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.
- 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
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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
Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.
Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
