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Creative Writing and Publishing

The Creative Writing major gives you hands-on experience in writing, editing and publishing.

You’ll study the fundamentals of creative writing craft, explore your own writing style and learn the tools of the publishing industry. With a choice of electives, you can specialise in writing for youth, writing for the illustrated book, or online publication.

Career opportunities

Author, editor, publisher, educator, professional writer, journalist

Major (8)

For a major in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Human Pathophysiology
CMN117 Functional Anatomy
CMN246 Introduction to Sports Medicine
CMN247 Motor Control and Learning
CMN260 Biomechanics I
CMN266 Exercise Physiology I

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN213 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2
CMN320 Sport and Exercise Psychology
EGL201 Introduction to Clinical Placement
EGL385 Biomechanics II

Minor (4)

For a minor in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Exercise Physiology II
CMN117 Applying Clinical Exercise Research Honours
CMN247 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
CMN260 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health