Flinders University
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPrepare to work as an editor, researcher, writer, publisher or author with this specialised creative writing degree. You'll dive into genre fiction, learning from award-winning authors and industry leaders. Our creative writing educators are genre specialists across sci-fi, fantasy, romance and more.
Throughout this degree, you'll gain real-world experience to help you gain employment in the industry in both new and traditional fields. In your final year of study, you'll have the opportunity to work on a real-world project and publish your own work. With small class-sizes and hands-on learning, you'll join a community of likeminded creatives who will become your support network from day one.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Audition/interview or portfolio.
Applicants must also submit:
- a written statement - responding to why they wish to study the course
- a Curriculum Vitae - including details of publications, performance, work history, training or other experience they consider relevant to their application
- a portfolio of writing - one or more genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry etc).
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) will prepare you for the following roles.
Copywriter
A Copywriter produces written material for use in advertising and promotional material. You might write about a product or service or about an orga...
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...
Feature Writer
Feature Writers are professional journalists who write feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They specialise in long-...
Freelance Writer
Freelance Writers are writing professionals who work on their own terms for a range of business clients and/or media outlets. They are usually self...
Creative Writer
A Creative Writer is responsible for crafting engaging content across various platforms, including websites, social media, marketing materials, and...
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.
