post graduate diploma in creative writing

Post Graduate Diploma in Translation and Creative Writing

Covering poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama

Convocation and Alumni networking event of our first batch of Post Graduate Diploma programme

Rita Kothari in conversation with Tejaswini Niranjana. Book talk on ‘Uneasy Translations: Self, Experience and Indian Literature’ by Rita Kothari as part of Ahmedabad Writing Workshop

Jerry Pinto, Winner of the Best Book on Cinema Award, the Windham-Campbell prize, and the Sahitya Akademi Award with participants and guest lecturers of the PG Diploma programme.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Translation and Creative Writing is supported by the JCB Literature Foundation.

Manish Tayal, Director, JCB Literature Foundation addressing the alumni of the Diploma Programme along with Professor Tejaswini Niranjana, Director, Centre for Inter-Asian Research and Professor Pankaj Chandra, Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University.

Translation and Creative Writing

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This Programme provides a combination of skills in Literary Translation, Creative Writing, and Publishing. It is curated as a combination of online courses, offline workshops, and hands-on studios to help students acquire skills as literary translators, creative writers, and publishers. Being a postgraduate credential, the Diploma targets both regular students and those with some prior experience with writing or translating and felicity with the languages they work in. This two-semester programme is delivered online, with an in-person contact session each semester.

The Programme is designed under the leadership of Professor Tejaswini Niranjana, an eminent translator, winner of multiple translation awards like the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, State Sahitya Akademi Award, the DSC Prize for South Asian fiction, and the National Translation Award for Prose 2020 given by the American Literary Translators’ Association. It is supported by the JCB Literature Foundation which has instituted upto three full scholarships for the Programme.

Guest Faculty

The Programme invites globally renowned award-winning translators, authors, filmmakers, and publishers to mentor students on the art and the craft of translation.

DAISY ROCKWELL

Winner International Booker Prize

Author The Miniaturist, The Japanese Wife and several other works of fiction

JERRY PINTO

Winner Best Book on Cinema Award Windham-Campbell Prize Sahitya Akademi Award

SHANTA GOKHALE

Winner Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation

TRIDIP SUHRUD

Author Reading Gandhi in Two Tongues and Other Essays

RITA KOTHARI

Translation and Literary Theorist Co-Translator KM Munshi's Patan trilogy among other books

NASREEN MUNNI KABIR

UK-based documentary filmmaker Author of 20 books on Hindi films Winner First Women of Achievement Award in Arts and Culture

ARUNAVA SINHA

Winner Crossword Translation Award Muse India Translation Award

ASHISH RAJADHYAKSHA

Cultural Critic, Film Historian Author Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema and John-Ghatak-Tarkovsky: Citizens, Filmmakers, Hackers

SUNIL SHANBAG

Renowned Theatre Personality Tamaasha Theatre

JAYASREE KALATHIL

Translator Crossword Book Award-winning novel The Diary of a Malayali Madman

NISHA SUSAN

Writer, Translator Founder Online Magazine Ladies’ Finger

V K KARTHIKA

Publisher, Westland Books

Programme Details

Intake: 30 Eligibility: Any graduate from any discipline, with a demonstrable record of narrative writing and/or publishing is eligible to apply to the Diploma Programme. The instructors include eminent translators, authors, academics, publishers, and critics.

Objectives and Outcomes

Programme Objectives

To train literary translators and creative writers in different genres
To provide exposure to the publishing world
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the social and philosophical registers of translation and creative writing
To enhance linguistic and literary sensibilities in relation to different genres and styles of writing
To introduce students to the design, production, and marketing aspects of translation and creative writing

Programme Outcomes

On completion of this Programme, students will be able to

Translate literary texts from an Indian language to English
Acquire different kinds of linguistic skills relevant to translation
Produce publishable literary translations in English
Understand the many dimensions of the creative process
Produce creative pieces in different genres of writing
Edit their own writing effectively

Programme Design

PG Diploma in Translation and Creative Writing is a one-year programme of 30 credits.



Mapping the Worlds of Literature Sensory and Material Aspects of Translation Making Things with Words Creative Writing: Fiction and Non-fiction

Fundamentals of Editing and Proofreading Editing across Various Kinds of Textual Material Conceptual Registers of Translation The Research Question in Translation and Creative Writing Translating for Performance: Challenges and Inspirations Workshop on Translating Poetry Workshop on Creative Writing Workshop on Publishing

Translation Studio Publishing Studio Writing Studio

Who will Benefit and How

This Programme will prepare students for a freelance and professional career in writing, translating, and publishing. It will be jointly certified by Ahmedabad University, some of the country's leading publishing houses, and literary and translation academies. Alongside the option of becoming published authors and translators or professionals in publishing houses, some of the other careers that students of this Programme would be eligible to apply for are copywriting, screenwriting, feature writing, journalism, media and communication managers, literary agents, social media content producers, and advertising professionals.

Important Dates

Last Day to Apply	Sunday, July 7, 2024
Classes Begin	Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Class Timings	Wednesday, 5 PM - 8 PM Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM
First Contact Session	September 9 - 13, 2024

Fee and Scholarship

Fee Fee for the programme is INR 80,000* Upto 5 seats available for international candidates

*Fees after university and grant waivers

Scholarships 3 scholarships available (inclusive of course fee, domestic travel, board and lodging for contact sessions)

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

Student Testimonials

Class of 2023

Content Writer and Translator

For a beginner, with little to no experience translating literary texts, the course came as a blessing. With participants across languages, age groups and work experiences I found a community of like-minded people and of course, professors and mentors who made sure the learning experience was rigorous yet enjoyable. The offline workshops were equivalent to artist retreats packed with information delivered straight by experts.

UMESH KUMAR

Assistant Professor Banaras Hindu University

Remarkable experience! The Diploma is suitable for working professionals. Besides covering the in-depth theoretical and practical components it regularly invites the best minds and practitioners of translation studies. The literary translation workshops were personal favorites. I can say with conviction that no place in India can match the rigor and intensity of the literary translation course offered at Ahmedabad University. In fact, the course is one of a kind in South Asia.

BHUMIKA AGGARWAL

Screenwriter and Translator

This course was my learning curve! I now have a foundation to work on translations and confidence to approach a text from a conceptual lens. As a freelance writer, sometimes, I have to deal with tonality, and it is a tough nut to crack. Sessions with Jerry Pinto to Sunil Shanbag have been exhilarating and there have been take-aways which I think would not have been possible if the course was not structured the way it was. The insightful conversations we have had with the seasoned translators through this programme has taught me to stay with the failure of translation rather than deal with it.

ANJU MATHEW

Research Scholar Vellore Institute of Technology

It was a wonderful experience to be part of such a well-structured course. We had classes twice a week. The reading materials for each class were quite useful in understanding the history and politics of translation. There were so many lively discussions on each of our works too. That helped me a lot. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to become a translator.

MEESARAGANDA ROHIT

Doctor, Social Activist, and Translator

I found the course very helpful. It allowed me to enter the fascinating space that exists between two languages - my mother tongue, Telugu and English. The course allowed me to thoroughly explore and appreciate the intricate nuances embedded within both languages. The hands-on tasks and collaborative translation exercises helped me develop a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in translating.

Resource Persons

SAMPURNA CHATTARJI

Writer and Poet Shortlisted for the Khushwant Singh Memorial Prize for Poetry

CHANDRAHAS CHOUDHURY

Novelist and Travel Writer Shortlisted for Commonwealth First Book Prize Longlisted for JCB Literature Prize

MANJIRI INDURKAR

Writer Shortlist for Tata Literature First Book Award

NAMRATA KARTIK

Editor and Poet

PRASHANT PARVATNENI

Writer and Researcher

Writer Winner Crossword Award for Children's Writing

TANUJ SOLANKI

Winner, Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar Longlisted for Tata Literature Live! First Book Award in Fiction Longlisted for JCB Prize

CHINMAY TUMBE

Author and Associate Professor of Economics Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

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Course overview

Discover how to connect with audiences of all ages in Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing. In this one-year specialist course, you will be mentored by published authors as you learn how to create a body of work for publication. Explore and master a range of key writing techniques, such as the ability to edit, analyse a range of genres, blueprint a draft, and take a concept through the various stages of revision. Want the confidence, insight and creative control to bring your story idea to life?

In core units, you will get to grips with the basics of constructing a great story. Learn in workshop-style classes and receive feedback as you discover how to manipulate time and perspective in narratives, experiment with genre, form and style, and refine your ability to create compelling characters and voices. In addition, you will be challenged to develop and employ regular writing structures, practices and modes of thinking – necessary skills for any working writer.

You’ll then tailor your studies to your preferred creative path by choosing from five writing specialisations:

short stories
creative nonfiction
life writing
writing for children

You’ll benefit from the chance to stretch your knowledge in electives from the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature), Master of Creative Arts and Master of Communication. Learn how to craft a compelling blurb, pitch a novel idea, or film a teaser trailer – skills that could apply to your novel or to a role in-industry.

This course attracts a wide range of students from all walks of life and all levels of experience, with an interest in writing. We encourage you to share your work and seek feedback, and look for opportunities to collaborate on creative projects.

We also encourage students to get involved with Verandah Journal , an annual student-run publication that showcases the best work of emerging writers and artists, and gives students the chance to develop expertise in selecting, editing and proofreading submissions for publication. You’ll also benefit from Deakin’s strong links with industry, with the opportunity to gain market knowledge and connections by securing an internship with one of our industry partners.

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The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing, students must complete 8 credit points of study comprising:

1 core unit
4 course electives from list A
3 credit points of electives chosen from units within the specialisations of the Master of Communication or Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) or the core or electives of the Master of Creative Arts including ACC700 Communication and Creative Arts Internship
Academic Integrity Module DAI001

Course elective units

Elective units

Foundations in Writing ALW740

Course Electives List A

Complete four 1-credit point units chosen from the following course electives list A below:

Vision and Revision: Short Stories Now ALL705
Writing for Children ALL721
Life Writing Now ALL784
Creative Nonfiction: The Personal Essay ALW730
Fiction Writing: Story, Structure and Starting Out ALW732
Editing ALW738
Sex, the Body, and American Poetry ALL727

Students may complete all available units by taking the additional units as electives

3 credit points of electives chosen from units within the specialisations of the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) or the Master of Communication or the core or electives of the Master of Creative Arts including ACC700 Communication and Creative Arts Internship.

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completion of a bachelor degree or higher
at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

English language proficiency requirements

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bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
other evidence of English language proficiency ( learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements )

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Graduates develop their writing skills through exposure to a range of different forms and genres. They consider how their own writing sits alongside other similar forms and can articulate the similarities and differences. They develop high-level creative and critical writing skills and the capacity to undertake independent and collaborative research. Writing and literature graduates have gone on to win awards like the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award Melbourne Prize for Literature for their published works.

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Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Articulate specialist knowledge of a range of creative writing theories, concepts, and approaches, and apply them to the production of written work.
Communication	Communicate through writing that is technically and aesthetically proficient and demonstrates awareness of, or ability to extend, established writing conventions to produce works that communicates complex ideas effectively using suitable written forms and specialised techniques.
Digital literacy	Employ a range of technologies and make evaluative judgments in the use of research databases, bibliographic and digital communication technologies to research, produce and present work in writing.
Critical thinking	Utilise theory and research to critically analyse and apply appropriate forms and conventions in writing.
Problem solving	Analyse and respond creatively and professionally through writing to identify, solve or reframe complex aesthetic, theoretical or real-world challenges and limitations.
Self-management	Act with autonomy and initiative while being accountable for working effectively, efficiently and to a high standard in order to achieve goals in writing.
Teamwork	Actively contribute to peer feedback activities and make constructive, respectful and informed contributions to creative and critical collaboration in writing.
Global citizenship	Identify, select, and critically analyse culturally relevant literary theories, concepts, and approaches to writing and interpreting works of literature.
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Creative writing - ma/pgdip, university of roehampton school of arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Our cutting-edge Creative Writing MA is at the forefront of literary MA provision in the UK. Here you can study and write literary fiction, fantasy, dark & transgressive fiction, horror, thriller and domestic noir, and you can write in a wide variety of forms. Read more

Creative Writing - MA/PgD/PgC

Cardiff metropolitan university cardiff school of education and social policy.

MA Creative Writing is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. This course aims to support the development of your creative and critical writing skills across the fields of fiction, creative non-fiction, script and poetry. Read more

English - Creative Writing (PgDip)

Queen’s university belfast school of arts, english and languages.

If you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the PGDip in English (Creative Writing) is for you. Read more

Creative Writing MLitt/PgCert/PgDip

University of strathclyde department of english.

This course is designed across three semesters, with each class intended to develop not just the skills aspiring writers need, but the right skills at the right stage in their development. Read more

English Literature and Creative Writing - MA/PgD/PgC

The MA English Literature and Creative Writing is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. The course provides you with the perfect opportunity to combine your love of studying literature with the ambition to write your own. Read more

Creative Writing - PgDip/PgCert/MA

Oxford brookes university department of english and modern languages.

Whether words come easily to you, or you work tirelessly at every sentence, we want to help you bring your writing craft to a professional level. Read more

Creative Writing MLitt

University of stirling communications, media and culture.

On this Masters course, you’ll learn to produce fine, nuanced writing and a body of work in either poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction. Read more

Creative Writing MA (PGCert PGDip)

University of brighton school of humanities and social science.

At Brighton, we encourage writing that helps readers and writers to understand, shape and connect with the world beyond the classroom. Read more

MA - Creative Writing

Anglia ruskin university aru faculty of arts, humanities, education and social sciences.

Develop your writing in a supportive and creative environment. Learn from our team of professional writers how to improve your technique - and get published. Read more

Creative and Critical Writing (Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / MA)

University of gloucestershire school of creative arts.

The MA in Creative and Critical Writing has been designed so that students can choose a path through the degree which focuses either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. Read more

Creative Writing: First Novel - MA/PGDip/PGCert

St mary’s university, twickenham faculty of education, theology and the arts.

Our Creative Writing: First Novel Master's degree works with a very small cohort. This means you'll receive one-to-one tuition on a far more regular basis compared to many other Creative Writing postgraduate courses. Read more

Cultural and Creative Communication MSc

Aberdeen university language, literature, music and visual culture.

If you are fascinated by our changing cultural life across the world and you want to experience being involved in communication the festivals and events we have on offer globally, the cultural and creative communications programme offered by Aberdeen will help you towards that goal. Read more

Script Development - PgDip

National film and television school masters programmes.

The most comprehensive vocational programme in script development in the UK. This course aims to give you all the skills and expertise you need to develop highly polished scripts for film and television. Read more

MA Songwriting and Production

University of south wales faculty of business and creative industries.

This Master’s programme is based at USW’s purpose-built campus, in the creative centre of Cardiff. The MA Songwriting and Production course is delivered in the context of a thriving contemporary music and cultural scene in Wales. Read more

English - Poetry (PgDip)

Poetry is, quite simply, the activity for which Queen’s University is best known around the world. Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney was both a student and lecturer here at Queen’s, and other famous poet-alumni of the university include Ciaran Carson, Paul Muldoon and Medbh McGuckian. Read more

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Master of Creative Writing – MCW

Use your passion for writing to transform yourself and the world through an intense exploration of language.

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Type of qualification

Level of study.

Once you’ve graduated with a bachelor’s degree – or have equal experience – you can study at the postgraduate level. Doctoral qualifications require additional entry requirements.

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Our courses follow the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF) levels.

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Study a Master of Creative Writing – MCW

Advance straight from your bachelor’s degree.

The Master of Creative Writing (MCW) is a 180-credit programme that can follow on immediately from your bachelor’s degree in any subject.

Develop your creative process

Produce your own creative writing to challenge your innovative energies. Discover new ways to unlock ideas and connect with readers.

Gain writing experience

Work alongside award-winning authors to write your own novels, poems, short stories, plays, scripts, creative non-fiction and more.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Master of Creative Writing you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree with at least a B grade average across the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or
have a bachelor’s with honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English, with at least a B grade average for the qualification.

You will be selected into the qualification on the basis of a process which includes providing:

a summary of your research interests: a brief (one to two paragraphs) outline of your proposed MCW thesis, summarising your proposed creative project (about 70% of the thesis) and proposed critical project (about 30% of the thesis). Please indicate the genre in which you would like to write your creative thesis in this outline. Critical projects usually take the form of a literary essay, a craft essay, or an exegesis
a portfolio of your creative writing (please refer below)
confirmation that your creative writing portfolio is your own personal work.

If you have a bachelor’s with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Application closing date

Applications close on 31 October for study commencing the following year.

English language requirements

To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

Portfolio of creative writing requirements

Your creative writing sample should be in the genre you wish to pursue in your thesis and limited to 4,000 words maximum for fiction, creative non-fiction, a theatre or film script, or a hybrid writing sample. For poetry, please submit a sample of up to ten poems (about 10-15 pages). If you are unable to upload your portfolio, please upload confirmation that you are sending your portfolio in hard copy to:

Academic Support Massey University Private Bag 11-222 Palmerston North

Please enquire for any other questions on required supporting documents.

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
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English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the programme if you wish to continue your studies.

The maximum time-frame for completion of this qualification is five years.

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification .

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Structure of the Master of Creative Writing

If you study full-time, you’ll take 120 credits per year or 60 credits per semester.

The Master of Creative Writing is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete the first part, before moving to the second.

Part One is composed of two online distance courses that may be taken full-time in a single semester or part-time over two consecutive semesters.

It is recommended that you take both of the List A courses to fulfil the requirements of Part One, but you may choose to take only one of the courses.

If you choose to take only 30 credits from List A, you must take 30 credits from List B.

A grade average of at least B+ is required in Part One in order to progress to Part Two.

Part Two (120 credits) is a thesis.

In part two you work one-on-one with a supervision. It also includes a programme of online talks and workshops.

Advanced entry

If you have a bachelor’s with honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English, with at least a B grade average you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

Courses and specialisations

Credit summary, 180 credits.

Part One List A course(s) – At least 30 credits
Part One List B course(s) – Up to 30 credits
Part Two thesis – 120 credits
A compulsory workshop

Advanced entry: Those who have already completed specified qualifications in advance of the minimum entry requirements and have been granted credit for it, may be able to complete this degree in 60 - 120 credits.

This is a parts-based qualification. This means there are regulations around your completion of Part One before progressing to Part Two, etc.

Course planning key

Part one (choose 60 credits from), list a (choose at least 30 credits from).

An introduction to practices of research with creative texts. Students will learn practical techniques for planning and producing research in critical and/or creative modes. Fostering a critical voice and debating the cultural and social value of aesthetic communication will be integral to the course.

An advanced study and practice of creative writing in its myriad contemporary forms.

List B (Choose no more than 30 credits from)

An advanced introduction to rhetoric and composition as a framework for writing research and writing instruction.

A study of literary culture in Britain and the Pacific during the Romantic and Victorian periods. This course explores relationships between poetry, novels, travel writing and political treatises in the period, focusing on the distinctive nature of literary engagements with contemporary social and political upheavals.

An advanced exploration of contemporary New Zealand fiction and poetry and its relationship to international aesthetic practices, in the context of globalisation and postcoloniality.

An advanced introduction to theories of postcolonial ethics and identity, and their relationship to selected works of literature from a range of postcolonial contexts.

What role does theatre have in the community? Is there a valid place for community theatre in a secular society? If so, what stories need to be told through theatre? How might we tell them? The exploration of these questions will involve, initially, the examination of a range of historical and contemporary models of community theatre. Students will then engage in exploratory workshops, in community research, writing, rehearsals and theatrical performance.

A supervised and guided independent study.

An examination of major developments in approaches to fiction in the twentieth century, focusing on modern and postmodern trends, and on how these have impacted on the rise and alleged decline of distinctions between elite art and popular culture. Texts for analysis are selected from both literature and film and include examples of canonical as well as popular fiction.

This course examines the critical context of contemporary media practice, exploring how media texts, technologies, and institutions respond to and produce processes of globalisation. Students will focus on the use of digital and mobile media technologies, and consciously negotiate decisions regarding the cultural, social, political, economic, ethical and environmental implications of their own media production, distribution and consumption.

Prerequisites: 154204 or 154224 or 154304

Part Two (Choose 120 credits from)

A supervised and guided independent study resulting in a published work.

Corequisites: 139861

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You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.

The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.

Current and returning Massey students can find their National Student Number in the student portal.

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Scholarship and award opportunities

Cat Pausé Postgraduate Scholarship
Massey University Postgraduate Overseas Research Grant

Fees disclaimer

This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice .

Careers and job opportunities

A Master of Creative Writing is one of the most creative and enriching degrees you can do. Employers seek out arts students for their lateral and analytical thinking, communication skills and creative ability.

There are various possibilities for creative writing graduates, including:

non-profit or corporate freelance writing
creative arts project coordination
writing for television, magazines, blogs or the book-publishing industry
inter-arts collaboration for arts festivals
writing for public relations
creative writing in advertising
performance-related writing and production
writing and advising on government policy
writing for social media.

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Creative Writing – Diploma in Arts

With a Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing) you will examine inspiring creative works and explore your personal creative approach through poetry, life writing, scriptwriting, and fiction.

Creative Writing – Graduate Diploma in Arts

Examine great creative works and start writing your own. The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in creative writing without completing a second bachelor’s degree.

English – Graduate Certificate in Arts

Understand how words shape our world with the Graduate Certificate in Arts (English).

English – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

With Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English), you can take your undergraduate study of English further.

English – Bachelor of Arts

Develop your passion for literature. Understand how great writing has shaped identity, culture, and society.

English – Diploma in Arts

Do you have a passion for literature? The Diploma in Arts (English) will give you versatile and transferable skills that can open many career pathways.

English – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

A Massey Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (English) will help you understand how language shapes the world we live in.

English – Master of Arts

With Massey’s Master of Arts (English) you can build on your undergraduate study and follow your passion for literature. Complete advanced research into an aspect of English, rhetoric or theatre studies.

English – Graduate Diploma in Arts

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (English) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in English without having to complete a second bachelor’s degree.

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Fully Funded MFA Programs in Creative Writing

As part of our series How to Fully Fund Your Master’s Degree , here is a list of universities that have fully funded MFA programs in creative writing. A Master’s of Fine Arts in creative writing can lead to a career as a professional writer, in academia, and more.

Fully funded MFA programs in Creative Writing offer a financial aid package for full-time students that includes full tuition remission as well as an annual stipend or salary during the entire program, which for Master’s degrees is usually 1-2 years. Funding usually comes with the expectation that students will teach or complete research in their field of study. Not all universities fully fund their Master’s students, which is why researching the financial aid offerings of many different programs, including small and lesser-known schools both in the U.S. and abroad, is essential.

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Here is the list of 53 universities that offer fully-funded MFA programs (Master’s of Fine Arts) in Creative Writing.

University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL): Students admitted to the MFA Program are guaranteed full financial support for up to 4-years. Assistantships include a stipend paid over nine months (currently $14,125), and full payment of up to 15 credit hours of graduate tuition.

University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ): All accepted MFA students receive full funding through a graduate teaching assistantship for 3 years. This package includes tuition remission, health insurance, and a modest stipend (in 2018 it was about $16,100 per academic year).

Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ): 3-year program. All students admitted to the MFA program who submit a complete and approved teaching assistantship application are awarded a TA by the Department of English. Each assistantship carries a three-course per year load and includes a tuition waiver and health insurance in addition to the TA stipend ($18,564 per year). In addition, students have diverse opportunities for additional financial and professional support.

University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR): Four-year program. Teaching assistantships currently carry an annual stipend of $13,500 for students with a BA. TAs also receive a waiver of all tuition costs and teach two courses each semester. Nearly all of our accepted students receive TAs. Additionally, the students compete each year for several fellowships.

Boise State University (Boise, Idaho): 3-year fully funded MFA program dedicated to poetry and fiction. All students receive a tuition waiver, health insurance, and a Teaching Assistantship with a stipend of $11,450 per year.

Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH): 2-year program, graduate assistantships (including stipend and scholarship) are available for all eligible face-to-face students. 100% tuition scholarship. Graduate stipend (the 2020-21 stipend is $11,500).

Brown University (Providence, RI): All incoming MFA students received full funding. All graduate students receive a fellowship that pays a monthly stipend and provides tuition remission, the health fee, and health insurance. The stipend for the 2020-2021 academic year is $29,926. Also, students in good standing receive a summer stipend of $2,993.

Boston University (Boston, MA): Tuition costs will be covered for every admitted student for the MFA degree in the BU Creative Writing Program. In addition, admitted students will receive university health insurance while they are enrolled, and all admitted students will receive stipend support of roughly $16,000 for the academic year.

Cornell University (Ithaca, NY): All MFA degree candidates are guaranteed 2 years of funding (including a stipend, a full-tuition fellowship, and student health insurance).

University of California Irvine (Irvine, CA): 3-year program. The Department is committed to providing 3 full years of financial support to all domestic students in the MFA Programs in Writing. Financial support for MFA students is given in the form of Teaching Assistantships providing full tuition coverage as well as University health insurance. Students will earn an estimated $22,569 for the academic year.

University of California San Diego (La Jolla, CA): MFA in Writing students are eligible for financial support if they study full-time, maintain good academic standing and make timely progress toward the degree. All students are eligible for full funding, including international students provided they meet the English language certification requirement for teaching assistants.

University of California Riverside (Riverside, CA): All incoming students are granted a full fellowship and stipend for their first year. After the first year, students receive full tuition and a salary through teaching assistantships.

Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL): 3-year program. All of the MFA students qualify for a position as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. The GTA position comes with a tuition waiver and a stipend. The standard stipend is $9,000, but some enhanced stipends are available. The Graduate College offers several fellowships for current graduate students.

Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL): The majority of students receive support in the form of a teaching assistantship and are provided with a stipend, a tuition waiver, and a health-insurance subsidy. MFA students receive a three-year assistantship. For 2022-23, MA/MFA stipends will be $16,400, and typically these amounts go up each year. Also, The FSU Graduate School offers several fellowships and awards.

Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville, GA): The MFA Program offers workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, and students take cross-genre workshops. All students admitted to the MFA program receive a Graduate Assistantship for all 3 years that includes a stipend and tuition remission.

University of Houston (Houston, TX): MFA students can receive a teaching assistantship for 3 years. Starting salary for MFAs is $17,935/9 months. Students in the Creative. As part of the assistantship, students are awarded either a Graduate Tuition Fellowship, which remits tuition, or a Creative Writing Program Fellowship, which covers the cost of tuition.

University of Idaho (Moscow, Idaho): All English Teaching Assistants (TA’s) are offered full tuition waivers. Teaching Assistants are given a stipend of $14,000 per year. Also offers three scholarships and three outstanding fellowships to support qualified MFA, graduate students.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Urbana, IL): Three-year MFA program. Students accepted into the MFA program will receive full tuition waivers, guaranteed teaching assistantships.

Indiana University (Bloomington, IN): M.F.A. programs offer a generous teaching package to creative writing students. All applicants receive consideration for appropriate fellowships that will carry a stipend of about $19,000, plus tuition and fee-remission that covers roughly 90% of the cost of enrollment.

Iowa State University (Ames, IA): 3-year MFA program. Starting half-time 20 hours per week teaching assistantships for MFA students total $19,250 over 10 months and also receive a full-tuition waiver scholarship (approximate value $10,140) and health insurance coverage. The department has several resources available through which to offer fellowships and scholarships to qualifying new students.

University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA): 2-year residency program. Financial assistance is available for all students enrolled in the program, in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships. Most fellowships and assistantships provide either tuition scholarships or full tuition remission.

John Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD): 2-year program. All students receive full tuition, health insurance, and a generous teaching fellowship, currently set at $30,500 per year. Some students work as assistant editors on The Hopkins Review. They often win prizes such as Stegner Fellowships or grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

University of Maryland (College Park, MD): This 3-year program accepts 8 applicants who are fully funded by Teaching Assistantships for up to three years of graduate study. Our aid packages include a stipend of about $20,000 per academic year and 60 credit hours of tuition remission.

Miami University (Oxford, OH): All students admitted to the MFA program in Creative Writing hold generous Graduate Assistantships (which include a summer stipend). Non-teaching assistantships may also be available.

University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL): An intensive two-year study with a third year option. The James Michener Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships support all our graduate students. Awards include a full tuition waiver and annual stipend of $18,915.

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI): All MFA students accepted into the program are offered a full tuition waiver, a stipend of $23,000/yearly as well as $5,000 in summer funding, and health care benefits. Additionally, various fellowships and prizes are awarded each year to MFA students.

University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN): All admitted MFAs receive full funding, in the form of teaching assistantships or fellowships. Teaching assistantships carry a full tuition waiver, health benefits, and a stipend of about $18,600. Also, a variety of fellowships are available for graduate students.

University of Mississippi (University, MS): All of our students are fully funded. We offer two main sources of funding, the Grisham Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships.

University of Nevada Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV): 3-year program. All MFA students admitted to the Creative Writing International program at UNLV are offered Graduate Assistantship funding of $15,000 per year (which includes in-state tuition and provisions for health insurance).

Northwestern University (Evanston, IL): Funding is provided for 3 full years, summers included. Tuition is covered by a tuition scholarship during any quarter in which you are receiving a stipend.

University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN): Every student admitted to the MFA receives a full-tuition scholarship, a fellowship that carries a full stipend of $16,000 per year and access to a 100% health insurance subsidy.

North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC): A two-year, fully-funded program, They accept only about a dozen students each year and offer full funding in the form of a graduate teaching assistantship to all eligible admitted applicants.

Ohio State University (Columbus, OH): All admitted students are fully funded for our 3-year MFA program in Creative Writing. In addition, all students receive either a graduate teaching associateship, a Graduate School fellowship or a combination of the two. For graduate teaching associateships, the student receives a stipend of at least $17,000 for the nine-month academic year.

University of Oregon (Eugene OR): A two-year residency MFA program. All incoming MFA students funded with a teaching appointment. Student instructors receive tuition remission, monthly stipends of approximately $18,000.

Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR): All students admitted to the MFA program will automatically receive a standard teaching Graduate Teaching Assistantship contract, which provides full tuition remission and stipend of approximately $12,800 per year to cover living expenses. In addition to tuition remission, all graduate students have the option to receive 89% coverage of health insurance costs for themselves and their dependents.

University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA): 3-year MFA program. All students admitted to the program will receive Teaching Assistantships for two or three years. All Teaching Assistantships include salary, medical benefits, and tuition remission.

Rutgers University–Newark (Newark, NJ): Each full-time incoming student receives in-state Tuition Remission and a Chancellor’s Stipend of 15K per year. Students are also eligible for Teaching Assistantships, and Part-Time Lectureships teaching Comp or Creative Writing. Teaching Assistantships are $25,969 (approximate) plus health benefits.

University of South Florida (Tampa, FL): 3-year program. MFA students receive a tuition waiver, a teaching assistantship that comes with a stipend, and enrollment in group health insurance.

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL): Almost all MFA students hold graduate assistantships, which provide stipends for the academic year and full remission of tuition. The annual stipend, which comes with tuition remission, ranges from $13,000 to $14,500.

Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY): Three-Year M.F.A. in Creative Writing. All students are fully funded. Each student admitted receives a full-tuition scholarship in addition to an annual stipend of $17,500.

University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC): 3-year MFA program. The MFA at Carolina is pleased to provide fellowship and/or assistantship funding to all accepted students, earning our program the designation of “fully funded” from Poets and Writers.

University of Tennessee — Knoxville (Knoxville, TN): There is no cost to apply to the MFA program. All of our PhD candidates and MFA students are fully funded, with generous opportunities for additional financial support.

University of Texas in Austin (Austin, TX): All students in the New Writers Project receive three years of full funding through a combination of teaching assistantships (TA), assistant instructorships (AI), and fellowship support. The complete package includes full tuition remission, health insurance, and a salary.

University of Texas James Michener Center (Austin, TX): A three-year, fully funded residency MFA program that provides full and equal funding to every writer. All admitted students receive a fellowship of $29,500 per academic year, plus total coverage of tuition.

Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN): Each year a small, select class of talented writers of fiction and poetry enroll in Vanderbilt’s three-year, fully-funded MFA Program in Creative Writing. The University Fellowship provides full-tuition benefits, health insurance, and a stipend of $30,000/yearly. In 2nd year and third-year students have the opportunity to teach for one semester.

University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA): Three-year MFA program. Students will receive fellowship support and/or teaching income in the amount of $20,000 each academic year, as well as full funding of your tuition, enrollment fees, and the health insurance premium for single-person coverage through the university.

Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA): Three-year MFA degree offers tracks in Poetry and Fiction, and all students are fully and equally funded via GTA-ships of more than $20,000 per year.

Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO): Because of selectivity and size they are able to offer all the new students full and equal financial aid for both years in the program in the form of a University Fellowship, which provides a complete tuition waiver plus a stipend sufficient for students to live comfortably in our relatively inexpensive city. All MFA students receive health insurance through Washington University.

Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY): Three-year, fully-funded, residential MFA program in creative writing offering generous assistantships, which will allow MFA students to gain valuable experience tutoring and teaching.

West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV): A three-year program. All Master of Fine Arts students receive a full tuition waiver and an assistantship, which includes a stipend valued at $16,750.

Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas): Most of the MFA students are GTAs who teach two composition classes each semester. They pay no tuition, receive $4,250 each semester and may buy discounted health insurance. The MFA program also awards two $12,500 fellowships each year.

University of Wisconsin–Madison (Madison, WI): All accepted MFA candidates receive tuition remissions, teaching assistantships, generous health insurance, and other financial support. In addition to the approximately $14,680 paid to each MFA annually in exchange for teaching, every MFA candidate will receive another $9,320 in scholarships each year.

University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY): All of our full-time MFA students are fully funded with two-year graduate assistantships. Currently, assistantships include a stipend of $12,330 per academic year, a tuition and fees waiver, and student health insurance. Students also receive summer stipends of up to $2,000 for the summer.

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Creative writing.

The Creative Writing Department offers writing workshops in fiction writing, poetry, and nonfiction writing. Courses are also offered in film writing, structure and style, translation, and the short story.

For questions about specific courses, contact the department.

Registration Procedures and Course Approval

All creative writing classes have limited enrollments and require instructor or departmental approval prior to registration.

Students should visit the Writing Department's website for details and instructions.

Registration Procedures

INTERMEDIATE FICTION WORKSHOP WRIT2100W001 3 pts

Intermediate workshops are for students with some experience with creative writing, and whose prior work merits admission to the class (as judged by the professor). Intermediate workshops present a higher creative standard than beginning workshops, and increased expectations to produce finished work. By the end of the semester, each student will have produced at least seventy pages of original fiction. Students are additionally expected to write extensive critiques of the work of their peers. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

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Times/location, section/call number, intermediate fiction workshop writ2100w002 3 pts, intermediate nonfiction wrkshp writ2200w001 3 pts.

The intermediate workshop in nonfiction is designed for students with some experience in writing literary nonfiction. Intermediate workshops present a higher creative standard than beginning workshops and an expectation that students will produce finished work. Outside readings supplement and inform the exercises and longer written projects. By the end of the semester, students will have produced thirty to forty pages of original work in at least two traditions of literary nonfiction. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

INTERMEDIATE POETRY WORKSHOP WRIT2300W001 3 pts

Intermediate poetry workshops are for students with some prior instruction in the rudiments of poetry writing and prior poetry workshop experience. Intermediate poetry workshops pose greater challenges to students and maintain higher critical standards than beginning workshops. Students will be instructed in more complex aspects of the craft, including the poetic persona, the prose poem, the collage, open-field composition, and others. They will also be assigned more challenging verse forms such as the villanelle and also non-European verse forms such as the pantoum. They will read extensively, submit brief critical analyses, and put their instruction into regular practice by composing original work that will be critiqued by their peers. By the end of the semester each student will have assembled a substantial portfolio of finished work. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

BODY & WORD WRIT3037W001 3 pts

Our writing often appears primarily as a product of cognitive faculties, and we easily overlook the profound influence our bodies exert on our thoughts and, consequently, our writing. Our perception of language itself is tied to how we perceive our physical selves. We can understand our bodies materially, as intricate structures of bone, muscle, and cells, or kinesthetically, through movement, force, and tone, intertwined with a spectrum of sensations like pain and pleasure, which intersect with our psychological and emotional landscapes. Through a series of movement exercises, readings, and writing assignments, this seminar delves into the profound impact a deeper understanding of our bodies and their movement can have on our writing, and conversely, how writing can influence our bodily experiences. Using various artistic mediums such as dance, film, literature, and fine arts, we aim to enhance our ability to articulate and write the body's presence and movement through space and time. Students from all concentrations are encouraged to join.

ADVANCED FICTION WORKSHOP WRIT3100Q001 3 pts

Building on the work of the Intermediate Workshop, Advanced Workshops are reserved for the most accomplished creative writing students. A significant body of writing must be produced and revised. Particular attention will be paid to the components of fiction: voice, perspective, characterization, and form. Students will be expected to finish several short stories, executing a total artistic vision on a piece of writing. The critical focus of the class will include an examination of endings and formal wholeness, sustaining narrative arcs, compelling a reader's interest for the duration of the text, and generating a sense of urgency and drama in the work. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

ADVANCED FICTION WORKSHOP WRIT3100Q002 3 pts

Senior fiction workshop writ3101q001 4 pts.

Seniors who are majors in creative writing are given priority for this course. Enrollment is limited, and is by permission of the professor. The senior workshop offers students the opportunity to work exclusively with classmates who are at the same high level of accomplishment in the major. Students in the senior workshops will produce and revise a new and substantial body of work. In-class critiques and conferences with the professor will be tailored to needs of each student. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

HOW TO BUILD A PERSON WRIT3121W001 3 pts

Apocalypses now writ3125w001 3 pts, the ecstasy of influence writ3132w001 3 pts.

What does it mean to be original? How do we differentiate plagiarism from pastiche, appropriation from homage? And how do we build on pre-existing traditions while simultaneously creating work that reflects our own unique experiences of the world?

In a 2007 essay for Harper ’ s magazine, Jonathan Lethem countered critic Harold Bloom’s theory of “the anxiety of influence” by proposing, instead, an “ecstasy of influence”; Lethem suggested that writers embrace rather than reject the unavoidable imprints of their literary forbearers. Beginning with Lethem’s essay—which, itself, is composed entirely of borrowed (or “sampled”) text—this class will consider the nature of literary influence, and its role in the development of voice.

Each week, students will read from pairings of older stories and novel excerpts with contemporary work that falls within the same artistic lineage. In doing so, we’ll track the movement of stylistic, structural, and thematic approaches to fiction across time, and think about the different ways that stories and novels can converse with one another. We will also consider the influence of other artistic mediums—music, visual art, film and television—on various texts. Students will then write their own original short pieces modeled after the readings. Just as musicians cover songs, we will “cover” texts, adding our own interpretive imprints.

SENIOR NONFICTION WORKSHOP WRIT3201W001 4 pts

HYBRID NONFICTION FORMS WRIT3214W001 3 pts

Writing about art writ3215w001 3 pts.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Department approval NOT required.

This course will introduce students to writing about visual art. We will take our models from art history and contemporary art discourse, and students will be prompted to write with and about current art exhibitions and events throughout the city. The modes of art writing we will encounter include: the practice of ekphrasis (poems which describe or derive their inspiration from a work of art); writers such as John Ashbery, Gary Indiana, Eileen Myles, and others who for periods of their life held positions as art critics while composing poetry and works of fiction; writers such as Etel Adnan, Susan Howe, and Renee Gladman who have produced literature and works of art in equal measure. We will also look at artists who have written essays and poetry throughout their careers such as Robert Smithson, Glenn Ligon, Gregg Bordowitz, Moyra Davey, and Hannah Black, and consider both the visual qualities of writing and the ways that visual artists have used writing in their work. Lastly, we will consider what it means to write through a “milieu” of visual artists, such as those associated with the New York School and Moscow Conceptualism. Throughout the course students will produce original works and complete a final writing project that enriches, complicates, and departs from their own interests and preoccupations.

SCIENCE AND SENSIBILITY WRIT3217W001 3 pts

Life stories writ3225w001 3 pts.

In this seminar, we will target nonfiction that tells stories about lives: profiles, memoirs, and biographies. We will examine how the practice of this kind of nonfiction, and ideas about it, have evolved over the past 150 years. Along the way, we will ask questions about these nonfiction forms: How do reporters, memoirists, biographers, and critics make sense of their subjects? How do they create work as rich as the best novels and short stories? Can criticism explicate the inner life of a human subject? What roles do voice, point-of-view, character, dialogue, and plot—the traditional elements of fiction—play? Along the way, we’ll engage in issues of identity and race, memory and self, real persons and invented characters and we’ll get glimpses of such key publications as The Atlantic Monthly, The New Yorker, Esquire, Harper’s, and The New York Review of Books. Some writers we will consider: Frederick Douglass, Louisa May Alcott, Walt Whitman, Henry Adams, Joseph Mitchell, Lillian Ross, James Agee, John Hersey, Edmund Wilson, Gore Vidal, Gay Talese, James Baldwin, Vladimir Nabokov, Janet Malcolm, Robert Caro, Joyce Carol Oates, Toni Morrison, Joan Didion, and Henry Louis Gates Jr. The course regularly welcomes guest speakers.

ADVANCED POETRY WORKSHOP WRIT3300W001 3 pts

This poetry workshop is reserved for accomplished poetry writers and maintains the highest level of creative and critical expectations. Students will be encouraged to develop their strengths and to cultivate a distinctive poetic vision and voice but must also demonstrate a willingness to broaden their range and experiment with new forms and notions of the poem. A portfolio of poetry will be written and revised with the critical input of the instructor and the workshop. Please visit https://arts.columbia.edu/writing/undergraduate for information about registration procedures.

Ecopoetics WRIT3321W001 3 pts

“There are things / We live among ‘and to see them / Is to know ourselves.’”

George Oppen, “Of Being Numerous”

In this class we will read poetry like writers that inhabit an imperiled planet, understanding our poems as being in direct conversation both with the environment as well as writers past and present with similar concerns and techniques. Given the imminent ecological crises we are facing, the poems we read will center themes of place, ecology, interspecies dependence, the role of humans in the destruction of the planet, and the “necropastoral” (to borrow a term from Joyelle McSweeney), among others. We will read works by poets and writers such as (but not limited to) John Ashbery, Harryette Mullen, Asiya Wadud, Wendy Xu, Ross Gay, Simone Kearney, Kim Hyesoon, Marcella Durand, Arthur Rimbaud, Geoffrey G. O’Brien, Muriel Rukeyser, George Oppen, Terrance Hayes, Juliana Spahr, and W.S. Merwin—reading several full collections as well as individual poems and essays by scholars in the field.

Through close readings, in-class exercises, discussions, and creative/critical writings, we will invest in and investigate facets of the dynamic lyric that is aware of its environs (sound, image, line), while also exploring traditional poetic forms like the Haibun, ode, prose poem, and elegy. Additionally, we will seek inspiration in outside mediums such as film, visual art, and music, as well as, of course, the natural world. As a class, we will explore the highly individual nature of writing processes and talk about building writing practices that are generative as well as sustainable.

21STC AM POETRY & ITS CONCERNS WRIT3365W001 3 pts

The lyric has often been conceived of as timeless in its content and inwardly-directed in its mode of address, yet so many poems with lasting claim on our attention point unmistakably outward, addressing the particulars of their times. This course will examine the ways in which an array of 21st poets have embraced, indicted, and anatomized their cultural and historical contexts, diagnosing society’s ailments, indulging in its obsessions, and sharing its concerns. Engaging with such topics as race, class, war, death, trauma, feminism, pop culture and sexuality, how do poets adapt poetic form to provide meaningful and relevant insights without losing them to beauty, ambiguity, and music? How is pop star Rihanna a vehicle for discussing feminism and isolation? What does it mean to write about Black masculinity after Ferguson? In a time when poetry’s cultural relevancy is continually debated in academia and in the media, how can today’s poets use their art to hold a mirror to modern living? This class will explore how writers address present-day topics in light of their own subjectivity, how their works reflect larger cultural trends and currents, and how critics as well as poets themselves have reflected on poetry’s, and the poet’s, changing social role. In studying how these writers complicate traditional notions of what poetry should and shouldn’t do, both in terms of content and of form, students will investigate their own writing practices, fortify their poetic voices, and create new works that engage directly and confidently with the world in which they are written.

STORIES WITHIN STORIES WRIT3404W001 3 pts

The science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, in her sly, radical manifesto of sorts “Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction,” proposes an idea of the “bottle as hero”: instead of conflict serving as our central organizing theory for narrative, she suggests that “the natural, proper, fitting shape of the novel might be that of a sack, a bag.” In other words: a container. These containers needn’t only apply to novels, I contend, but many types of literary narratives, whether they are classified as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or some hybrid of forms.

With this in mind, the generative cross-genre craft seminar Stories within Stories aims to uncover beautiful and practical approaches to gathering small narratives into a larger, cohesive whole. Readings will include Svetlana Alexievich’s devastating novels in voices, Percival Everett’s incendiary novel-within-a-novel Erasure , Ted Chiang’s mesmerizing historical fantasy, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s braided essays of restoration, Nâzım Hikmet’s epic in verse Human Landscapes from My Country , Renee Gladman’s cross-disciplinary approaches to writing and drawing, Yevgenia Belorusets’s dispatches from Ukraine, Edward Gauvin’s identity-memoir-in-contributors’ bios, Saidiya Hartman’s speculative histories, Gary Indiana’s gleefully acerbic roman à clef Do Everything in the Dark , Alejandro Zambra’s standardized test-inspired literature, W. G. Sebald’s saturnine essay-fiction, and Lisa Hsiao Chen’s meld of biography and autobiography, as well as fiction and nonfiction by Clarice Lispector, Vauhini Vara, Eileen Myles, Olga Tokarczuk, and Julie Hecht, among other texts.

In addition, we will also read essays on craft and storytelling by Le Guin, Gladman, Zambra, Lydia Davis, Walter Benjamin, Garielle Lutz, Ben Mauk, and more. What we learn in this course we will apply to our own work, which will consist of regular creative writing responses drawn from the readings and a creative final project. Students will also learn to keep a daily journal of writing.

FICTION WORKSHOP WRIT5100R001 6 pts

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CROSS-GENRE SEMINAR

CROSS-GENRE SEMINAR WRIT6010Q002 3 pts

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TRANSLATION SEMINAR

TRANSLATION SEMINAR WRIT6410R002 3 pts

Fiction lecture writ6510r001 3 pts, nonfiction lecture writ6520r001 3 pts.

NONFICTION LECTURE

POETRY LECTURE WRIT6530R001 3 pts

POETRY LECTURE

NONFICTION THESIS WORKSHOP WRIT8200R001 9 pts

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Research Arts for MFA Writing Program - Students Must Have Completed 60 Points to Register

WRIT RESEARCH ARTS INTERNSHIP WRIT9800RRI1 6 pts

Interenship for MFA Writing Research Arts Students

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What Can You Do With a Creative Writing Degree?

In our digitally-driven era, where rapid change is the only constant, the question “what can you do with a creative writing degree?” holds new weight. Fortunately, the answer also holds many possibilities that you may not have considered.

While artificial intelligence and other technological advancements can change how we work and live, the value of human creativity remains irreplaceable. A postgraduate degree in creative writing can be a catalyst for not only honing this unique skill but leveraging it to expand job prospects.

As a creative writing degree graduate, you will develop skills that can lead to success in a range of fields - including careers as a social media manager, English coordinator, literary agent, media and communications professional and more.

Let’s explore a number of the top positions you can pursue with a creative writing degree, plus additional benefits of obtaining this postgraduate qualification.

What careers can I pursue with a creative writing degree?

The ability to crystallise original ideas and craft compelling stories holds strong value that extends well beyond the page (or computer screen). A creative writing degree provides a solid pathway toward a number of lucrative and in-demand careers.

Here are some examples.

Content manager

A content manager is responsible for overseeing the ideation, production and distribution of an organisation’s content strategy. Depending on the priorities, budget and structure of the business, this can include social media content (visual and captions), emails, advertisements, podcasts and more.

Content managers can work in-house for brands, at agencies that serve a number of clients, or in a freelance or self-employed capacity. Because there is such variety in the type of content manager positions available, the salary varies too. In Australia , entry-level positions can start at around $90,000 and can exceed $140,000.

Senior content writer

Senior content writers are the wordsmiths behind a wide range of internal and external communication for a business. Their role can span anything from crafting short-form social media content and email marketing campaigns, to long-from blogs, case studies, website copy, ebooks and more.

Like content managers, content writers can work in-house, for agencies or run their own businesses. In Australia, entry-level positions start at $90,000, while more experienced content writers can earn up to $116,000 and beyond.

Literary agent

If you’re a lifelong lover of reading but don’t see yourself becoming a published author, the role of literary agent may be perfect for you. Literary agents act on behalf of writers to help their stories get published. Their role involves reading hundreds (if not more) of stories to find the strongest ones and then finding publishers who will pay the writers for their work.

Literary agents typically work on a commission basis and, according to the Economic Research Institute , earn an average of just over $100,000 a year.

Editor or proofreader

Editors can work in newspapers, magazines, publishing houses, agencies, marketing departments, video and radio news outlets, or for themselves. Their key responsibility is to ensure the messaging, tone and overall structure of a piece of writing is as strong and aligned with its relevant goals as possible. A proofreader can work in the same settings as an editor but typically comes in at the final stage of the process to amend surface-level errors in spelling and grammar. Both of these roles will only become more important as more businesses begin to integrate AI. In Australia, editors earn on average between $76,000 - $117,000 and proofreaders can earn between $62,000 - $76,000. Many outlets will combine the responsibilities.

English coordinator

The responsibilities of an English coordinator include the planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating of English programs in schools and educational institutions. These positions play an important role in both the operational aspects of the English department and the aptitude of the school’s curriculum and learning goals.

In Australia, academic coordinators typically earn between $55,000 - $137,000, depending on experience level and place of employment.

TV and film writer

Have you ever been so gripped by a television series that you binged a whole season in one hit? Behind every addictive TV show and movie are great writers. As the title implies, TV and film writers are responsible for the concept ideation, plot development and scriptwriting of TV series and movies. Often, they’ll work in teams, but in some cases they may work alone.

In Australia, the average screenwriter's salary is over $107,000 . This increases in certain cities like Sydney, where it is over $114,000 .

Journalists are responsible for sourcing, writing and producing stories for news publications, a role that may include conducting interviews and uploading/editing copy and videos. Journalists can work for print newspapers, magazines, online publications, TV programs, social media outlets, radio, or on a freelance basis.

In Australia, the average salary for a journalist ranges from $64,000 for entry-level positions to just over $100,000. In some cases, such as a news anchor, the salary can be closer to $200,000 .

Media communications

Media communications professionals can work in a number of roles under the media umbrella, including public relations (PR), marketing, advertising, film production, and more. Many of these roles require and develop transferable skills, making it easy to expand or pivot from one position into another.

In Australia, the average salary ranges from $83,000 to $110,000, but more senior positions can earn closer to $200,000 and well beyond.

Social media writer

A social media writer or social content producer works closely with the content manager and sometimes senior content writer to create compelling on-brand content for a brand’s social platforms. This may include TikTok, Instagram and Facebook organic captions or copy for paid advertising.

In Australia, the average salary for a social media content creator is $60,000 to $85,000. This can increase significantly depending on level of experience and the employer.

Published author

Contrary to popular belief, consumers still buy books. In 2022, book sales in the US alone surged by a significant 9 per cent . If becoming a novelist and/or published author is something you’ve always dreamed of, a creative writing course could be the perfect stepping stone. While it can be very challenging to find a publisher, understanding the industry and opportunities that are out there will put you in a great position to get your work out in the market. Luckily, this course helps you learn these strategies.

