Course overview
Hone your expertise in writing and literature and gain practical tools in critical analysis, editing and research. Whether you want to develop the skills to analyse literary works, build your creative writing practice, or craft publishable pieces of professional writing, the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) will help fulfil your career aspirations.
Course record
CRICOS
00113B
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/deakin-university/courses/master-of-arts-writing-and-literature.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) 8 credit points:
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent)
- 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) 12 credit points:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent)
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline
- 2 years full time (or part time equivalent) 16 credit points:
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Cloud(online)

