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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Creative Writing

  • Bachelor

What makes a piece of writing attractive to both publishers and readers?

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
F92, 115040C
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$13,550 per year / $40,650 total
International Fees
$37,700 per year / $113,100 total

About this course

What makes a piece of writing attractive to both publishers and readers?

If you study this course, designed for lovers of writing and reading,

you'll find out.

Here, you'll develop your awareness of and attention to voice, empathy, purpose, and influence, while being introduced to the techniques of writing for a variety of forms, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction and dramatic scripts.

You'll also explore contemporary approaches and the commercial realities of creative writing and publishing with an emphasis on popular forms and genres, ethics, and environmental issues.

What makes a piece of writing attractive to both publishers and readers?

If you study this course, designed for lovers of writing and reading,

you'll find out.

Here, you'll develop your awareness of and attention to voice, empathy, purpose, and influence, while being introduced to the techniques of writing for a variety of forms, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction and dramatic scripts.

You'll also explore contemporary approaches and the commercial realities of creative writing and publishing with an emphasis on popular forms and genres, ethics, and environmental issues.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Don't have an ATAR?

This course doesn't require an ATAR for entry.

Find out how to apply using our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry pathway.

How to apply

Study locations

Online

Mount Lawley

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

Writing is a profession. And writing skills are required beyond the conventional publishing industry. It's why this course covers a wide range of fields that require knowledge and skills applicable to creative writing - some you may never have thought of! So, you can translate your creative writing skills into fields like writing web content, marketing, advertising and internal company communications. And as a high proportion of authors freelance or are self-employed, the course will introduce you to the entrepreneurial skills needed to promote your work and earn income from creative writing.

Possible future job titles

Creative Writer, Author, Publisher, Editor, Content Writer, Copywriter, Poet, Playwright, Scriptwriter, Reviewer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
89.2%
Overall satisfaction
87.7%
Skill scale
92.3%
Teaching scale
36.7%
Employed full-time