Associate Degree of Creative Writing

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to creative writing practices and literary studies.
2. Integrate broad knowledge of writing genres and theoretical ideas to understand and manage practical situations in creative writing.
3. Apply analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to creative writing practices and literary studies.
4. Access and evaluate sources of information relevant to the study of creativity and the writing discipline to promote lifelong learning.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of practices of creativity and literary analysis using a variety of conceptual frameworks.
6. Demonstrate cosmopolitan and multicultural values through appropriate ethical perspectives on social and cultural issues.
7. Integrate broad knowledge of writing genres and theoretical ideas to understand and manage practical situations in creative writing.
8. Access and evaluate sources of information relevant to the study of creativity and the writing discipline to promote lifelong learning.
9. Develop a broad range of communication skills using various mediums to convey knowledge and ideas within their chosen pathway.
10. Demonstrate cosmopolitan and multicultural values through appropriate ethical perspectives on social and cultural issues.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of practices of creativity and literary analysis using a variety of conceptual frameworks.

Effective storytelling connects and engages an audience, whether they read, watch or listen, and creative writing skills are highly sought after by industries worldwide.

Take the first step towards making your wordsmithing career a reality by studying with renowned professional writers. This course offers a rich blend of study across fiction and non-fiction, experimental writing, journalism, life writing, poetry, writing for stage and screen, and writing for young adults.

As well as being taught by published writers from the Northern Rivers arts community, you'll benefit from hands-on experience at iconic Australian literary events such as the Byron Writers Festival, and the Kyogle Writers Festival. Learn more about this degree in the creative writing showcase.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Introduction to Creative Writing
• Introduction to Written Texts
• Writing Genre
• Short Story Writing.

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Creative Writing, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:

• 15 core units (180 credit points), and
• 1 project unit (12 credit points).

Exit points

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Creative Writing, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

• 8 core units (96 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $30,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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32

Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:

34

ATAR: 55 or equivalent.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

Overall - 6.0

• Listening - minimum 5.5
• Reading - minimum 5.5
• Speaking - minimum 5.5
• Writing - minimum 5.5.

Applicants or students that can provide supporting documents to verify they already know, understand and can perform the learning outcomes for one or more units within a Southern Cross course, are eligible to have their prior learning assessed for credit by submitting an application for Advanced Standing.

You can undertake an optional professional placement unit of 70 – 100 hours in an appropriate organisation, developing your knowledge and skills.