Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)
Turn your love of words and stories into a career with USC’s industry-focused creative writing degree. Taught by award-winning authors, book illustrators and designers, you’ll hone your writing and storytelling skills while building a portfolio of work across a variety of styles and genres.
In this program you will:
- Be introduced to a wide variety of creative-writing styles and genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults
- Study with award-winning writers, book illustrators and designers who are actively involved in the business of writing
- Build your portfolio and develop industry-ready skills in editing, publishing, and book promotion
- Expand your career options with a choice of electives in journalism, English literature, teaching, and design
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 098464B
- UniSC program code
- AR305
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CMN101 Research Project F
CMN103 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN107 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN109 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN116 Editing for Professionals
CMN117 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
Developing courses (5) 60 units
CMN200 Playing with Genre
CMN246 Writing for Screens
CMN247 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN260 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN266 Writing the Short Story
Graduate courses (5) 60 units
BCI302 Writing Poetry
BCI303 Work Integrated Learning Project
CMN304 Work Integrated Learning Placement
CMN320 Writing Your Novel
TSM315 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Creative Industries disciplines.
Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses)
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
| Online | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- CSP estimate
- A$14,624
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$73,200