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Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)

  • ID:UOSA610004
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0

  • TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5

  • TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18

  • Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50

  • Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169

Course Information

As a student studying the Creative Writing and Literature major you will explore historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays.

You will focus on:

  • demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the contexts and cultural influences of a wide range of literature and the theory and practice of creative writing.

  • being equipped to work independently and collaboratively to construct effective arguments and produce creative and critical texts across a wide range of genres and written media.

  • having a defined set of writing, editing and relevant analytical skills that can be used in a broad range of professional contexts.

You will also graduate with advanced writing, presentation, digital, communication, research and problem-solving skills that can be transferable across a range of roles and are highly regarded by prospective employers.

If you finish your degree with a credit or higher Grade Point Average (GPA), you could also be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. You could also continue your studies with a Master of Teaching and teach English in Australia and overseas. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.

If you would like to apply directly into the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) package option, please apply via SATAC using 444521.

If you apply to the Master of Teaching packaged degree option (444521), you will apply into the Bachelor of Arts and in your first year select your specialisation as Creative Writing and Literature.

CRICOS CODE : 097508C

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Degree structure

First Year

First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Truth, Lies and Being Human

  • Creative Writing and Literature: An Introduction

  • Major 2

  • Minor

Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Intercultural Communication

  • Creative Writing Workshop

  • Major 2

  • Minor

Second Year

First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Writing and Reading Fiction and Poetry

  • Major 2

  • Minor

  • Elective

  • OR

  • Professional Directions Program 1

Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Reworking the Canon

  • Major 2

  • Minor

  • Elective

  • OR

  • Professional Directions Program 2

Third Year

First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • The Writer's World

  • World Literatures and English

  • Major 2

  • Major 2

Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Creative Writing Theory and Practice

  • The Power of Story

  • Major 2

  • Major 2

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a student studying the Creative Writing and Literature major you will explore historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays.

You will focus on:

  • demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the contexts and cultural influences of a wide range of literature and the theory and practice of creative writing.

  • being equipped to work independently and collaboratively to construct effective arguments and produce creative and critical texts across a wide range of genres and written media.

  • having a defined set of writing, editing and relevant analytical skills that can be used in a broad range of professional contexts.

You will also graduate with advanced writing, presentation, digital, communication, research and problem-solving skills that can be transferable across a range of roles and are highly regarded by prospective employers.

If you finish your degree with a credit or higher Grade Point Average (GPA), you could also be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. You could also continue your studies with a Master of Teaching and teach English in Australia and overseas. If this interests you, please read How Do I Become a Teacher before selecting your courses.

If you would like to apply directly into the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) package option, please apply via SATAC using 444521.

If you apply to the Master of Teaching packaged degree option (444521), you will apply into the Bachelor of Arts and in your first year select your specialisation as Creative Writing and Literature.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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