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Master of Creative Writing

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Creative Writing is a postgraduate coursework degree designed to develop you as a writer, reader and critical thinker. You’ll build advanced skills in creative writing, structuring and editing through multi-genre workshops, while also learning practice-based research methods and industry practices. The course supports the development of a substantial creative project and culminates in a capstone creative dissertation or project in the arts and humanities.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers across writing and publishing, including fiction and non-fiction writing, poetry, editing and proofreading, content writing, and work in literary and arts organisations. The programme also supports pathways into teaching-related professional development in writing workshops and pedagogy, and can prepare graduates for further study and research. Outcomes align with creative practice careers in the arts and humanities at master’s level. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$51,300 per year

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CSP: A$15,446
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MACREAWR2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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