C06041v6 Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing

The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing is part of an articulated program designed to meet a range of needs for those who want to start a career in writing or apply their communication skills to fiction, creative non-fiction and screenwriting.

It is also for experienced writers who want to develop and enhance their practical writing skills as well as their ability to critically reflect on their practice.The course is a good starting point for early career writers who want to develop craft skills in a range of genres and forms, and who may later develop a major project through the articulated Master of Arts in Creative Writing.Download the Creative Writing flyer

The course totals 48 credit points, consisting of three core subjects and three electives. Students may select subjects beyond the list of elective subjects with the approval of the graduate adviser. Not all subjects are available each session.

Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.

Course completion requirements

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Course program

Example programs are given below.

Autumn commencing, part time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring commencing, part time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants who have not completed a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in any field of study (or overseas equivalent) must provide:

• a personal statement (approximately 500 words) explaining why they wish to study the course they are applying for
• a curriculum vitae (CV), which should include details of paid and voluntary work or other experiences (eg special interest groups) that could be relevant to the course.

If applicants do not submit these documents, their application may not be considered.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.