Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 14 required courses, a minor study area (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area and 6 electives.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including, core courses.
• Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
• Register selected Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Electives may be used to complete an additional minor.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
COR110 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
COR111 The Writer and the Law

Introductory courses

2 required courses: 
CMN102 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN116 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults

Advanced courses

7 required courses:
CMN213 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN238 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN246 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
CMN247 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
CMN260 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
CMN266 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN267 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature

PLUS select 3 courses from:
EGL120 The Writer and the Law
EGL201 Communication and Thought
EGL285 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN228 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Minor courses

Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Creative Writing Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester

Year 1

• Two (2) core courses:
  One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
• Four (4) required courses
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Marketing in a Global Environment
COR110 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
COR111 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature

Required courses (4)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN102 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
CMN116 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
CMN213 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Writing the Short Story
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EGL285 New Venture Development
CMN228 New Venture Growth

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2

• Four (4) required courses
• Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (4)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN238 New Venture Establishment
CMN246 New Venture Operation
CMN247 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN260 Communication and Thought

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3

• Four (4) required courses
• Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor.
• Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (4)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN266 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN267 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

PLUS select 2 required courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Communication Theory and Practice
EGL201 Introduction to Creative Writing
EGL285 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies

Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.

Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288