Creative Writing, Short Course | Online (optional) | University of Sydney | Sydney, Australia
1 months
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About

Designed to give you the practical skills to approach your creative writing projects with confidence, this Creative Writing course offered by University of Sydney is built around particular topics integral to the writing process.

Overview

What you will learn

By the end of this Creative Writing course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:

  • write prose or poetry with more elegance
  • express both self and place more authentically
  • craft writing that tells your stories in your own voices
  • avoid cliché and coin original turns of phrase and shapely sentences
  • practise the rules of good style embodied in the best writing
  • plan and structure memorable tales
  • know the difference between your best writing and your second best
  • edit and trim your writing for more impact and readability.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • How we will work together
  • The nature of creative writing - how it happens, how it works on a reader
  • How writing is talking, heightened by art, and set down on paper
  • What works and what doesn't
  • Fiction and non-fiction; poetry and prose
  • Voice and self, music and place
  • The art of indirection

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 months
  • Part-time
    • 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS Number: 0026A
  • This workshop targets beginning writers of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. 
  • It will also help experienced writers rediscover their creativity and improve their technique.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    450 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 450 AUD for the full programme during 1 months.
  • National

    450 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 450 AUD for the full programme during 1 months.
  • Face-to-face: $450.00
  • Online: $420.00

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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