Overview

Throughout this Creative Writing course from Auckland University of Technology you’ll use the work you complete in class and while studying independently to produce a creative portfolio, and develop an understanding of how literature functions through analysis and essay writing. You explore style and genre, and the demands of readers, editors and publishers. You develop your skills as a writer; testing your creative ideas in an environment that challenges, critiques and supports you as you go.

Career opportunities:

Social media management
Web content management
Dramaturgy
Fiction writing
Journalism
Media writing
Performance arts
Screenwriting
Travel writing
Gaming narrative designer
Virtual and augmented reality content producers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Pacific Reader

Reading New Zealand

Literature/Desire

Popular Genres

Creative Writing: Voices

Creative Writing: Storylines

New Literatures

Creative Writing Project

Writing in M?ori Shorts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 5 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in New Zealand

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent. 80 ielts

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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

37500 NZD / year

≈ 37500 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8980 NZD / year

≈ 8980 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $10,172 (120 points)
International: $38,692 (120 points)
Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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