Major overview
Explore your voice as a writer in the digital age with a major in creative writing, part of the Graduate Diploma of Arts.
This course equips you with the knowledge, techniques, and creative confidence to craft compelling stories, poetry, and experimental work across emerging genres.
Learn from Curtin’s experienced tutors – many of whom are acclaimed authors – and engage with a vibrant community of fellow writers. Through workshops, feedback, and critical discussion, you’ll sharpen your skills while experimenting with a range of writing styles and approaches.
Beyond creativity, this course helps you build highly transferrable skills for careers in writing, communications, publishing, and beyond.
Curtin’s postgraduate structure offers flexibility: you can exit with a Graduate Certificate (once you've completed all required units), or continue on to the Graduate Diploma. Completing this course also opens the door to further study, including the Master of Arts in Creative Writing.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
Why study at Curtin?
Transferable skills
Hone skills that are key to a wide range of language and communication-focused careers.
Graduate reputation
Many of our Creative Writing graduates have gone on to have successful writing careers and have won national literary awards.
Industry reputation
Work with published and award-winning authors who are active in the local writing community.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this stream either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
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