Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing Online

What you will study

The online Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing comprises three units, totalling 45 credit points, from a pool of 5.

Foundation units

• Writing Fiction
• Writing Realities
• Writing for Performance
• Writing and Audience
• Editing and Publishing

Entry requirements

To gain entry to the online Master of Creative Writing, applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Students must submit a full-length publication (book) or a portfolio of creative works published in literary journals, online or in print. For example, short stories, essays or poems which constitute the equivalent of a full-length publication, or a minimum of 40,000 words of prose/100 pages of poetry. This excludes all self-published works.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details. 

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

You will gain an understanding of contemporary writing principles and practices, enabling you to develop as a proficient writer.

Refine your writing skills

• Develop essential creative writing techniques to ignite your creativity.
• Begin crafting the stories you're eager to share.

Discover your writing path

• Explore different writing forms through dynamic coursework.
• Apply your new skills to personal projects and writing goals.
• Customise your learning by choosing subjects aligned with your interests.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $11,700 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 45 credit points (normally three units) per year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of subjects studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of subjects.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.