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UniversityMaster of Creative Writing – MCW
- Qualification
- Master
- NZQF level
- 9
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
- Location
- Distance and online
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across 200/300-level specialisation courses, or a bachelor's with honours or postgraduate diploma in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English with at least a B average. Selection based on research summary, creative writing portfolio, writing CV, and personal statement. Applications close 31 October for the following year.
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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 19 July 2026 · always confirm details with Massey University before applying.