Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (ARB001.1)

University of Canberra

About Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (ARB001.1)

Explore your creativity with Australia's most established writing program

The University of Canberra's writing program is the oldest of its kind in Australia, with a long and established record of excellence. The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) is staffed by award-winning, industry-active novelists, poets, screenwriters, editors and publishers who'll help you emerge from your degree with an impressive portfolio of dynamic, creative and professional work. 

You'll have the opportunity to experiment in different modes of creative writing, including prose fiction, poetry, writing for young people, screenwriting and narrative non-fiction. You'll learn to build narratives, craft language and hone your critical skills, and will graduate with a broad and flexible set of skills and knowledge.

Study and you will :

  • employ narrative and the crafting of language to solve problems
  • engage with communities, and invent new ways of navigating professional and cultural environments
  • compose imaginative fiction, non-fiction, poetic and screen-based works
  • work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building professional relationships in the creative and cultural sectors.

Disciplines

School of Arts and Communications

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (ARB001) | 72 credit points

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 50
  • Min IELTS: 6.5
  • Min TOEFL: 60

Career

Career opportunities

  • Author
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Playwright
  • Screenwriter
  • Scriptwriter
  • Communications manager
  • Publisher
  • Editor
  • Media analyst
  • Technical writer
  • Web content manager
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Course Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Discipline

Social Studies and Media

Cricos

095562B

Duration

Full Time - 3 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$29,000.00 per year
University Summary

AU Ranking: 24

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