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Creative Writing and Publishing

The Creative Writing major gives you hands-on experience in writing, editing and publishing.

You’ll study the fundamentals of creative writing craft, explore your own writing style and learn the tools of the publishing industry. With a choice of electives, you can specialise in writing for youth, writing for the illustrated book, or online publication.

Career opportunities

Author, editor, publisher, educator, professional writer, journalist

Major (8)

For a major in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
CMN117 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN246 Social Work and Human Services Practice
CMN247 Social Research
CMN260 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
CMN266 Social Justice, Welfare and the State

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN213 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
CMN320 Critical Practice with Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis
EGL201 Working With Families
EGL385 Ethics and Professional Practice

*Available to be studied online

Minor (4)

For a minor in Creative Writing and Publishing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Health, Society and Culture
CMN117 Understanding Cultural Diversity
CMN247 Social Work Field Education 1
CMN260 Community Development and Social Action

*Available to be studied online