The Degree of Master of Creative Writing – MCW

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed:

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

or

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

or

(iii) the requirements for a Bachelors degree

and

(a) a professional qualification equivalent to one year’s advanced study

or

(b) at least three years of professional experience deemed relevant to this programme by Senate or its representative

and

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

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.

2 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within 12 months of initial enrolment, unless Senate or its representative extend this period.

3 Research Masters

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

4 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

5 a The creative writing project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by Senate or its representative.

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

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

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

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

8 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2014.