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Creative Writing and PublishingMajorMinor

If you have a way with words and a passion for language, then consider studying Creative Writing and Publishing. Learn to master the art of storytelling and work towards your dream career as an author, editor, freelancer, or communications strategist.

Your studies will equip you with the skills to succeed in a broad range of publishing contexts. Experiment with different genres of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry and screenwriting, with all creative outcomes being workshopped by supportive peers and enthusiastic staff.

There will be multiple opportunities for publication during your studies. You will be mentored by a team of published authors, editors and researchers who bring real-world industry experience to the classroom.

Previous USC graduates have achieved publishing success and are now recognised as award-winning Australian authors.

View the full range of Creative Industries majors and minors.

The Creative Writing and Publishing Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Arts, and select double degrees that include the Bachelor of Arts.

The Creative Writing and Publishing Minor can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts, and any double degree that includes the Bachelor of Arts.

Major (8)

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

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN116 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
CMN117 Using Data for Learning
CMN246 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
CMN247 Biodiversity and Ecology
CMN260 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
CMN266 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
CMN304 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
CMN320 Climate Change Adaptation

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

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

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN116 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
CMN117 Integrated Environmental Management
CMN246 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
CMN260 Introduction to Applied Mathematics