Master of Writing in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

This coursework-focused Master's program is designed for those passionate about professional, academic, creative, and technical writing, offering opportunities to refine and expand your specialized knowledge.

You'll develop advanced textual analysis and writing abilities applicable across various contexts, audiences, and styles while linking your learning to real-world community and workplace settings. By mastering multiple writing forms, graduates will be prepared for varied career paths spanning creative fields, corporate environments, and public sector roles.

Participants in this flexible program will examine, create, and be evaluated on their professional, technical, and fiction/non-fiction compositions.
Upon completing this practical Master's program, graduates will gain the ability to:
utilize advanced writing techniques across professional, technical, organizational, community, and creative settings;
craft compelling content in diverse styles and formats for various purposes;
adapt writing to meet different audience needs and media requirements;
blend creative elements into professional writing and professional approaches into creative work;
conduct research to support writing projects;
critically evaluate others' writing and incorporate insights into their own practice;
offer constructive feedback to fellow writers;
comprehend and articulate what it means to write in Aotearoa New ZealandNiu Sila, particularly regarding te ao me te reo Māori perspectives and the Pasifika concept of teu le va.