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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 Coastal Conservation Planning
CMN117 Plant Growth and Reproduction
CMN246 Restoration Ecology
CMN247 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
CMN260 Mapping with Drones
CMN266 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN304 Playing with Genre
CMN320 Writing for Children and Young Adults

*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 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN117 Writing the Short Story
CMN246 Writing Poetry
CMN260 Writing Your Novel