Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Award abbreviation: BA(CreativeWriting)
QTAC code: 011171
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-17 / Rank-65
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR344
CRICOS code: 057536G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- 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
Pursue a career as a professional communicator in the creative industries with a Bachelor of Arts (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).
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
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.
Program structure
Year 1
Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses - ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second Semester
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies | |||
| COR110 Contexts of Disability and Differences | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CMN116 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| CMN213 Communication Theory and Practice |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL120 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| EGL201 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| EGL285 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies | |||
| CMN228 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Year 2
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area.
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
Year 3
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN266 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book | |||
| CMN267 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas |
PLUS select 2 required courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area.
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Program Leader
Associate Professor Gary Crew
Tel: +61 7 5430 1130
Email: gcrew@usc.edu.au