- 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 Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
- 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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR110 Communication Theory and Practice
COR111 Introduction to Creative Writing
Introductory courses
2 required courses:
CMN102 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN116 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
Advanced courses
7 required courses:
CMN213 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN238 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
CMN246 The Writer and the Law
CMN247 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN260 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN266 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
PLUS select 3 courses from:
EGL120 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
CMN228 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
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 Professional Internship | |||
| COR110 Midwifery in a Social Context | |||
| COR111 Independent Study |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 Research in Health Care | |||
| CMN116 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
| CMN213 Health Promotion Principles |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| EGL201 Public Health Foundations | |||
| EGL285 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN228 Cell Biology |
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 Discovering Science | |||
| CMN246 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| CMN247 Introduction to Applied Mathematics | |||
| CMN260 Science Research Methods |
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 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| CMN267 Chemistry |
PLUS select 2 required courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 Introductory Calculus | |||
| EGL201 Science Research Methods | |||
| EGL285 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN228 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
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