- Learn from experienced and published authors
- Develop your potential in a specific writing genre
- Build your writing skills by studying creative writing and English or journalism
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Creative Writing
Award abbreviation: BCreativeWriting
QTAC code: 011171
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR348
CRICOS code: 074093M. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Pursue a career as a professional communicator in the creative industries with a Bachelor of Creative Writing.
This program provides you with advanced skills in writing narrative. It is taught by industry professionals and features hands-on teaching by published authors. Aimed at those seeking careers within publishing, editing and affiliated industries, the program explores a variety of styles and genres in creative writing, offering options in writing for children and young adults, and contemporary and traditional adult fiction. You have an opportunity to further complement your studies by undertaking a minor in another discipline, such as communication studies or computer-based design.
Career opportunities
Depending on courses selected, creative writing, advertising, editing, copywriting, professional writing, publishing, journalism, teaching (with further study).
Admission requirements
Please refer to the English language entry requirements.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Associate Professor Gary Crew
Tel: +61 7 5430 1130
Email: gcrew@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 2 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 4 courses towards a minor study area from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- Complete 6 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Integration Across the Curriculum
COR110 The Diverse Learner across Early Years Contexts
COR111 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
Introductory courses (2)
2 required courses:
CMN102 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
CMN116 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Advanced courses (10)
8 required courses:
CMN213 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
CMN238 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CMN246 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
CMN247 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN260 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
CMN266 The Writer and the Law
CMN267 Communication and Thought
CMN320 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PLUS select 2 courses from:
EGL120 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EGL201 Communication Theory and Practice
EGL285 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN228 Editing for the Communications Professional
Minor courses (4)
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses (6)
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
- Four (4) required courses
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 | |||
| CMN116 | |||
| CMN213 |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 | |||
| EGL201 | |||
| EGL285 | |||
| CMN228 |
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | |||
| COR110 | |||
| COR111 |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Five (5) required courses
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
- One (1) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN238 | |||
| CMN246 | |||
| CMN266 | |||
| CMN247 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| CMN260 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Three (3) required courses
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor.
- Three (3) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN267 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| CMN320 Teaching History and Geography in Primary School |
PLUS select 1 required course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 Pedagogy of the Arts and HPE in Primary Schools | |||
| EGL201 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| EGL285 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| CMN228 Teaching Mathematics |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288