Study Creative Writing in Australia
12 programmes in creative writing at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Creative Writing programmes
12 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing Online | University of Adelaide | — | — |
| PhD in Creative Writing | Monash University, Clayton | PhD | 28,807 USD |
| Master in Creative Writing | Macquarie University | Master's | 28,019 USD |
| Academic Writing Skills for VET Students Moving to University Online | Central Queensland University | — | — |
| Bachelor in Writing | University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney | Bachelor's | 23,140 USD |
| Bachelor in Laws Double Degree (Honours), Journalism and Professional Writing | University of South Australia | Bachelor's | 38,300 USD |
| Reflective Writing - An Overview Online | Central Queensland University | — | — |
| Structuring an Academic Essay Online | Central Queensland University | — | — |
| Writing Progress Notes - An Introduction Online | Central Queensland University | — | — |
| Bachelor of Creative Writing | Edith Cowan University | Bachelor's | — |
| Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing | Edith Cowan University | — | — |
| Master of Creative Writing | Edith Cowan University | Master's | — |
Creative Writing in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for creative writing in Australia
Study Creative Writing in Australia: common questions
- How many creative writing programmes are there in Australia?
- 12 creative writing programmes at 7 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study creative writing in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the creative writing programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 12).
- Are any of these creative writing programmes available online?
- 5 of the 12 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.
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