Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing

The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing degree lets you explore and develop your skills in writing fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more. Develop a deep understanding of the theories and histories of writing. This course offers intimate access to Sydney’s literary life, including major literary and cultural events and institutions with which the University has close ties.



Experience a constant calendar of readings, performances and community events and a host of celebrated visitors in a superb research environment.



We support all kinds of literary ambition in a setting that builds capacity, encourages experiment and diversity, and supports professional writing. Writing, structuring and editing are at the core of this degree.



Why study with us?

We offer the most research-focused creative writing program in Australia, built on our strong commitment to integrating creative writing and critical reading.



The English Department at the University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading centres of literary practice and research, with a thriving graduate coursework and research program.



Our teachers are leading writers, critics and editors. The poetry editors of the three leading Australian literary journals are on our staff:



- Southerly (Kate Lilley)

- Meanjin (Judith Beveridge)

- Overland (Peter Minter)