Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)

Turn your love of words and stories into a career with USC’s industry-focused creative writing degree.

Taught by award-winning authors, book illustrators and designers, you’ll hone your writing and storytelling skills while building a portfolio of work across a variety of styles and genres.

In this program you will:

• Be introduced to a wide variety of creative-writing styles and genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults.
• Study with award-winning writers, book illustrators and designers who are actively involved in the business of writing.
• Build your portfolio and develop industry-ready skills in editing, publishing, and book promotion.
• Expand your career options with a choice of electives in journalism, English literature, teaching, and design.

Career opportunities:

• Creative writer
• Copywriter
• Editor
• Publisher
• Communications officer
• Blog writer/web page content writer

Please note: In 2021, all first-year courses in this degree will be available online. Second-year courses will be offered online from 2022, and third-year courses from 2023. If you wish to study online and are intending to apply for credit for previous studies, please contact Student Central to discuss your options.