In Creative Writing, students develop their own writing skills through a series of structured workshops led by leading practitioners from various genres. Students can also take advantage of learning first-hand from well known, recently published writers and publishing industry representatives, and pursue a critical study of current trends in poetry and prose. Advanced workshops are offered in poetry and fiction writing. Some Creative Writing students have become published writers during or after their candidature.

Visiting writers who have participated in the Creative Writing program in recent years include Judith Beveridge, MTC Cronin, Robert Gray, Kate Grenville, JS Harry, David Malouf, Stephen Schedding, Nicolette Stasko, John Tranter and Alan Wearne.