150pt Program

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

• 3 compulsory subjects (37.5 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, with a total minimum of 50 points and maximum of 87.5 points of elective subjects
• A Capstone option (minimum 25 points, maximum 62.5 points)

Capstone requirement:

Capstone subject options must be completed in the final hundred points of the program. All students are required to complete one Capstone subject option (at least 25 points). This requirement cannot be waived or replaced in any circumstances:

Capstone 1: Thesis - CWRI90015 Creative Writing Thesis Part 1, CWRI90016 Creative Writing Thesis Part 2 and ARTS90032 Research Principles and Practices (Total 62.5 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: Creative project - CWRI90019 Advanced Creative Writing Project (Total 25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to develop skills in the development of a major creative project.

Capstone 3: Publishing Project - (Total 25 points):

Complete one of these options:

• PUBL90025 Grattan Street Press Extended (25 points) or;
• PUBL90026 Publishing and Writing Summer School and PUBL90015 Grattan Street Press (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to develop skills in the development of a major publishing project, working in the School’s teaching press.