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 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
COR110 Science and Sustainability in Primary Schools
COR111

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses: 
CMN102
CMN116 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft

Advanced courses (10)

8 required courses:
CMN213
CMN238
CMN246 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN266 Writing Poetry
CMN267
CMN320 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication

PLUS select 2 courses from:
EGL120 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EGL285
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics

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 Learning about Learning
CMN116 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN213 Language and Literacies in Education

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EGL201 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
EGL285 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
CMN228 E-Learning Leader

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
COR110 Human Development and Early Learning
COR111 Teaching Reading and Writing

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 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
CMN246 Contexts of Disability and Differences
CMN266 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
CMN247 Communication and Thought
CMN260 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

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 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN320 Becoming a Teacher

PLUS select 1 required course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Learning about Learning
EGL201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EGL285 Language and Literacies in Education
CMN228 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times

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