The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA Bachelor of Arts lets you dive into higher learning with flexibility and freedom. We support your interests in the broad and vital study of history, society, culture and creativity.
The University of Adelaide is ranked in top 200* for Arts and Humanities globally. From Classics to Criminology, Gender Studies to Geography—you can choose from the greatest number of study areas in the state.
Creative Writing
Creative writing students at The University of Adelaide have opportunities to produce a varied body of work as they gain practical introductions to different kinds of creative writing. You will attend lectures and participate in interactive workshop-based sessions led by internationally acclaimed writers, in the process acquiring skills to assist you in developing your writing practice.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recent Secondary Education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Applicants who have not achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors) required for selection may be selected based on the grades in selected year 12 subjects. Applicants do not need to apply to be considered for subject-based entry, as this will automatically be done.
Higher Education Study
You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.
Work and life experience
To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) will prepare you for the following roles.
Author
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Novelist
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Playwright
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Screenwriter
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Writer
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Scriptwriter
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Music Journalist
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Content Writer
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Publisher
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Advertising Copywriter
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Biographer
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Fiction Writer
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Proofreader
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Travel Writer
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Literary Agent
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Publishing Assistant
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Technical Writer
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Book Editor
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Speech Writer
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Columnist
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Arts Journalist
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Entertainment Journalist
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Critic
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Arts Writer
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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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