Graduate Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing (exit only) (1832)

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  • Approved Abbreviation: GradDipLitCrWr
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1832
  • AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 086121B

This is an exit program only. Applicants apply to 1831 - Master of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing and exit with the Graduate Diploma award.

1831 - Master of Arts in Literature and Creative Writing

  • Director of Academic Program - Dr Di Dickenson

Study Mode

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Kate Fagan

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal See above

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points from the subjects listed below.

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
Select one subject from the pool subjects below 10
CART 7001 Applied Methods in Literary Studies and Creative Writing 20
 Credit Points30
Quarter 2 session
Select one subject from the pool subjects below 10
 Credit Points10
Spring session
Select one subject from the pool subjects below 10
CART 7002 Applied Practice in Literary Studies and Creative Writing 20
 Credit Points30
Quarter 4 session
Select one subject from the pool subjects below 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points80

Pool Subjects

Four of the five pool subjects will be offered each year on a rotating basis.

Subject Title Credit Points
LANG 7014Gender and Genre10
LANG 7027Literary Theory10
CART 7020Writing and Form10
CART 7021Writing and Ideas10
CART 7018Writing Practice and Tradition10
CART 7019Writing Process10
CART 7022Writing, Sounds, Images, Texts10