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Bachelor of Creative Writing

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Creative Writing Specialist
  • Creative Writing Associate

Curriculum

  • Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
  • Literature
  • Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
  • A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
  • 10 credits of optional modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
  • up to 85% for some)
  • plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify
  • Minimum average of 65% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on most course pages (38 of 60 bachelor pages read)
  • 70-85% on others; some courses add selection tasks (portfolio
  • interview
  • test) and prerequisites

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent; completion of RMIT Foundation Studies or a recognised diploma also qualifies

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,666 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
DepartmentSchool of Media and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.