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Bachelor of Creative Writing

Pursue a career as a professional communicator in the creative industries.

Develop advanced technical and creative skills in writing narrative. Delivered by industry professionals with hands-on teaching by published authors, courses explore a variety of styles and genres in creative writing. Choose from writing for children and young adults, and contemporary and traditional adult fiction. Undertake a minor in another discipline, such as creative advertising or computer-based design, to enhance career options.

CRICOS code
074093M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011171
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
AR348
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

Develop advanced technical and creative skills in writing narrative. Delivered by industry professionals with hands-on teaching by published authors, courses explore a variety of styles and genres in creative writing. Choose from writing for children and young adults, and contemporary and traditional adult fiction. Undertake a minor in another discipline, such as creative advertising or computer-based design, to enhance career options.

Career opportunities

Depending on courses selected, creative writing, advertising, editing, copywriting, professional writing, publishing, journalism, teaching (with further study).

Program structure

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 Video Game Analysis and Design
COR110 International Justice and Human Rights
COR111 International Community Development and Global Justice

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses: 

CMN102 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CMN116 Gender and Culture

Advanced courses (10)

8 required courses:

CMN213 International Justice and Human Rights
CMN238 International Community Development and Global Justice
CMN246 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CMN247 Gender and Culture
CMN260 Introductory Japanese 1
CMN266 Introductory Japanese 2
CMN267 Intermediate Japanese 1
CMN320 About Japan: Current Perspectives

PLUS select 2 courses from:

EGL120 In-country Japanese Studies A
EGL201 In-country Japanese Studies B
EGL285 Issues in Health Sector Management
CMN228 Leading and Managing Organisations

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

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Total units: 288