PD-ARTS Creative Writing

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

• be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the field of study known as creative writing;
• be able to access national and international trends and debates in their field of study;
• understand the possible relations between theory and practice in creative writing;
• demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge and practice; and
• be able to apply critical, analytical and creative skills to tasks and problems in creative writing.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

• thesis subject (50 points)
• one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• three elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Elective Subjects

37.5 points