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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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Introduction to Human Development
CMN117 Functional Anatomy
CMN246 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
CMN247 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
CMN260 Occupational Therapy Innovation
CMN266 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)
CMN304 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
CMN320 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN116 Occupational Therapy Thesis
CMN117 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
CMN246 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
CMN260 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications