Graduate Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing (exit only) (1832)
- 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 Charles Barbour
Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.
Program Advice
enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
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
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Select one subject from the pool subjects below | 10 | |
| CART 6005 | Creative Methods in Research | 20 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Quarter 2 session | ||
| Select one subject from the pool subjects below | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select one subject from the pool subjects below | 10 | |
| CART 6004 | Creative Writing Practice | 20 |
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Quarter 4 session | ||
| Select one subject from the pool subjects below | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Pool Subjects
Four of the five pool subjects will be offered each year on a rotating basis.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 7014 | Gender and Genre | 10 |
| LANG 7027 | Literary Theory | 10 |
| CART 7018 | Writing Practice and Tradition | 10 |
| CART 6001 | Writers at Work | 10 |
| CART 6002 | Reading and Writing Australia | 10 |
| CART 6006 | Creative Non-Fiction | 10 |
| CART 6007 | Writing and Genre | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in 2022/2023 or earlier.
CART 7001 Applied Methods in Literary Studies and Creative Writing, replaced by CART 6005 Creative Methods in Research
CART 7002 Applied Practice in Literary Studies and Creative Writing, replaced by CART 6004 Creative Writing Practice
CART 7019 Writing Process, replaced by CART 6006 Creative Non-Fiction
CART 7020 Writing and Form, replaced by CART 6001 Writers at Work
CART 7021 Writing and Ideas, replaced by CART 6007 Writing and Genre
CART 7022 Writing, Sounds, Images, Texts, replaced by CART 6002 Reading and Writing Australia