Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
Arts and humanities
Prepare to work as an editor, researcher, freelance writer, publisher or author in both new and traditional fields. You will acquire vital professional skills, an understanding of the Australian publishing industry, and a strong work ethic for a rewarding career in an exciting arena. The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) aims to equip students with practical skills in writing, research and editing, so as graduates they are experienced in the variety of forms required in both literary
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 043145E
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Course overview
Prepare to work as an editor, researcher, freelance writer, publisher or author in both new and traditional fields. You will acquire vital professional skills, an understanding of the Australian publishing industry, and a strong work ethic for a rewarding career in an exciting arena. The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) aims to equip students with practical skills in writing, research and editing, so as graduates they are experienced in the variety of forms required in both literary and professional contexts. The degree will provide students with an understanding of literary genres, styles, and forms, which includes an understanding of their historical, social and cultural contexts and support students to develop an understanding of the culture of writing and publishing in Australia. Graduates of this degree students will be able to produce creative work to a high standard using conceptual, practical and technical skills and be able to evaluate high-level knowledge of the processes involved in the production of creative work in both themselves and others. Students will be able to justify sound knowledge of theories, factual content and research methods including an awareness of practices and appraise knowledge of aspects of the arts industries relevant to their chosen program. This degree prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of employers in the arts and communications industries nationally and internationally. Potential occupations may include freelance writer, publishing assistant and copywriter; potential employers may include newspapers, magazines and television stations. On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/honours.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $33,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source