Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

The University of Canberra’s writing program is the oldest of its kind in Australia, with a long and established record of excellence.

The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) is staffed by award-winning, industry-active novelists, poets, screenwriters, editors and publishers who’ll help you emerge from your degree with an impressive portfolio of dynamic, creative and professional work.You’ll have the opportunity to experiment in different modes of creative writing, including prose fiction, poetry, writing for young people, screenwriting and narrative non-fiction.

You’ll learn to build narratives, craft language and hone your critical skills, and will graduate with a broad and flexible set of skills and knowledge.Work Integrated Learning is at the very centre of the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing).

You’ll learn from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and work and study in real-world situations through project work, internships, professional experience and mentorships.You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the creative industries, and will have the opportunity to participate in international work and study experiences as part of your degree.

Past Creative Writing internships have included placements with the ACT Writers Centre, the Canberra Writers Festival, and the International Poetry Studies Institute ­– a research facility which is part of the University of Canberra.Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours).

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0001 Core Major in Arts (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 10333 - Professional Orientation (Arts) - 3 cp, Level 1 11017 - Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 2 11018 - Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11108 - Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power - 3 cp, Level 1 11109 - It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity - 3 cp, Level 1 11110 - Reading Culture, Curating Culture - 3 cp, Level 1 11111 - The Grand Experiment - 3 cp, Level 1 11112 - Professional Evidence (Arts) - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0001 Specialist Major in Creative Writing (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11113 - Introduction to Creative Writing - 3 cp, Level 1 11114 - Writing, Rewriting - 3 cp, Level 1 11115 - From Hungry Caterpillars to Hunger Games: Writing for Young People - 3 cp, Level 2 11116 - Screenwriting - 3 cp, Level 2 11117 - Poetry and the Imagination - 3 cp, Level 2 11118 - Writing Self, Writing Place - 3 cp, Level 2 11119 - Word and Image - 3 cp, Level 3 11120 - Major Project Studio - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.