Master of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing

Course Details

The Writing and Society Research Centre offers a challenging, rigorous degree combining criticism and creativity leading to a Master of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing. The MA takes advantage of the unique strengths of the Centre which includes internationally renowned literary scholars, novelists, poets and translators, an important literary publishing house (Giramondo), the preeminent literary review in Australia (the Sydney Review of Books), and access to the vibrant literary culture currently emerging from Western Sydney and gaining national attention. The MA links theory and practice, and students can either concentrate on critical or creative work, or work with both forms. For students wishing to continue to a PhD, the MA articulates with a research pathway degree in the second year.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: 120 credit points.

Students may graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Literature and Creative Writing after the successful completion of 40 credit points of study.