Degrees that teach Creative writing
Around 80 undergraduate degrees in Australia include creative writing, spanning 4 fields and 22 universities. Approximate and generalised, not official.
Fields that cover creative writing
- Creative Arts & Design — 40 degrees
- Arts & Humanities — 23 degrees
- Communications & Media — 11 degrees
- Education & Teaching — 6 degrees
Universities teaching creative writing
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin University | WA | 21 | creative writing, literature, writing, storytelling |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 10 | creative writing, performance, film production, theatre |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 6 | creative writing, literature, communication, communication theory |
| Adelaide University | SA | 5 | creative writing, writing, literary theory, journalism |
| RMIT University | VIC | 5 | creative writing, communication, literature, creative practice |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 4 | literary theory, english language, creative writing, social theory |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 4 | creative writing, creative arts, creative practice, health promotion |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 3 | creative writing, professional practice, media production, journalism |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 3 | cultural studies, creative writing, creative practice, digital media |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 2 | creative writing, literary theory, theatre, visual communication |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 2 | creative writing, work placement, literature, creative practice |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 2 | communication, digital media, creative writing, media production |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 2 | design, digital media, creative writing, visual communication |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 2 | creative practice, creative arts, creative writing, design |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 2 | creative writing, research design, musicology, music performance |
| Deakin University | VIC | 1 | professional practice, research design, creative practice, creative arts |
| Griffith University | QLD | 1 | research design, communication, creative writing, legal studies |
| Monash University | VIC | 1 | visual communication, creative practice, design, creative writing |
| Murdoch University | WA | 1 | history, social theory, indonesian, language diversity |
| Southern Cross University | NSW | 1 | teacher education, secondary education, education, pedagogy |
| University of New England | NSW | 1 | media studies, communication, professional writing, research design |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 1 | creative writing, communication, storytelling, writing |
Frequently asked questions
Which degrees teach creative writing?
Around 80 undergraduate degrees in Australia include creative writing, across fields like Creative Arts & Design, Arts & Humanities, Communications & Media, Education & Teaching.
Which universities teach creative writing?
About 22 universities, including Curtin University, The University of Melbourne, Charles Sturt University, Adelaide University, RMIT University.
Approximate, not official.