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 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
COR110 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
COR111 The Writer and the Law

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses: 
CMN102 Communication and Thought
CMN116 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Advanced courses (10)

8 required courses:
CMN213 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN238 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN246 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN247 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN260 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN266 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN267 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN320 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas

PLUS select 2 courses from:
EGL120 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
EGL201 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CMN228 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies

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

• Four (4) required courses
• Two (2) core courses:
  One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
• 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
CMN102 The Literature Review
CMN116 Qualitative Research Methods
CMN213 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Communication Theory and Practice
EGL201 Introduction to Creative Writing
EGL285 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
COR110 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
COR111 The Writer and the Law

Elective courses (2)

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

Year 2

• Five (5) required courses
• Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor
• One (1) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (5)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN238 Communication and Thought
CMN246 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN266 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN247 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN260 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults

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

• Three (3) required courses
• Two (2) courses towards your chosen School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor.
• Three (3) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Required courses (3)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
CMN320 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book

PLUS select 1 required course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
EGL120 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
EGL201 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL285 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CMN228 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies

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