The salary for an author varies significantly based on the publisher, notoriety of the author and sales of the book. The average earnings vary from $80,000 to $131,000, but of course can go much higher depending on your success.

What are the other benefits to studying a postgraduate creative writing degree?

Still wondering what you can do with a creative writing degree? The possibilities extend beyond advanced career prospects. Here are some other benefits.

Elevate your creativity

A creative writing degree offers the opportunity for self-discovery and artistic growth. By exploring the nuances between different creative genres, and tapping into cutting-edge methodologies and techniques for writing, you’ll also uncover different aspects of yourself and your own creativity.

Expand both career and personal opportunities

From social media writer to English coordinator to internal comms officer, the number of career opportunities facilitated by a creative writing degree are extensive. Why? Because the abilities to recognise and develop original ideas, express creativity, communicate with excellence, and recognise or craft a compelling story are skills you’ll have for life. They’re also skills that can improve your relationships, creative fulfilment and overall well-being. The examples outlined above are only the beginning.

Stand out to employers

Postgraduate degrees are heavyweight qualifications. Being accepted into a postgraduate course and then completing it shows employers you’ve studied the craft at a high level and learned from the best. You’ll also be equipped with distinctive creative skills that can help you stand out in the sea of same-sounding copy as more businesses integrate AI.

Learn from experts

During a Master of Creative Writing, you’ll learn from world-class academics and published, award-winning writers. These experts will not only help you understand creative theory and methodology, but help you hone your own unique ability - so you can channel it toward whatever career or creative aspirations you wish to achieve.

Unleash your creative writing potential

Edith Cowan University (ECU)’s online Master of Creative Writing was created to nurture writers by fuelling their creativity. With immersive, contemporary learning experiences, accelerated learning options and industry experts at the helm - students will be armed with a deep understanding of creative techniques and publication-ready work.

Amplify your creativity and refine your skills with ECU Online’s Master of Creative Writing or Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing.

To find out more, reach out to one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760, email [email protected] , or download a brochure.

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Blending theory and practice with industry insight, the course prepares graduates for the practicalities of writing, publishing and effective communication in today’s rapidly changing media environment. The course offers the flexibility to study a range of specific writing forms and genres, allowing students to build a portfolio of creative work as a basis for further study and/or professional endeavours.

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The Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing and Communication (GDCWC) is designed to equip developing writers and communication professionals with the critical, personal and technical skills needed to fully discern and pursue their creative call. Students in the GDCWC undertake a combination of Core and elective units designed to foster excellence in critical thinking, self-knowledge, and creative communication needed for professional excellence in the writing arts and publishing industry. The course also includes an emphasis on creative writing and communication in light of Tabor’s underpinning Christian ethos.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the GDCWC graduates will be able apply a body of knowledge in a range of creative writing and communication contexts:

  Investigate the nature and value of creative excellence in social, psychological and theological perspective in order to develop a critically informed understanding of their creative practice
Employ critical reading, research, writing and technical communication skills to enhance their creative practice and communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences
Investigate how communication media have, historically, shaped human thought and culture , and explain the implications of this for their own creative practice
Evaluate the cultural and aesthetic value of classic and contemporary literature, as well as new media texts, in order to enhance and explain their own creative work.
Work collaboratively and individually to generate and evaluate a range of creative communication projects utilising advanced oral and written communication skills
Analyse trends in publishing and communication markets in order to strategically promote themselves and their work

Related Courses

Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing and Communication

Postgraduate course.

The Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing and Communication (GCCWC) is designed to equip new and developing writers with the knowledge and skills needed to discern and pursue their creative call across a range of communication professions. Specifically intended for those with little or no prior qualification in the field, the GCCWC offers the flexibility to study a range of specific writing forms and genres, allowing students to build a portfolio of creative work as a basis for further study and/or professional endeavours. More Information

The Master of Creative Writing and Communication (MCWC) is designed to equip established and aspiring communication professionals with a critically nuanced, technically robust understanding of their creative call and the practicalities of writing, editing and publishing in today’s rapidly changing media environment. With a strong focus on the practicalities of editing and publishing in the 21 st century, the course enables graduates to better understand their creative call and so engage effectively with contemporary society in their personal approach to storytelling. More Information

HSW110.8 Storytelling and Communication Foundations
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HSW112.8 Writing Prose Fiction
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You can study on campus at Adelaide – Millswood SA , or fully online.

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What do i need for entry, academic requirements.

Entry requirements for the GDCWC will include completion of an undergraduate qualification in creative writing or a closely related field, such as journalism, media studies, humanities or any communication-rich discipline area like education, human services, youth work, or ministry studies. Demonstrated significant and relevant professional experience may also form the basis of a student’s admission to the award – please contact Head of Program for further information.

How much does it cost?

Learn more about fees and available payment options .

When can I start?

Semester 1 – February Semester 2 – July

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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing and Communication after 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.

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Creative Writing MA, PGCert

Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills through practice, revision and discussion.

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Our Creative Writing MA develops your understanding of your own writing and your technical writing skills.

You'll further your awareness of:

writing processes
professional writing

This PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills. We teach creative writing in three areas:

prose writing, with an emphasis on short fiction, creative non-fiction and the essay
poetry with an emphasis on the practice and study of a variety of poetic traditions and contemporary techniques
scriptwriting, which includes writing for the theatre and screenwriting

Through these areas, we'll introduce you to a wide range of subjects and opportunities with which writers are working professionally.

Members of our Creative Writing staff have received national and international recognition for their writing. You'll work with them to prepare your own writing for submission.

If you complete the Creative Writing PGCert, you can choose to transfer to the second year of our part-time MA.

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Qualifications explained.

Find out about the different qualification options for this course.

An MA is a taught Master’s degree. It usually involves the study of social sciences, art and humanities, and business, consulting and management. It typically includes:

subject-specific taught modules
a dissertation or research project of approximately 15,000 – 18,000 words

You'll usually study an MA full-time over 12 months.

A Master of Arts is awarded for the successful completion of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit dissertation or research project.

Find out about different types of postgraduate qualifications .

A PGCert is awarded if you successfully complete half of the taught modules (60 credits).

What you'll learn

Through this Creative Writing Master's you'll be inducted into the habits and inventive strategies of writers in a module dedicated to this process. You'll also begin to concentrate on skills specific to different fields of the writing craft.

You'll go on to test your own writing in one of three workshops dedicated to poetry, prose or script. You'll also take the opportunity to focus on areas of imaginative writing that are specialisms of our staff. Examples of our specialisms include:

dramatic monologue
poetry and translation
life writing
screenwriting

Our Profession of Writing module explores the roles and importance of:

professional opportunities for creative writers

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions .

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Compulsory Modules	Credits
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	20
	20

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	20
	20
	20
	20
	20
	20
	20
	20
	20
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The range of modules will be different if you're studying part-time.

Compulsory modules

Process (20 credits)

Optional modules

Craft: Prose (20 credits)
Craft: Poetry (20 credits)
Craft: Theatre Script (20 credits)
Screenwriting (20 credits)
Poetry and Translation (20 credits)
The Short Story (20 credits)

How you'll learn

You’ll be taught using a range of methods, typically including:

taught sessions
guided reading
individual consultations

The portfolio will see you finely develop your work through one-to-one supervision. Our small seminar groups and one-to-one supervision mean you'll work closely with your tutors, who are all writing practitioners.

All our classes take place in the early evening.

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

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Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

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You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your development

Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing allow you to advance your creative ability through:

You will further your awareness of:

writing craft

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Name: Oisín
Nationality: British
Graduated: 2020
Now working as: Software developer, writer and filmmaker

"I was inspired by the talent and creativity of my peers, and many of them have gone on to be published and recognised. We still support one another, sharing our successes and challenges along the way."

Find out what Oisín liked the most about studying Creative Writing MA at Newcastle University and how this degree helped him in his career as a software developer.

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Earning A Master’s In Creative Writing: What To Know

Updated: Nov 1, 2023, 1:51pm

Earning A Master’s In Creative Writing: What To Know

Do you want to create written work that ignites a reader’s imagination and even changes their worldview? With a master’s in creative writing, you can develop strong storytelling and character development skills, equipping you to achieve your writing goals.

If you’re ready to strengthen your writing chops and you enjoy writing original works to inspire others, tell interesting stories and share valuable information, earning a master’s in creative writing may be the next step on your career journey.

The skills learned in a creative writing master’s program qualify you to write your own literary works, teach others creative writing principles or pursue various other careers.

This article explores master’s degrees in creative writing, including common courses and concentrations, admission requirements and careers that use creative writing skills. Read on to learn more about earning a master’s degree in creative writing.

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What Is a Master’s in Creative Writing?

A master’s in creative writing is an advanced degree that helps you develop the skills to write your own novel, poetry, screenplay or nonfiction book. This degree can also prepare you for a career in business, publishing, education, marketing or communications.

In a creative writing master’s degree program, you can expect to analyze literature, explore historical contexts of literary works, master techniques for revising and editing, engage in class workshops and peer critiques, and write your own original work.

Creative writing master’s programs usually require a thesis project, which should be well-written, polished and ready to publish. Typical examples of thesis projects include poetry collections, memoirs, essay collections, short story collections and novels.

A master’s in creative writing typically requires about 36 credits and takes two years to complete. Credit requirements and timelines vary by program, so you may be able to finish your degree quicker.

Specializations for a Master’s in Creative Writing

Below are a few common concentrations for creative writing master’s programs. These vary by school, so your program’s offerings may look different.

This concentration helps you develop fiction writing skills, such as plot development, character creation and world-building. A fiction concentration is a good option if you plan to write short stories, novels or other types of fiction.

A nonfiction concentration focuses on the mechanics of writing nonfiction narratives. If you plan to write memoirs, travel pieces, magazine articles, technical documents or nonfiction books, this concentration may suit you.

Explore the imagery, tone, rhythm and structure of poetry with a poetry concentration. With this concentration, you can expect to develop your poetry writing skills and learn to curate poetry for journals and magazines.

Screenwriting

Screenwriting is an excellent concentration to explore if you enjoy creating characters and telling stories to make them come alive for television or film. This specialization covers how to write shorts, episodic serials, documentaries and feature-length film scripts.

Admission Requirements for a Master’s in Creative Writing

Below are some typical admission requirements for master’s in creative writing degree programs. These requirements vary, so check with your program to ensure you’ve met the appropriate requirements.

