Overview

Initially, you undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, progressing to editing, non-fiction and fiction writing, script writing and poetry writing with this Creative Writing from Deakin University.

Career

You may find employment in freelance editing and writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, tourism, hospitality and service industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writer's Toolkit: Craft and Creativity

Writing Spaces: Paradigms and Provocations

Designing Fictions

Scriptwriting: Character, Event, Consequence

Poetry: Events in Language

The Role of the Editor

Writing for Young People

Writing for Games: Designing Quests and Characters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate course requirements.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

CRICOS code: 012762C

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12433 AUD / year

≈ 12433 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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