RMIT University
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis degree is designed to make you confident, skilled and adaptable in today’s creative industries - where writing and editing are essential skills, and so are creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Along with leading genres like fiction, screen and digital writing, you’ll become an adaptable writer by learning the skills to adjust to a constantly changing industry, spending deep time with your creative work, trying experiments, and gaining new knowledge.
A flair for creative expression will be complemented by proficiency in the business of writing, allowing you to understand the publishing process and learn the skills required to become a freelance writer, collaborator or creative entrepreneur, across multiple media platforms.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 32 in any English
- or equivalent studies.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
- School Network Access Program (SNAP)
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.
If you have successfully completed an Australian Certificate IV or above (or equivalent) or: successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent or: completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
- You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
- Equity access schemes
- Elite Athlete Program
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
English language proficiency tests and minimum scores:
- IELTS (Academic) : 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT): Overall score 79
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): 58 (no communication band less than 50)
- C1 Advanced: 176 with no less than 169 in any component
- C2 Proficiency: 176 with no less than 169 in any component
Course fees
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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...
Novelist
Novelists are professional writers who specialise in fictional works of literature. They develop story ideas for novels, then write up the manuscri...
Playwright
Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...
Screenwriter
Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write thei...
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...
Scriptwriter
Scriptwriters are specialist writers who write scripts for movies, TV programs, online games, streaming shows, and corporate video. They may develo...
Music Journalist
A Music Journalist researches, writes, and edits articles or reviews related to music, covering events, concerts, and artist interviews for online,...
Content Writer
A Content Writer prepares material used in a range of formats. You might produce content used on digital platforms such as websites or social media...
Publisher
Publishers are trade professionals who oversee the printing, binding, finishing, and despatch processes at publishing houses. They lead teams of pr...
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Copywriters are marketing professionals who write persuasive copy for pay-per-click ads, billboards, brochures, print media advertiseme...
Biographer
Biographers are professional writers who research and write the true story of someone’s life. They are often hired by actors, celebrities, and publ...
Fiction Writer
A Fiction Writer is a creative professional who crafts imaginative narratives across various genres, including novels, short stories, and scripts,...
Proofreader
Proofreaders are publishing professionals who read through text documents, correcting typos and mistakes in grammar, spelling and formatting. They...
Travel Writer
Travel Writers are writing professionals who visit tourist attractions, events, festivals, and holiday destinations, then write helpful and engagin...
Literary Agent
A Literary Agent represents authors, assisting them in securing publishing deals and managing rights. They review manuscripts, pitch authors’ work...
Publishing Assistant
A Publishing Assistant plays a crucial role in the production and dissemination of various publications, working closely with editors and authors t...
Technical Writer
A Technical Writer is responsible for creating clear and concise documentation that communicates complex information effectively to various audienc...
Book Editor
A Book Editor reviews and refines manuscripts, ensuring clarity, coherence, and quality in written content. You’ll collaborate with authors to impr...
Speech Writer
Speech Writers work with politicians and public figures, writing speeches for live presentations and video streaming. They get to know their client...
Columnist
A Columnist writes articles or opinion pieces for newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, focusing on specific topics such as politics, culture...
Arts Journalist
An Arts Journalist covers topics related to the arts, including visual arts, theatre, music, and literature. You’ll research and write articles, re...
Entertainment Journalist
Entertainment Journalists report on the latest in popular culture and the entertainment business, both worldwide and in Australia. They usually fol...
Critic
Critics thrive on the latest trends in food, fashion, literature, film, fashion, music, TV, and popular culture. They critique and review movies, t...
Arts Writer
An Arts Writer is responsible for producing engaging content that critiques and explores various forms of artistic expression, including visual art...
Grant Writer
A Grant Writer researches, writes, and submits grant proposals to secure funding for organisations or projects. You might work in non-profits, gove...
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