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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (Coursework)

Course code: #D01LF

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,488 AUD

  • Application fee

    $120 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    058718E

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31

Overview

Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

Unearth and connect the shared skills between writer, editor and publisher. 

With the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing, you can gain a globally recognised, vocationally viable qualification designed with the changing nature of the publishing industry in mind.

This program at the University of Melbourne has a practical focus on building your knowledge and skill set across a broad spectrum of writing, publishing and editing.

It includes digital writing and publishing, fiction and non‐fiction writing, print production, advanced editing for books and magazines and writing for young adults.

The Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing is for those who currently work in the creative writing, editing and publishing industry or have recently completed an undergraduate degree.

This qualification is for you if you want to build your project management, research and critical thinking in writing, editing and publishing projects or develop a sound knowledge of the commercial impetus of the global publishing industry.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$59,188

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,700
Tuition 1 person $39,488

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Personal Statements, Portfolios or Results from Aptitude Tests may also be required.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6
listening
7
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

94
13
listening
27
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

65
50
listening
65
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

185
169
listening
185
writing
169
speaking
169
reading

Academic background and requirement

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance; and
  • Relevance of previous studies

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

Career opportunities

  • Creative Writing Instructor
  • Editor
  • Literary Agent
  • Copywriter
  • Content Writer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Scriptwriter

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