Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
056185A
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative Writing)
Work intensively on your writing and graduate with real-world skills keenly sought by employers. Your studies will begin with you working intensively on your writing in a number of forms and genres including novels, short stories, creative non-fiction, science fiction and fantasy writing, media, poetry, digital media, editing and scriptwriting. There will be a focus on new and emergent forms, while learning to think and write critically about texts. From there, you will build specialist writing skills for professional applications via deep engagement with industry partners and contexts. Later in your degree you will choose electives to tailor your course to your strengths and vocational interests. You will write a sustained piece of creative work in a genre of your choice and participate in editing and developing a manuscript for a targeted market.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelvin Grove | Full-time - 3 years | $33,300 | N/A |
Kelvin Grove | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative Writing), you must complete the following: Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points; Creative Writing major – 168 credit points; Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
Subjects
- Creative writing
Entry requirements
- Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Study Pathways
Pathways to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Philosophy are available. Students may be able to claim advanced standing for part of their course, on the basis of completed or partially completed studies, and other assessable learning outcomes.