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Postgraduate MAQ-ENGX8036-2021

Manuscript Project B

Previously MAQ-ENGX8027-2021

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$2,645 $2,895

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

18 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
  • 26 Jul 2021
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This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

12

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

12

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Plan and commence on a manuscript in the genres of novella, novel, short story collection or poetry sequence.
  2. Exercise higher level editorial abilities through independent reflection, revision and rewriting of the manuscript.
  3. Locate and appraise appropriate resources to develop the manuscript.
  4. Utilise professional and mature communication skills and capacity to respond to feedback.
  5. Identify and resolve ethical and/or copyright issues in relation to the creative work’s subject matter, sources or potential audience.
Topics covered
    • A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-ENGX8027-Manuscript Project B

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

MAQ-ENGX8026-Manuscript Project (Half Year, Part A) ;

Others

Permission by special approval and Admission to Master of Creative Writing

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

In Manuscript Project B students finish a 25,000 word creative manuscript (or equivalent in the case of poetry), which may be a complete work such as a themed collection of poetry or short stories, creative nonfiction essays, the opening chapters of a longer work such as a novella or novel, or a digital interactive text-based work. Together the two subjects (Manuscript Project A and Manuscript Project B) provide an opportunity for a sustained piece of writing to be developed over two sessions. There are no classes or workshops: students work independently with regular written and verbal feedback from a writing supervisor. At the completion of this unit, students will have completed either a full manuscript or the opening 25,000 words of a longer work. It is expected that the final work will be of a potentially publishable standard. Application is open to students who have demonstrated excellent progress in their writing subjects and have submitted a compelling and potentially publishable project plan. Contact the Course Director for further information on how to apply for entry to this subject.

Assessments

  • Manuscript Planning and Conceptulaisation (20%)
  • Creative work (60%)
  • Reflective Writing (20%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate MAQ-MCW-MAS-2021

Master of Creative Writing

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