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Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (D01LF) // Course structure
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
- Notes
Contact
Coordinators
Creative Writing
Dr Amanda Johnson
Dr Maria Tumarkin
Publishing and Editing
Dr Sybil Nolan
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/10-master-of-creative-writing-publishing-and-editing
Course structure
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time
First 100 points:
- Foundation Creative Writing subjects (50 points)
- 4 compulsory subjects (50 points)
Second 100 points:
- Core subjects (minimum of 50 points, maximum of 62.5 points)
- elective subjects from the Second 100 Point Elective Subjects list of the program (at least 12.5 points from the Creative Writing list and at least 12.5 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (total maximum 50 points or minimum 37.5 points)
150 point program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
- 4 compulsory subjects (50 points)
- Core subjects (minimum 50 points or maximum 62.5 points)
- Elective subjects: at least 12.5 points from the Creative Writing electives list, and at least 12.5 points from the Publishing and Editing electives list (minimum 37.5 points or maximum 50 points)
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one of the following capstone options:
Capstone 1: CWRI90015 Creative Writing Thesis Part 1 and CWRI90016 Creative Writing Thesis Part 2 (50 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate research and writing skills in the development of a major creative project. Pathway to apply for PhD.
Capstone 2: CWRI90017 Advanced Writing Project Part 1 and CWRI90018 Advanced Writing Project Part 2 (50 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to plan and execute a substantial professionally focused creative project.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.
Last updated: 26 April 2024