Master of Creative Writing and Master of Media and Communications
Master of Creative Writing and Master of Media and Communications
Summary In the Master of Creative Writing, you’ll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you’ll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media…
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Summary
In the Master of Creative Writing, you’ll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you’ll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media professional, the Master of Media and Communications will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.
Key features
Take part in weekly creative writing workshops
Benefit from peer feedback and discussion, and create an e-portfolio of your work. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on campus or online – or a combination of both – and effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments. Study media content production and ethical practice
Source information, conduct interviews and write for a range of genres and formats, including audio, broadcast, online and print. Gain cross-media and intercultural storytelling abilities
Gain the technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Adult fiction author
Advertising manager
Art or creative director
Arts and culture administrator
Communications specialist
Content specialist
Content specialist
Copywriter
Cross-platform producer
Cultural attache
Editor or publisher
Media policy developer or adviser
Media writer
Multiplatform and interactive media producer
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Teacher (after further study)
Technical writer
Travel writer
Young adult fiction author
Employers
Adult education sector
Advertising and media agencies
Arts organisations
Content agencies
Creative industries
Education and training sector
Government agencies and departments
Media and entertainment companies
Media, creative or communications agencies
Media, creative or communications agencies
NGOs
Production studios – film, TV and sound
Publishing houses
Radio and television broadcasters
Secondary schools
Self-employment
Universities
Web design agencies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
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