Australian Academy of Creative Writing

Australian Academy of Creative Writing: creative writing training in Australia

The Australian Academy of Creative Writing presents itself as a provider of home study and classroom-based creative writing courses in Australia. Its offering combines learning materials developed with industry experts, professional tutors and an alumni network, with the stated aim of enabling students to acquire practical skills applicable to their career goals.

Study modes and certificate levels

The academy structures its catalogue into three study modes: home study, live online classes and classroom-based classes. Each mode is offered at three certificate levels: Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Professional Certificate. In the online and classroom-based modes, students combine online self-directed study with virtual classes or in-person classes, respectively.

Recognition and nature of the courses

According to the academy's own information, its courses are recognised by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), a body that ensures the maintenance of quality standards relating to course content, delivery, assessment and administration. All courses are part-time.

Tutors and student support

Tutors are industry professionals and support students from the start of the course, offering support, guidance and encouragement, as well as constructive feedback on their work based on their own professional experience. On enrolment, students receive access details for the Online Learning Centre, the student area where materials are hosted: practical and instructional videos, written content on various subjects adapted to the area of study, and vocationally relevant assignments. Tutors can be contacted by email or through the Online Learning Centre forum, and Student Services handles enquiries about the platform, payments, student card or course changes.

Corporate training and career outcomes

The academy designs bespoke training for teams and businesses, and offers support with graduate placement opportunities. According to its presentation, graduates have gone on to manage real creative writing projects, find employment at leading agencies and apply creative writing strategies in their own businesses. The institution holds an annual graduation ceremony and maintains an alumni network.

Two campuses in Australia

The academy has campuses in Melbourne and Sydney, each with its own contact telephone number. Public enquiries are also handled through contact and brochure request forms, which ask for the preferred learning method (in-person, live online or home study only) to guide enquirers towards the right course.

Campuses and locations

Melbourne campus: Telephone: 03 4151 1115

Sydney campus: Telephone: 02 8073 9377