Pursue your passion for writing.
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.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
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- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Ross Watkins
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
What will I study?
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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.
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