RMIT University

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This 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.

Locations
  • 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
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $12,372 $109,440 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $12,372 $109,440

Career opportunities

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

About RMIT University

RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.

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Legal name Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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