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Creative writing is a discipline, considered to be any writing that goes beyond journalistic and academic writing. It also goes outside the bounds of professional writing and the technical forms of literature. Examples of creative writing include novels, short stories, and poems. Screenwriting and playwriting may also fit under creative writing as well; however, they do have their own programs of study. Creative writing generally involves prose (fiction and non-fiction) and poetry.

Creative writing is offered by many educational institutions to attract students from different states and territories in Australia, as well as from other countries. Students who are talented and developing writers are welcome to apply as well as those who wish to gain professional qualifications to teach.

Many writing schools in Australia have produced prominent writers nationally and internationally. Their programs help develop the writers skills through a workshops and lectures to become more proficient and versatile writers and critical readers through their first major manuscripts and technical analysis of published works. Unlike writing classes based on the rules of the language, creative writer focuses on the students self-expression. Creative writing puts emphasis on fiction and non-fiction, as well as poetry. Creative writing schools encourages its students to join extracurricular writing activities such as publishing clubs, literary magazines or newspapers, writing contests, and other activities that make use of creative writing.

Tips for choosing the best university for creative writing

• Limit your search to the location where you prefer to study. There are many reputable universities in Australia and deciding whether you want to go to one in your State or in another might help you limit your search to a handful.
• Get as much information as you can from at least a handful of universities that you have in mind. Check their admission requirements, their course offerings, policies, campus and other pertinent information.
• You may want to consider less selective schools with minimum requirements since competition is very tough for a spot in a well-known university.
• Consider the costs of studying in a university you like. Think about the tuition and other fees, housing, food and transportation.
• Submit as many applications as you can to different universities and take the entrance tests. The more universities you try out, the better the chances of getting into one.
• When applying, always bring your documents and identification.
• Take a tour of the campus in person. The online campus tour may not always be as informative as going there yourself.
• Your university of choice should always be based on your goals, needs, interests and budget.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads the country's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia