The School of English offers a coursework program, which leads to the award of Master of Arts in Creative Writing (program 8225, plan code ENGLCS8225). The program is distinctive for the wide range of opportunities it offers, and for its innovative and contemporary emphasis. While many creative writing programs are based on the standardisation of genres of writing, our program encourages students to cross genres and to link creative writing with relevant theory.

Students undertaking the MA in Creative Writing must complete 48 units of credit. The program of study will normally be constituted as 6 session-length courses. These must be successfully completed over no fewer than two sessions by full-time students or four sessions by part-time students. The maximum period of candidature for full-time students is two sessions; for part-time students it is generally six sessions. Each course is taught in a two-hour seminar per week.
The MA in Creative Writing consists of four core Creative Writing courses, plus two electives from other MA courses offered by the School.

The 48 units of credit are made up of

Approved elective courses from outside the program.

The normal requirement for entry to the MA within the School of English is a BA with a major in English or in a related area, preferably at Credit level or higher. The School particularly encourages applications from primary and secondary teachers. Our program includes new courses which deal directly with material relevant to the new HSC English curriculum. Applicants for the Creative Writing programs whose undergraduate degree is not in English may be requested to provide samples of their creative writing. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide a sample of their critical writing in English. Applications from other appropriately qualified people to any of our programs will be considered on an individual basis. Entry to individual courses may be permitted at the discretion of the Head of School.