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Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Program summary
QTAC code: 011171
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-16 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BA(CreativeWriting)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 057536G
The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) is designed to provide graduates with advanced skills in writing and communications. The program is taught by industry professionals and is ideal for those seeking a career either as an independent writer or in one of the creative industries.
- creative writing
- editing
- film and television writing
- professional writing
- publishing
- teaching (with further study)
- practical writing workshops
- professional editing and supervision of your creative writing
- hands-on teaching by professional and published authors
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
- COR109 Communication and Thought
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
1 required course:
- CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
- Plus select 1 introductory level course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
8 courses required:
- CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
- CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
- CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1)
- CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
- CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
- CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
- CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
- CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
- AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
- AUS285 Wonderworlds
- CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
- CMN228 The Writer and the Law
- CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2)
- Australian Studies
- Communication Studies
- Counselling
- Environmental and Planning Studies
- Historical Studies
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Relations
- Social and Community Studies
- Sociology
Select 4 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.
2. No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. A maximum of 4 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (48 units) may be included.
4. Electives may be used to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major.
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
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