The University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDevelop your fiction, nonfiction, poetry and life writing. Gain deep understanding of relevant theories and histories as you learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing. Access Sydney’s literary life through a constant calendar of readings, events, and celebrated visitors.
If you want to improve your creative writing skills, learn to read like a writer and develop your professional writing practice in a rigorous and supportive workshop environment, this course will suit you.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
- equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
- a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with your application. These components are crucial to assessing your application.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing will prepare you for the following roles.
Author
Authors are professional writers who write books for publication and sale, either fiction or non-fiction. They develop their original ideas into a...
Creative Writer
A Creative Writer is responsible for crafting engaging content across various platforms, including websites, social media, marketing materials, and...
Editor
An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...
Scriptwriter
Scriptwriters are specialist writers who write scripts for movies, TV programs, online games, streaming shows, and corporate video. They may develo...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Screenplay Writer
A Screenplay Writer creates scripts for television or film productions. You might come up with your own ideas for stories or you might be working w...
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