Application for admission
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Transcripts from previous education
Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement or essay

Common Courses in a Master’s in Creative Writing

Story and concept.

This course focuses on conceptualizing, planning and developing stories on a structural level. Learners study how to generate ideas, develop interesting plots, create outlines, draft plot arcs, engage in world-building and create well-rounded characters who move their stories forward.

Graduate Studies in English Literature

Understanding literature is essential to building a career in creative writing. This course prepares you to teach, study literature or write professionally. Expect to discuss topics such as phonology, semantics, dialects, syntax and the history of the English language.

Workshop in Creative Nonfiction

You’ll study classic and contemporary creative nonfiction in this course. Workshops in creative nonfiction explore how different genres have emerged throughout history and how previous works influence new works. In some programs, this course focuses on a specific theme.

Foundations in Fiction

In this course, you’ll explore how the novel has developed throughout literary history and how the short story emerged as an art form. Coursework includes reading classic and contemporary works, writing response essays and crafting critical analyses.

MA in Creative Writing vs. MFA in Creative Writing: What’s the Difference?

While the degrees are similar, a master of arts in creative writing is different from a master of fine arts in creative writing. An MA in creative writing teaches creative writing competencies, building analytical skills through studying literature, literary theory and related topics. This lets you explore storytelling along with a more profound knowledge of literature and literary theory.

If you want your education to take a more academic perspective so you can build a career in one of many fields related to writing, an MA in creative writing may be right for you.

An MFA prepares you to work as a professional writer or novelist. MFA students graduate with a completed manuscript that is ready for publishing. Coursework highlights subjects related to the business of writing, such as digital publishing, the importance of building a platform on social media , marketing, freelancing and teaching. An MA in creative writing also takes less time and requires fewer credits than an MFA.

If you want to understand the business of writing and work as a professional author or novelist, earning an MFA in creative writing might be your best option.

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Creative Writing?

Below are several careers you can pursue with a master’s in creative writing. We sourced salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Postsecondary Creative Writing Teacher

Median Annual Salary: $74,280 Minimum Required Education: Ph.D. or another doctoral degree; master’s degree may be accepted at some schools and community colleges Job Overview: Postsecondary teachers, also known as professors or faculty, teach students at the college level. They plan lessons, advise students, serve on committees, conduct research, publish original research, supervise graduate teaching assistants, apply for grants for their research and teach subjects in their areas of expertise.

Median Annual Salary: $73,080 Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field Job Overview: Editors plan, revise and edit written materials for publication. They work for newspapers, magazines, book publishers, advertising agencies, media networks, and motion picture and video production companies. Editors work closely with writers to ensure their written work is accurate, grammatically correct and written in the appropriate style for the medium.

Median Annual Salary: $55,960 Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field Job Overview: Journalists research and write stories about local, regional, national and global current events and other newsworthy subjects. Journalists need strong interviewing, editing, analytical and writing skills. Some journalists specialize in a subject, such as sports or politics, and some are generalists. They work for news organizations, magazines and online publications, and some work as freelancers.

Writer or Author

Median Annual Salary: $73,150 Minimum Required Education: None; bachelor’s degree in creative writing or a related field sometimes preferred Job Overview: Writers and authors write fiction or nonfiction content for magazines, plays, blogs, books, television scripts and other forms of media. Novelists, biographers, copywriters, screenwriters and playwrights all fall into this job classification. Writers may work for advertising agencies, news platforms, book publishers and other organizations; some work as freelancers.

Technical Writer

Median Annual Salary: $79,960 Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Overview: Technical writers craft technical documents, such as training manuals and how-to guides. They are adept at simplifying technical information so lay people can easily understand it. Technical writers may work with technical staff, graphic designers, computer support specialists and software developers to create user-friendly finished pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About a Master's in Creative Writing

Is a master’s in creative writing useful.

If your goal is to launch a career as a writer, then yes, a master’s in creative writing is useful. An MA in creative writing is a versatile degree that prepares you for various jobs requiring excellent writing skills.

Is an MFA better than an MA for creative writing?

One is not better than the other; you should choose the one that best equips you for the career you want. An MFA prepares you to build a career as a professional writer or novelist. An MA prepares you for various jobs demanding high-level writing skills.

What kind of jobs can you get with a creative writing degree?

A creative writing degree prepares you for many types of writing jobs. It helps you build your skills and gain expertise to work as an editor, writer, author, technical writer or journalist. This degree is also essential if you plan to teach writing classes at the college level.

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With our diploma in arts and humanities you can choose to include creative writing as one of two subjects to specialise in. Complete your diploma in as little as two years and count the credit gained towards a future honours degree.

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Diploma in Creative Writing

Your takeaways Program courses Elective courses Our approach Who benefits most?

You don't have to be a writer to get a lot out of this program, but if you are a writer, you'll be a much better one when you've completed your courses. Truth is, something here for just about anyone who wants to develop their creativity, find their voice and express themselves in a variety of genres, from children's writing, to travel writing, creative non-fiction and the autobiography.

You can probably get through life without taking a heavy-duty diesel mechanic's course, but every one of us could stand to improve our writing skills, be it for work or pleasure. Take a peek at the course listings, they make for compelling reading themselves. Select five out of seven courses and you are on your way!

To register, go to Program courses , and select individually the course(s) you wish to enroll in.

Your takeaways

This program is a great way to help you:

Explore a variety of different writing skills;
Improve your ability to express yourself creatively;
Develop your vision and voice as a storyteller;
Learn various narrative techniques like character and plot development;
Familiarize yourself with various aspects of the publishing world;
Gain experience pitching your ideas to editors or publishers;
Manage deadlines and expectations;
Produce a piece of writing.

Program courses

To obtain this diploma, students must complete the following course and five (5) out of the eight (8) elective courses listed below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the links of each course.

Intro to Creative Writing (CEJN 116)

Elective courses

To obtain this diploma, students must complete the above course and five (5) out of the eight (8) elective courses listed below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the links of each course.

Basic Editing Practices (CEJN 110)
Writing for Children (CEJN 118)
Writing a Novella (CEJN 120)
Creative Non-Fiction (CEJN 122)
Travel Writing (CEJN 126)
Writing Your Memoir (CEJN 134)
Screenwriting (CEJN 136)
Intro to Blogging (CEJN 144)

Our approach

The courses in this program are all about writing, so you'll be doing a lot of it. You'll also learn through interactive workshops, exercises, group discussions, and assignments. Enthusiastic participation and effort are the keys to enjoyment and success in this program.

Who benefits most?

Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.
Anyone considering a career as a writer.
Writers who want to branch out into new formats of writing.
Advertising copywriters who want to hone new narrative skills.
Retirees or business people who want to try something new to balance out their lives.
Foreign students who want to improve their written English.
Anyone with a story to tell.

DCE : DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH

	DIPLOMA
	Open Distance Learning
	School of Humanities
	1 Year
	ENGLISH
	CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH
	The Programme provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge in the art of imaginative writing in order to develop the creative ability of those interested in taking up writing as a career. Applicants for this programme are expected to have a flair for writing. The Programme consists of two compulsory courses and four elective courses.
	10+2 or any one without 10 +2 but age should be 20 years or above
	Rs.3,800/- for full programme. plus Registration fees Rs. 300/-
	Dr.Anamika Shukla, [email protected], Ph.: 011-29572772 Dr.Rajesh Kumar, [email protected], Ph. 011-29572776

Course Details



DCE 1	General Principles of Writing	4
DCE 6	Guided Project Work	4

DCE 2	Feature Writing	4
DCE 3	Short Story	4
DCE 4	Writing for Media: Radio and Television	4
DCE 5	Writing Poetry	4

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HYDERABAD	0111: AURORA DEGREE COLLEGE (111)
HYDERABAD	01151: AV College of Arts,Science & Commerce (01151)
HYDERABAD	01160: Vashista Degree & PG College (01160)
KARNAL	1087: Dayal Singh College IGNOU LSC 1087
SHIMLA	1101: GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE (1101)
SHIMLA	1104: GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE (1104)
SHIMLA	1106: GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE CHAMBA (1106)
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JAMMU	1201: UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU (1201)
BANGALORE	1309: AL-AMEEN ARTS SCI. & COM. COLL., BANGALORE (1309)
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BANGALORE	1301: BES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE BANGALORE (1301)
BANGALORE	13163: DR SRI JACHANI FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, CHIKBALLAPUR (13163)
BANGALORE	1306: DVS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE,SHIMOGA (1306)
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COCHIN	14187: 14187: St. Micheals College
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SRINAGAR	30026: GOVT. DEGREE COLLEGE MAGAM (30026)
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RANCHI	3603: GURU NANAK COLLEGE, DHANBAD (3603)
RANCHI	0502: JAMSHEDPUR COOPERATIVE COLLEGE (502)
RANCHI	32024: KARIM CITY COLLEGE JAMSHEDPUR (32024)
RANCHI	0513: MARWARI COLLEGE, RANCHI (513)
RANCHI	0528: ST. COLUMBA'S COLLEGE, HAZARIBAGH (528)
VIJAYAWADA	0103: KBN COLLEGE (103)
VIJAYAWADA	0104: TJPS COLLEGE (104)
NAGPUR	36062: Gondwana University Gadchiroli 36062
NAGPUR	1607: GURU NANAK BHAWAN NAGPUR MAHARASHTRA
NAGPUR	36055: HISLOP COLLEGE NAGPUR MAHARASHTRA
JORHAT	0410: C.K.B. COMMERCE COLLEGE (410)
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JORHAT	0455: Darrang College, Tezpur
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JORHAT	0407: DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY (407)
JORHAT	0413: LAKHIMPUR COMMERCE COLLEGE (413)
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NOIDA	2798: J.V. POST GRADUATE COLLEGE (2798)
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NOIDA	3702: MAHARAJ SINGH COLLEGE, SAHARANPUR (3702)
NOIDA	47040: MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL PG COLLEGE (47040)
NOIDA	39010: NANAKCHAND ANGLO SANSKRIT COLLEGE MEERUT (39010)
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GUWAHATI	04185: GOSSAIGAON COLLEGE (4185)
GUWAHATI	0401: Guwahati University Guwahati 0401
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Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)
All applicants who are 10+2 pass will be admitted.
Anyone without 10+2 but 20 years old and above will also be admitted.

Fee Structure: Rs.3,800 + Rs. 200 Registration fee

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Course Overview

The Diploma Programme in Creative Writing in English provides understanding, skills and professional knowledge about the art of writing and develops the creative ability of those interested in a professional career as a freelance writer. The curriculum is structured to impart instruction in progressive stages so as to ensure that a learner can assimilate information about a writer’s art and develops his/her creative ability. This Programme includes training in imaginative writing skills in relation to feature articles (women’s issues, book reviews, etc), writing short stories, scripts for TV/Radio, and writing poetry.

