Griffith University

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Bachelor of Arts degree gives you the freedom to choose majors and minors according to your passions and interests. By doing so, you will develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries. You'll become a creative thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness, capable of guiding businesses and organisations through the complexities of modern life.

Creative Writing

Pursue your flair for expression and learn to write from your heart in a way that engages others. Our teaching staff, authors themselves, will not only inspire you to develop your self-expression, but also help you build confidence and expertise and welcome you to the writing and poetry community.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Parklands Dr, Southport
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Assumed knowledge

From 2024 English is Assumed Knowledge

VET Qualification

Certificate III

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

Prerequisites

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $39,000 - $100,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$39,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$100,500
Enquire with Griffith University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $39,000 - $100,500 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 Griffith University

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

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