Overview

Creative Writing (Honours) from University of Wollongong studies would have introduced you to a wide range of topics and issues, and an honours project lets you explore one of these in much greater depth.

Key facts

Teach you research skills, navigation skills and how to use information systems (archives, the library, databases and electronic research networks)

Provide an opportunity to articulate complex ideas in both verbal and written format

Provide the experience of working closely with a supervisor on a project and preparing a major project to meet a deadline

Experience in devising, researching and delivering an individual topic of study in an extended thesis of approx. 15,000 to 18,000 words

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice
Research in English
Research Methods in Languages and Linguistics
Philosophy
International Studies
Critical Social Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, 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

CRICOS: 000611F

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be undertaken, with the additional requirement of a Distinction in two of the 300-level subjects required by the major.

Applicants are also required to complete a 500-word outline of the proposed thesis topic. The outline should indicate the topic the applicant wishes to research, as well as provide a justification for the significance of the research from a personal and/or intellectual point of view.

Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to consult the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11424 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees.

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 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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