- 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 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
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 2012: 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 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
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses
2 required courses:
CMN102
CMN116 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
Advanced courses
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
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 | ||||
| COR110 | ||||
| COR111 |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 | ||||
| CMN116 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft |
| 12 | ||
| CMN213 |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies |
| 12 | ||
| EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction |
| 12 | ||
| EGL285 | ||||
| CMN228 Media Law and Ethics |
| 12 |
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 | ||||
| CMN246 Writing for Children and Young Adults |
| 12 | ||
| CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book |
| 12 | ||
| CMN260 Writing the Short Story |
| 12 |
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 Writing Poetry |
| 12 | ||
| CMN267 | ||||
| CMN320 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication |
| 12 | Pre: Completion of 192 units of study |
PLUS select 1 required course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies |
| 12 | ||
| EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction |
| 12 | ||
| EGL285 | ||||
| CMN228 Media Law and Ethics |
| 12 |
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