Course

Graduate Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipLitCrWr

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1832.2

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 086121B

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

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

Course Structure

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

Recommended sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

One unit from the pool units below

Applied Methods in Literary Studies and Creative Writing

Quarter 2 session

One unit from the pool units below

Spring session

One unit from the pool units below

Applied Practice in Literary Studies and Creative Writing

Quarter 4 session

One unit from the pool units below

Pool Units

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

Gender and Genre

Literary Theory

Writing and Form

Writing and Ideas

Writing Practice and Tradition

Writing Process

Writing, Sounds, Images, Texts