The friendships and networks you develop throughout your study will continue beyond graduation and into your writing life. Guest writer visits and opportunities for industry placement are an integral part of the Master of Arts programme.

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Our graduates are now among Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading contemporary writers and have a growing international presence. They are active across a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, theatre, television and film. They also hold key university teaching roles both nationally and overseas.

A degree in Creative Writing can open unexpected doors. You might find work in publishing, editing, journalism and in writing roles in a range of organisations, from museums to the public service to the corporate world. If you're a Scriptwriting student, the connections you make during industry placement and collaborations will extend your professional networks.

You may also choose to continue your studies and apply to join our PhD programme.

Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues.

You'll have opportunities to attend events, workshops and social functions. Make use of private writing rooms and a dedicated postgraduate library specialising in writing from Aotearoa New Zealandand and local and international journals. As a Masters student, your work will be showcased in a public reading event late in the year.

The Postgraduate Students' Association can give you information on study at the University and provides a voice for you on campus.