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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)

Pursue your passion for writing.

Turn your love of words and stories into a career with USC’s industry-focused Bachelor of Creative Writing. Taught by award-winning authors, book illustrators and designers, you’ll hone your writing and storytelling skills while building a portfolio of work across a variety of styles and genres.

New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011171
Minimum selection threshold
OP - New * Rank - New *
UniSC program code
AR305
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2018
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

Turn your love of words and stories into a career with USC’s industry-focused Bachelor of Creative Writing. Taught by award-winning authors, book illustrators and designers, you’ll hone your writing and storytelling skills while building a portfolio of work across a variety of styles and genres.

In this program you will:

  • Be introduced to a wide variety of creative-writing styles and genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults.
  • Study with award-winning writers, book illustrators and designers who are actively involved in the business of writing.
  • Build your portfolio and develop industry-ready skills in editing, publishing, and book promotion.
  • Expand your career options with a choice of electives in journalism, English literature, teaching, and design.
Career opportunities:
  • Creative writer
  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • Publisher
  • Communications officer
  • Blog writer/web page content writer

* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.

Program structure

Introductory courses (5) 60 units

CMN101 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CMN103 Introductory Calculus
CMN116 Physics
CMN117 Science Research Methods
COR109 Introduction to the Internet of Things

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units

CMN200 Introduction to Engineering Design
CMN213 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
CMN246 Engineering Project Management
CMN247 Soil Mechanics
CMN260 Engineering Project 1
CMN266 Engineering Project 2
CMN304 Engineering Research Methodology
CMN313 Design of Roads and Drainage
CMN320 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
CMN352 Calculus II and Linear Algebra(24 units)

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.

*New course, subject to final approval

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses