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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

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Develop your fiction, nonfiction, poetry and life writing. Gain deep understanding of relevant theories and histories as you learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing. Access Sydney’s literary life through a constant calendar of readings, events, and celebrated visitors.

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Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 055325B
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Course overview

Develop your fiction, nonfiction, poetry and life writing. Gain deep understanding of relevant theories and histories as you learn core skills of creative writing, structuring, and editing. Access Sydney’s literary life through a constant calendar of readings, events, and celebrated visitors.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Portfolio All applicants for the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or Master of Creative Writing need to include with their application a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with their application. These components are crucial to assessing your application. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Portfolio You will need to include a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with your application. These components are crucial to assessing your application. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 25 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 7 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 72 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Portfolio All applicants for the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or Master of Creative Writing need to include with their application a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with their application. These components are crucial to assessing your application. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Portfolio You will need to include a portfolio of 1,500 to 3,000 words of prose writing or 10 to 15 pages of poetry with your application. These components are crucial to assessing your application.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$26,500per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in Creative Writingsydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements