Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The standout feature of a creative writing career is the ability to contribute to and influence culture through an understanding of writing conventions and literary techniques. Identify, explain and apply the key disciplinary concepts in Creative Writing, Integrate theory and creative practice; conceive, develop and evaluate innovative new writing and, Access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information and synthesise key facts, themes and ideas in writing

In this major you’ll gather the knowledge and techniques that writers need in the age of digital communication and entertainment. You’ll develop skills across various writing styles, including fiction, poetry and experimental and emerging genres.

Delivery mode

Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 78 Murray Street, Perth

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Recently left high school

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

  • English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

  • IELTS Academic; Overall band score 6.5

Work and life experience

  • You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants)
  • Have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

TAFE or apprenticeship

  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course.
  • Study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not.
  • Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
  • AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma.

Current or previous University experience

  • Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
  • Applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider.
  • It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE, HSC, QCE, WACE, SACE, TCE, NTCE, ACT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70; and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

  • IELTS Academic 6.5
  • GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) 5
  • HKDSE 15
  • IB 24
  • Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) 60
  • ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) 70
  • WAUFP (CPS) 53
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $45,300 - $91,665 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$45,300
Full Fee Tuition:
$91,665
Enquire with Curtin University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $45,300 - $91,665 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) will prepare you for the following roles.

Author

Authors are professional writers who write books for publication and sale, either fiction or non-fiction. They develop their original ideas into a ...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Editor

An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Novelist

Novelists are professional writers who specialise in fictional works of literature. They develop story ideas for novels, then write up the manuscri...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Playwright

Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Screenwriter

Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write thei...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Writer

A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Scriptwriter

Scriptwriters are specialist writers who write scripts for movies, TV programs, online games, streaming shows, and corporate video. They may develo...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About Curtin University

Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.

With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.

By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.