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Bachelor of Creative Writing
  • 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 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 2013: 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 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
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses: 
CMN102
CMN116

Advanced courses (10)

8 required courses:
CMN213
CMN238
CMN246
CMN247
CMN260
CMN266
CMN267
CMN320

PLUS select 2 courses from:
EGL120
EGL201
EGL285
CMN228

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

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Creative Writing Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester

Year 1
Required courses (4)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN102
CMN116
CMN213

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EGL120
EGL201
EGL285
CMN228
Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109
COR110
COR111
Elective courses (2)

Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2
Required courses (5)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN238
CMN246
CMN266
CMN247
CMN260
Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.

Elective courses (1)

Select 1 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 3
Required courses (3)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN267
CMN320

PLUS select 1 required course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EGL120
EGL201
EGL285
CMN228
Minor courses (2)

Select 2 courses from your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor study area.

Elective courses (3)

Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

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