching

Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment

6.5English for Nursing  
7.0English for Teaching60% or higher

Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs

Entry into  Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health)

Notes

Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score

You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.


Academic background and requirement

2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points 

To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied), you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline 

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points 

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied), you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
  • completion of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied), you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
  • completion of a bachelor's honours degree in a related discipline
  • completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the related discipline

Related disciplines include Editing, English Literature, Literary Studies, Children's Literature, Professional Writing, Publishing, Creative Writing, and Writing.

Relevant work experience that may be considered includes Editor, Publisher, and Author.

Career opportunities

  • Author
  • Editor
  • Literary critic
  • Publisher
  • Advertising executive
  • Communications specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Public relations practitioner
  • English teacher (combined with an initial teaching qualification)

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