Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing

The Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing is designed to provide students with a vocational qualification where students take Creative Writing and Publishing and Editing subjects as part of their professional development. The degree demonstrates the links and shared skills between writer, editor and publisher as well as between fiction and non-fiction writing. On completion of the two-year Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing program, students with a 75% average pass, who have taken the creative writing and analytical-theoretical dissertation options, and completed Research Principles and Practice (MULT50001) will be eligible to apply for entry to a PhD.

Students who complete the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing should:

• completed a significant research project as either practice or theory or a combination of both;
• developed flexible and sophisticated strategies for problem-solving, researching, writing and thinking critically in creative, editing and publishing projects;
• advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods including detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
• acquired detailed knowledge of effective communication strategies and sound knowledge of the commercial and global organisation and operation of the publishing industries, with particular reference to Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• developed an understanding of print production and design including a knowledge of the history of print culture;
• an understanding of ethical and legal standards in the creative writing, publishing and editing disciplines;
• developed capacity for critical evaluation and creative self-awareness; and
• a respect for communication, support, co-operation, constructive criticism and intellectual integrity within the discipline of creative writing.

200 point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

The Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing 200 point program requires:

First 100 points:

• five compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
• first 100 point elective subjects from either discipline (37.5 points)

Second 100 points:

• compulsory thesis subject: Creative Writing Thesis CWRI90008 (50 points)
• elective subjects from the second 100 points of the program (25 points from both the Creative Writing elective subject list and 25 points from the Publishing and Editing list) (50 points)

Please note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete the following capstone -

Capstone: CWRI90008 Minor Thesis - Creative Writing (50 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate research and writing skills in the development of a major creative project. Pathway to apply for PhD if the student takes the creative writing and analytical-theoretical dissertation option and completes MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices

Please note: The subject CWRI90008 Creative Writing Thesis is compulsory, and as such, all students will meet the capstone requirement

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

First 100 Points

Compulsory Subjects

Five compulsory subjects (62.5 points)

First 100 Point Elective Subjects - Creative Writing

First 100 point elective subjects from either discipline (37.5 points)

Please note: if students intend to write a critical-creative thesis it is highly recommended they enrol in MULT50001 in the semester before their thesis commences.

First 100 Point Elective Subjects - Publishing and Editing

First 100 point elective subjects from either discipline (37.5 points)

Second 100 Points

Compulsory Thesis Subject

Compulsory thesis subject: Creative Writing Thesis CWRI90008 (50 points)

Please note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Second 100 Point Creative Writing Elective Subjects

25 points from the Creative Writing elective subject list.

Second 100 Point Publishing and Editing Elective Subjects

25 points from the Publishing and Editing list.

Additional Elective Subject

Creative Writing OR Publishing and Editing elective subject (12.5 points)

200 Point Program:

An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) or equivalent, in a cognate discipline, with at least H2B (70%) average.

All applicants will need to submit a 3,000 word creative writing folio

The quality of the folio and documented experience in creative writing, editing and publishing will also be taken into account.

The GSHSS conducted a review of current Masters programs, to ensure consistent terminology in all Masters programs entry requirements.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
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Students who achieve a 75% average and who complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practice, and the thesis with creative writing and analytical-theoretical dissertation option, may be eligible to enter the PhD.

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