Study postgraduate writing and literature

Gain the practical skills to turn your lifelong passion for writing and literature into a professional career.

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STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE

Become a master of your craft

Sharpen your skills in writing, critical analysis, editing and research and carve out a career as a professional writer.

 Explore courses
  • Transferrable skills for a limitless career

    Transferrable skills for a limitless career

    Explore potential job outcomes such as journalist, English teacher, social media manager, copywriter, public relations manager, author and librarian.
  • Access a network of fellow writers

    Access a network of fellow writers

    Join a network of like-minded wordsmiths. See how they integrate writing into their busy working lives and stay inspired.
  • Learn from expert published authors

    Learn from expert published authors

    Get one-on-one mentorship developing your work with author-academics, including Antonia Pont, Jodi McAlister and Briohny Doyle.

Top writing and literature roles

Turn your lifelong passion into a professional career.
Over the next 5 years jobs are projected to grow for editors, authors, script writers, journalists, and marketing, advertising and public relations professionals.
Graduate with sought-after industry connections, and the critical and professional writing skills to make an impact with your storytelling.

Authors, book and script editors

11%

GROWTH **

Advertising and marketing professionals

11.4%

GROWTH **

Journalists and other writers

7.1%

GROWTH **

A REAL-WORLD PERSPECTIVE

“ Broadening my understanding of how literature fits into society and culture has widened my perspective and appreciation of the role of literature. ”

PENNY REEVE

MASTER OF ARTS (WRITING AND LITERATURE) GRADUATE

A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

“ Creative practice can be a complicated thing. To feel safe and feel like the teachers supported my creative development was really valuable. ”

LOU VERGA

MASTER OF ARTS (WRITING AND LITERATURE) GRADUATE

Flexible course options

Take the next step toward fulfilling your passion for writing and work towards a masters over time, or choose to exit sooner with a graduate certificate or a graduate diploma.

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What you get in the guide

  • Entry criteria
  • Course content
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