32 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in Oceania

Edith Cowan University4,3(20)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Master of Creative Writing

The Master of Creative Writing graduates at Edith Cowan University undergo significant professional development to emerge as confident and well-rounded writers, ready to make their mark in a range of creative pursuits.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$16,726/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Creative Writing Major (MArts)

Strengthen your relationship with the written word across fiction, poetry, drama, and emerging and experimental genres with the Creative Writing Major (MArts) programme from Curtin University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,942/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Publishing Major

The Professional Writing and Publishing Major programme from Curtin University will equip students with the skills, understanding and discipline to work in corporate communications and media in state, federal and local government, business and industry, the not-for-profit sector, arts organisations, and the magazine and book industries.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,564/yr

Griffith University4,1(35)

Brisbane, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative and Professional Writing

The Creative and Professional Writing programme from Griffith University offers postgraduate training in writing as a preparation for creative and professional practice and/or advanced study.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time On-campus +2

1 year$13,051/yr

University of Canterbury4,0(28)

Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Writing

For anyone with an interest in professional, academic, creative, and technical writing, this coursework-based Writing programme from University of Canterbury allows you to specialise and deepen your expertise.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$29,850/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The master of Creative Writing programme at The University of Sydney helps you prioritise your development as a creative writer, reader, and thinker. Learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing in our multi-genre writing workshops, while gaining a deep understanding of practice-based research methods and industry practices for creative writers.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$36,685/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Publishing Stream (GCertArts)

Improve your writing skills for corporate communications and editing roles in government, business and the not-for-profit sector with the Professional Writing and Publishing Stream (GCertArts) programme from Curtin University.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$11,545/full

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Professional Writing and Publishing Major (MArts)

Improve your writing skills for corporate communications and editing roles in government, business and the not-for-profit sector with the Professional Writing and Publishing Major (MArts) programme from Curtin University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,942/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Master of Creative Writing

Discover your individual voice and develop your imaginative capacity within a lively community of writers. Hone your craft in small-group writing workshops led by high-calibre teaching staff at the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) at Victoria University of Wellington's Creative Writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

$22,417/full

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Explore your voice as a writer in the digital age with Creative Writing programme from Curtin University.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,564/yr

University of the Sunshine Coast4,0(11)

Sippy Downs, Australia +3 Top 5% in Worldwide

Creative Arts

During the Master of Creative Arts from the University of the Sunshine Coast you will develop specific knowledge and skills about the emerging creative industries.

Master Full-time +2 Blended

2 years$23,241/yr

University of Auckland4,1(20)

Auckland, New Zealand Top 1% in Worldwide

Screen Production

Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Screen Production from University of Auckland.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,562/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

Unearth and connect the shared skills between writer, editor and publisher. With the Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing program at University of Melbourne, you can gain a globally recognised, vocationally viable qualification designed with the changing nature of the publishing industry in mind.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$35,034/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Screenwriting

Taught by industry professionals, the Screenwriting program at University of Melbourne trains you in the craft of professional screenwriting aligned with your personal vision, leading to compelling and exciting stories that are ready for a feature film or television markets.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$33,593/yr

University of Canberra4,1(64)

Canberra, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Academic Foundations

The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations from University of Canberra offers international students a pathway to further learning in coursework master's degrees initially in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law and the Faculty of Science and Technology (other Faculties may decide to use this pathway later).

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

½ year$9,940/full

University of Canberra4,1(64)

Canberra, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Industries

The Creative Industries at University of Canberra will develop a strong understanding of the creative sector and learn to engage with audiences and markets in digital environments while building networks that will help shape your career.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$24,671/yr

Unitec Institute of Technology4,1(10)

Auckland, New Zealand

Creative Practice

The Creative Practice programme at Unitec Institute of Technology is a Level 9 master's degree designed for artistic innovation. This 180-credit qualification offers full-time study over 18 months or a three-year part-time route. Students refine professional skills through research-led projects in a dynamic studio environment.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$17,802/yr

Deakin University 4,3(27)

Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Writing and Literature

Hone your creative writing skills and gain practical tools in critical analysis, editing and research by producing a published piece of work with this Master of Arts in Writing and Literature at Deakin University.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$29,176/yr

University of Waikato4,4(22)

Hamilton, New Zealand Top 3% in Worldwide

Professional Writing

The Professional Writing course at the University of Waikato offers a research-led, strongly practice-based qualification in professional and creative writing.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$23,166/yr

University of Queensland4,3(48)

Brisbane, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing, Editing and Publishing

The Writing, Editing and Publishing program from University of Queensland will help you gain the writing, editing, publishing, design and research skills to build a rewarding career in print or online.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,746/yr