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Bachelor of Creative Writing
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- 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
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | School of Media and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT 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 leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,666 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

