UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Creative Writing
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Write your own future. Prepare to work as an author, editor, researcher, writer or publisher 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 secure 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 like-minded creatives who will become your support network from day one. Explore a wide range of genres and forms Engage with diverse storytelling styles by studying genres such as romance, sci-fi, fantasy and literary fiction. Learn across formats including novels, series and short stories to develop a well-rounded writing portfolio. Connect with industry experts from day one Benefit from direct access to global industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops, networking events and placement opportunities. Students have collaborated with award-winning authors, literary agents, publishers, screenwriters and editors. Learn from award-winning, internationally bestselling writers Receive mentorship from active professional writers with extensive experience. This course is delivered by Flinders University.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Year 1: Ideas Story Publishing Storytelling Reading Creative Arts Communication Indigenous Studies Year 2: Editing and the Industry Reading and Writing workshop Craft and Critique workshop Love and Death Life Writing Gothic Fiction 2 option or minor topics Year 3: The Epic 2x Anthology workshops Writing in the 21st century Writing true stories The Fantastic 2 option or minor topics
Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 65, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.0 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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