Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Stories are an integral part of being human. They tell our history, aspirations, ideas and emotions. With a major in Creative Writing, you’ll learn to write in a range of genres and modes, making use of different mediums and technology. You’re sure to find your voice as you develop a portfolio work—practising your new skills and receiving feedback from your peers and published, award-winning teachers. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for an exciting career in the arts and communication industries.

Stories are an integral part of being human. They tell our history, aspirations, ideas and emotions. With a major in Creative Writing, you’ll learn to write in a range of genres and modes, making use of different mediums and technology. You’re sure to find your voice as you develop a portfolio work—practising your new skills and receiving feedback from your peers and published, award-winning teachers. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for an exciting career in the arts and communication industries. You will study Literary fiction, poetry, life writing and genre fiction, Publishing and editing, Academic and professional communicationGothic tradition and medieval myths, and Literature on screen

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above

    International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:

    • IELTS overall score of 6.0
    • Pearson overall score of 50
    • Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels are shown in the table below. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
    • Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
    • Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $39,591 - $96,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
    * Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
    Standard Tuition:
    $39,591
    Full Fee Tuition:
    $96,000
    Enquire with Flinders University to find out more.
    Study mode Blended
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $39,591 - $96,000 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 Flinders University

    For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.

    Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.

    It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.

    As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.

    Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.