Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing Online

What you will study

The online Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing consists of six units, totalling 90 credit points, from a pool of eight.

Foundation units

• Writing Fiction
• Writing Realities
• Writing for Performance
• Writing and Audience
• Editing and Publishing
• Writing for the Planet’s Future
• Writing and Empathy
• Writing Fiction that Scares and Unsettles

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

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing is for students looking to enhance their writing skills. Students will learn modern writing principles and practices - empowering them to thrive as skilled wordsmiths.

Enhance your writing craft

• Build a contemporary toolkit of creative writing techniques allowing you to generate fresh ideas.
• Unleash your artistic potential and;
• Write the stories you're burning to tell.

Write your own story

• Tailor your skills to the forms of writing that inspire you with our dynamic course.
• Apply new learnings to passion projects and work towards personal writing goals.
• Choose electives that best align with your interests.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $23,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 90 credit points (normally six 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.