Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA Bachelor of Arts is your ticket to a career you're passionate about. Tailor your degree to align with your career aspirations, and enjoy flexible study options. You'll benefit from a personalised learning experience and small class sizes, learning from educators who are leaders in their fields. With a distinct emphasis on careers and skills development, you'll develop the complex critical thinking and problem solving skills that employers are looking for.
Creative Writing Major
Stories are an integral part of being human. They tell our history, aspirations, ideas and emotions. With a major in Creative Writing, you’ll learn to write in a range of genres and modes, making use of different mediums and technology. You’re sure to find your voice as you develop a portfolio work—practising your new skills and receiving feedback from your peers and published, award-winning teachers. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for an exciting career in the arts and communication industries.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, SA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) will prepare you for the following roles.
Author
Authors are professional writers who write books for publication and sale, either fiction or non-fiction. They develop their original ideas into a...
Novelist
Novelists are professional writers who specialise in fictional works of literature. They develop story ideas for novels, then write up the manuscri...
Playwright
Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...
Screenwriter
Screenwriters are professional writers who write the scripts for movies, television programs, streaming shows, and video games. They may write thei...
Writer
A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...
Scriptwriter
Scriptwriters are specialist writers who write scripts for movies, TV programs, online games, streaming shows, and corporate video. They may develo...
Music Journalist
A Music Journalist researches, writes, and edits articles or reviews related to music, covering events, concerts, and artist interviews for online,...
Content Writer
A Content Writer prepares material used in a range of formats. You might produce content used on digital platforms such as websites or social media...
Publisher
Publishers are trade professionals who oversee the printing, binding, finishing, and despatch processes at publishing houses. They lead teams of pr...
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Copywriters are marketing professionals who write persuasive copy for pay-per-click ads, billboards, brochures, print media advertiseme...
Biographer
Biographers are professional writers who research and write the true story of someone’s life. They are often hired by actors, celebrities, and publ...
Fiction Writer
A Fiction Writer is a creative professional who crafts imaginative narratives across various genres, including novels, short stories, and scripts,...
Proofreader
Proofreaders are publishing professionals who read through text documents, correcting typos and mistakes in grammar, spelling and formatting. They...
Travel Writer
Travel Writers are writing professionals who visit tourist attractions, events, festivals, and holiday destinations, then write helpful and engagin...
Literary Agent
A Literary Agent represents authors, assisting them in securing publishing deals and managing rights. They review manuscripts, pitch authors’ work...
Publishing Assistant
A Publishing Assistant plays a crucial role in the production and dissemination of various publications, working closely with editors and authors t...
Technical Writer
A Technical Writer is responsible for creating clear and concise documentation that communicates complex information effectively to various audienc...
Book Editor
A Book Editor reviews and refines manuscripts, ensuring clarity, coherence, and quality in written content. You’ll collaborate with authors to impr...
Speech Writer
Speech Writers work with politicians and public figures, writing speeches for live presentations and video streaming. They get to know their client...
Columnist
A Columnist writes articles or opinion pieces for newspapers, magazines, or online platforms, focusing on specific topics such as politics, culture...
Arts Journalist
An Arts Journalist covers topics related to the arts, including visual arts, theatre, music, and literature. You’ll research and write articles, re...
Entertainment Journalist
Entertainment Journalists report on the latest in popular culture and the entertainment business, both worldwide and in Australia. They usually fol...
Critic
Critics thrive on the latest trends in food, fashion, literature, film, fashion, music, TV, and popular culture. They critique and review movies, t...
Arts Writer
An Arts Writer is responsible for producing engaging content that critiques and explores various forms of artistic expression, including visual art...
Grant Writer
A Grant Writer researches, writes, and submits grant proposals to secure funding for organisations or projects. You might work in non-profits, gove...
About Flinders University
Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.
Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
