About the course
The Creative Writing major provides students the opportunity to produce their own creative writing and to edit and publish their work. Students study with professional authors, editors and publishers from the Writing and Society Research Centre and staff from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts.
In addition, students have the opportunity to study contemporary approaches to language and literary studies, including literary criticism and theory, linguistic analysis, genre and textual study, and to read and examine a wide selection of modern and classic literatures. Career prospects include publishing, editing, teaching, writing and advertising. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Autumn (March), 2024 |
Rydalmere |
Autumn (March), 2024 |
Parramatta |
Spring (July), 2024 |
Rydalmere |
Spring (July), 2024 |
Parramatta |
Autumn (March), 2025 |
Rydalmere |
Autumn (March), 2025 |
Parramatta |
Spring (July), 2025 |
Rydalmere |
Spring (July), 2025 |
Parramatta |
Spring (July), 2026 |
Parramatta |
Spring (July), 2026 |
Rydalmere |
How to apply
Entry requirements for Western Sydney University
Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV
IELTS ? overall 6.5 with no bands below 6.0
International Bacculareaute - 24
TOEFL -IBT - 82 (Writing - 21 ,Reading -13, Speaking -18, Listening-13)
TOEFL PBT ? 575
English language requirements
6.5
Overall IELTS band score
Book IELTS
About IELTS
Practice and prepare
TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0
Application deadline:
This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.
Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Sydney University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
Pathway options to study at this institution
Reviews and rankings
World ranking
301st / 1250
THE World ranking
What our students think
We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.