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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 Managing Across Global Cultures
CMN117 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
CMN246 Leading and Managing Organisations
CMN247 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
CMN260 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
CMN266 Innovation by Design
CMN304 Project Management Principles
CMN320 Direct Practice 1

*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 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
CMN117 Introduction to Game Design
CMN246 Introduction to Games Programming
CMN260 Introduction to Game Production