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 School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
• 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 Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
COR110 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
COR111 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas

Introductory courses

2 required courses: 
CMN102 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
CMN116 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns

Advanced courses

8 required courses:
CMN213 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CMN238 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
CMN246 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN247 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
CMN260 The Writer and the Law
CMN266 Communication and Thought
CMN267 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN320 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

PLUS select 2 courses from:
EGL120 Communication Theory and Practice
EGL201 Introduction to Creative Writing
EGL285 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero

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 Strategic Performance Measurement Systems
COR110 Event Management
COR111 Quantitative Data Analysis

Required courses (4)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN102 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
CMN116 Project Management
CMN213 Cultural Intelligence for International Business Managers

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Managing Knowledge Assets
EGL201 Leadership Development
EGL285 Marketing Strategy
CMN228 Property Management

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 Communication and Thought
CMN246 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN247 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN260 Communication Theory and Practice

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 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN267 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN320 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies

PLUS select 1 required course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
EGL201 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
EGL285 The Writer and the Law
CMN228 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero

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