Curtin University
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master professional writing and publishing skills through a program that combines creative practice with real-world industry training. Designed for aspiring communications professionals, this degree prepares you to work in government, media, publishing, and corporate sectors by developing your narrative nonfiction talents and specialized professional communication competencies.
Applicants require a 3 or 4-year bachelor degree in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Arts. You must meet Curtin's English language requirements with an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with competence in all components (6.0 minimum). International students specialising in Professional Writing and Publishing must achieve IELTS Reading and Writing band scores of at least 7.0. Students who have completed more than 50 credits of undergraduate units in a discipline area cannot choose a major in that same discipline for this master's course.
The program consists of 15 subjects total, including 3 compulsory core subjects and 12 option subjects. Core subjects focus on foundational professional writing and publishing knowledge. Option subjects include Graduate Writing Short Fiction, Graduate Writing Genre Fiction, Graduate Engaging Narrative, Graduate Editing, Graduate Introduction to Creative and Professional Writing, Graduate Publishing, Graduate Narrative Nonfiction, Graduate Publishing Studio, and Graduate Advanced Narrative Nonfiction. In Year 2, students choose between a 50-credit project or a 100-credit research project, with opportunities for professional experience through internships and major creative productions or thesis work.
Curtin University is a globally recognised institution ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (QS World University Ranking 2026: 12th in Australia; Times Higher Education 2026: 18th in Australia). Through Open Universities Australia, Curtin offers the same degree as on-campus study with an interactive and collaborative online learning experience. The university has extensive industry connections and a vibrant culture of innovation, providing students with real-world professional experience opportunities and internships in their field.
Graduates are equipped to work in corporate communications and media across state, federal, and local government, business and industry, not-for-profit sectors, arts organisations, and the magazine and book publishing industries. The degree prepares professionals to create narratives that influence public discourse, develop organisational communications strategies, and contribute to media and publishing sectors. Outstanding graduates have the option to pursue further study through Curtin University's PhD program, opening pathways to academic and research careers.
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