The Diploma in Creative Writing in English comprises two compulsory and four elective courses. Each course is of four credits.

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DCE 01		4
DCE 06		4
DCE 02		4
DCE 03		4
DCE 04		4
DCE 05		4

Planning Your Project Proposal

I) For your project, you may choose anyone of the following areas :

i.Novella ii.Features / Articles iii.Short Stories iv.Scripts for Radio & T.V. v.Poems vi.Any other project on similar lines.

II) Format of Project Proposal

A Project Proposal (500 words) should consist of the following :

i.)Title of the project

ii.)Objectives : What you propose to do in your project, and what you hope to achieve at the end (publication of your poems, for example, could be one of the goals)

State approximately how many stories, articles, poems, etc. you plant to write.

Give the title of each story, article or poem.

Make a brief statement (2 to 3 sentences) about the theme of each story, feature/article, poem, etc.

iii.)Methodology : The method you wish to adopt in order to structure or organize your work : e.g., do you propose to write experimental stories or formula stories ? How do you propose to go about your project in general.

iv.)Any remarks of a general nature comprising observations and comments.

v.)A Project proposal should be typed in double space on one side only, as far as possible on A4 size paper. Please leave adequate space on all sides for comments. Also make sure to keep one copy of the proposal for your records.

III) Guidelines for Project Proposal and Project Report

The proposal should give some idea about the following : theme, approach (Formula, Experimental, Stream-of-Consciousness, etc). The novella itself should be 20,000 words approximately.

ii)Features /Articles

8 – 10 in number. Any single feature should not exceed 2,000 words. Make your features as diverse as possible. The title should specify the topic clearly. For instance, an article titled ‘Environment’ would be quite meaningless as it suggests too wide an area to be adequately covered in a single feature article. ‘Environmental changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ would give the reader a better idea of what to expect.

A precise title will also provide a framework for your subject matter and prevent you from digressing. For instance in the article ‘Environmental Changes in the ‘Doon Valley’ you might like to talk about the Silent Valley Project in Kerala, but the phrase ‘Doon Valley’ will keep reminding you that the major part of your article should not be about the Silent Valley.

Be sure of your point of view before you start writing. For this, you must also be sure of your target readership ? children, women, general public, academics etc. You must also be aware of the policies of the journal, magazine, newspapers, etc., for which you are writing ? its political and cultural orientation, for instance.

You must read various magazines and newspaper articles to get the feel and tone of the contemporary usage of the English language.

Avoid archaic words, and clichés, unless you can give them a fresh twist. Carefully observe the rules of grammar and syntax.

To make your features/articles readable and interesting, introduce humour, examples, illustrations, anecdotes, photographs, sketches, etc. Your factual information should be accurate. Remember, however, that the personal creative touch is more important than mere data and statistics. Do not make your project report into a research paper ? always bear in mind the fact that your feature will be read by the lay-reader rather than the specialist.

iii)Short Stories

8 -10 in number. You must give a 2-3 line statement of the theme of each story in your project proposal.

Stories can be of different types, each type requiring a slightly different approach. So, first you should decide whether you want to write formula stories, detective stories, experimental stories or children’s stories. You may, of course, have a project which will be a combination of these types of stories. We give you a brief outline of each type below:

Formula Stories

A formula story usually is written or revolves around a well-defined plot based on an incident, culminates in a climax and resolves itself tragically or happily for the main characters. These characters are recognizable types, who often dilemmas that arise out of stock social problems.

Detective Stories

Remember that your main task is to build up a sense of mystery and keep the suspense of the story at a steady pitch till the end. For this, unnecessary descriptions and details should be kept out as they distract the reader from the focus of the story. The detective’s character should be built up carefully. Secondary characters should be kept to a minimum to make the ending plausible. Relevant clues to the mystery should be presented throughout the story.

Experimental Stories

In such stories events are usually viewed through the subjective vision of the main characters. Memories, intervene; life is seen as a ceaseless flow. Hence, such a story does not give importance to a plot, a proper beginning or a definite end. Rather, it highlights significant moments in the life of the protagonists, and leaves the story open-ended. The conclusion is not important. The language may be highly informal or even lyrical.

Writing for Children

Writing stories for children can be highly demanding, both in terms of content and design. Observe children. Try to keep close to the reality of their lives. Children appreciate a sense of humour. The vocabulary and sentence structure are also important for rapid and easy reading. Illustrations enliven any piece of writing for children.

iv)Scripts for Radio and/or TV

You can attempt scripts for either Radio or TV or both. (Writing for Radio and Writing for Television see item 3.8 of unit 3, Block 1 for radio format, an Unit 1, Block 3 for TV format). A radio script can include a radio play, an illustrative talk with sound effects. You could attempt a serial adaptation of a novel or a radio profile (feature, magazine or even a documentary on a personality). You may include an interview a spot interview, a field interview or a studio interview. You could identify a topic and present it in the form of a discussion with several participants and a moderator.

In case you wish to produce a script for a play, keep in mind the fact that appropriate sound effects will be needed to replace the visual elements and you would have to suggest them in your script.

While formulating your proposal.

choose your area of interest with care – radio and/or TV

then decide on your intention – education, information, entertainment, choose your topic/programme

narrow it down to specifics – an adaptation, a series, a number of talks, a quiz programme

decide on the word/time length – say 22 minutes and then formulate your proposal.

12 – 15 poems of approximately 14 lines each. You should give the central theme and image or symbol of each poem in your project proposal. Longer poems are not acceptable.

Go through the four blocks of your course materials first. They have been structured to identify and discuss the components of a poem.

Write short poems ? 14 lines or so.

Before you start writing, be sure of the form of your poem ? will it be a lyric, a sonnet, or free verse ? the meaning of a poem also conveys itself through its form.

Do you want your poem to tell a story, describe a scene, an emotion or an idea ?

What is the overall mood of your poem ? Build it up by the use of appropriate similes and metaphors and other kinds of imagery.

iii)Any other project

Any other project on similar lines is permissible so long as it conforms to the format and is duly approved by the Faculty of English.

Book Reviews are permitted; so long as they do not exceed 20% of the total length of the project;

Combination, judiciously balanced, are permitted. In case you wish to combine genres in your project report, it should include a fair representation of each kind. For example, a report could comprise 5 features and 5 short stories;

Translation of poems, short stories etc. (into English) as a project, or part of it, will not be accepted.

Travelogues, Biographies and Book-Reviews or Radio Interview alone cannot form an entire project.

IV) SAMPLE PROPOSAL – This is what your proposal should look like : Title of the Project : THE FRAGMENTS

The Project will consist of 5 short stories and 5 feature/articles I hope that ultimately I will be able to get some of my articles and stories published.

Methodology

Some of my stories will be formula stories others will be left open-ended. Some of my stories will employ then stream-of-consciousness technique. The atmosphere, setting and tone will suit the theme in each case. The day-to-day experience of living raises a number of questions. Problems encountered, topics deeply pondered, unfamiliar scenarios these will be presented in the form of feature articles, the aim being to evolve a well-rounded, unbiased picture of the situation. For this, I will conduct some on-the-spot interviews, read relevant material on the topic under discussion and then write these feature articles, presenting my personal point of view.

Stories 1) Quirk of Circumstances : Popular, erudite professor, but a tyrant at home, till an incident changes his life

2) The Mask : A pretty and pleasant girl seems to behave oddly, all of a sudden. Her deceptive appearances are seen through in the course of events.

3) The Dark Horizon : Son of socialite parents, neglected, loner, stern upbringing makes him lean towards the pleasant hallucinations of heroin and opium…

4) The Reflections : A number of persons are seen walking down a country road, they are being watches by someone. His reflections on the persons who move along the road form the main ingredient of the story.

5) The Memories : Anup recalls his friendship with Joseph on hearing the shocking news of the latter’s suicide. A trail of memories follow.

Features 1) Capitation Fee : Can we entrust our lives and industries to those doctors and engineers who have “bought” their education through capitation fees?

2) Poor Standard of Indian Sports : Why is the standard of Indian sports so low ? Why do other developing countries perform so much better than us ? Is something wrong with our sports policies ?

3) Ecological Degradation : In recent years, a great deal of damage has been caused to the natural environment. This needs to be stopped otherwise the consequences will be disastrous for the future generations.

4) Growing Old : The effect of the split in the joint family brings tremendous mental suffering to old persons who even though economically independent, require love and care.

5) Singapore Revisited : A glimpse into the scenic spots of the proverbial “Shopper’s Paradise”, and some of the many festivals that make up its cultural climate.

V) MODALITIES FO SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PROJECT REPORT

In any project undertaken for DCE-6,it is necessary to observe the following steps: i)Draft your Project Proposal as per the guidelines given above.

ii)Submit your Project Proposal to Director, School of Humanities, send a copy, simultaneously to your Regional Director for information and records.

iii)Your proposal should carry the details of your enrolment number, your name and your address.

iv)Your proposal will be returned to you within ten weeks of its receipt with one of the following remarks :

‘Approve’

‘Approved conditionally’ subject to observation of certain guidelines and modifications. ‘Re-do and re-submit’ to : The Director (School of Humanities).

v)All approved proposals must be attached with the completed project to enable the evaluator to check whether there is conformity with the proposed outline, suggested modifications, etc. Some projects have arrived in parts ? 4 stories in one dispatch and 4 features some weeks later. Please note that the entire report must be in one cover, and bound if possible, or at least tagged. It is of no use if you send your reports in parts ? in fact, there is every chance of it getting lost.

vi)Your report must be accompanied by a certificate that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere and embodies the writing done as part of Course 6. (Self certified)

(PLEASE RETRAIN A COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE MAILING IT TO US FOR APPROVAL)

vii)Project Report (Single copy) – If you wish to complete your Diploma within a year of the enrolment kindly submit your Project Report by the 30th November for December Term End result and 30th May for June Term End result.

? Submit your Project Report by Registered Insured post to :

Registrar Student Evaluation Division (SED) Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068

Please note that –

You will not be required to do any assignments or term-end examination for Course 6, i.e., you will only submit the Project Proposal, followed by the Project Report.

The Project carries the weightage of a full course, (4 credits) and

You must get a minimum C grade for your project. If you get a D, you would be required to revise the report.

Please submit a typed and bound copy of the Project Report. Use A4 size paper. Use one side only.

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