The Degree of Master of Creative Writing – MCW

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a four-year Bachelors degree

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a Bachelors (Honours) degree

or

(iii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree, or have equivalent prior study

and

(a) completed the requirements for a professional qualification equivalent to one year of postgraduate study

or

(b) have at least three years of professional experience

and

b submitted a portfolio of creative writing which is judged by the Programme Director to be of sufficient standard for entry into the programme.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University and pertains to the nature and level of study.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts.

3 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points in the total enrolment for this degree.

4 Research Masters

A student enrolled for this degree must pass 120 points: CREWRIT 797 Creative Writing.

5 A student admitted to this degree must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

6 a The creative writing project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the Academic Head.

b The project topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The creative writing project will include mandatory workshops and seminars as part of the supervision process.

d The project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

7 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

9 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.