Curtin University
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Develop advanced creative and professional expertise in your chosen arts discipline through this 6-month postgraduate program. Choose from Creative Writing, Digital Communications, Fine Art, or Professional Writing and Publishing streams to build specialized skills and prepare for creative industry roles.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification. English language proficiency is required, with an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent test) and competence in all test components (minimum 6.0 in each component). If your previous education was not solely in English, you must provide official English proficiency test results. Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) may be available for previous studies or relevant work experience, assessed on individual merit.
The program consists of 4 subjects structured around your chosen stream. All streams include COM500 Approaches to Arts Research as a core subject. Creative Writing Stream: Three option subjects focusing on experimental writing, long fiction, poetry, writing for children, short fiction, genre fiction, and engaging narrative. Digital Communications Stream: MIC501 Graduate Web Communications or MIC502 Graduate Digital Culture and Everyday Life, plus two option subjects covering online communications, social media management, web media production, and digital culture. Fine Art Stream: VSW515 Graduate Fine Art Studio Materials or VSW525 Graduate Fine Art Studio Methods, plus two option subjects in fine art practice. Professional Writing and Publishing Stream: Three option subjects covering editing, introduction to creative and professional writing, publishing, narrative nonfiction, and engaging narrative.
Curtin University is ranked in the top one percent 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 a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration with extensive industry connections, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for creative industry roles.
Graduates can pursue careers in creative industries including professional writing, publishing, digital communications, fine art, content creation, and creative direction. The qualification provides a credited pathway into Curtin's Master of Arts program for further specialization. Career opportunities span publishing houses, digital media agencies, creative studios, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and freelance creative practice.
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