Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Creative Writing

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001357G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,200 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Creative Writing

About

Creative writing goes outside the bounds of professional, journalistic, academic or technical forms of literature. It’s typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development and the use of literary figures. Studying creative writing allows for artistic self-expression, and will help you to better understand the mechanics of reading and writing.

The Creative Writing major equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practice-based skills. You’ll learn about the production and publishing contexts in which writing occurs, as well as the cultural and social issues that shape writing in Australia and internationally. You’ll study fiction, poetry, non-fiction, scriptwriting and writing for the digital environment. Applied writing units contain a workshop component where you develop your creative concepts and put them into practice through writing, revising and responding to feedback.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Advertising copywriter
Biographer
Book, magazine or e-publisher
Broadcaster
Content specialist
Corporate communications specialist
Editor or publisher
Feature writer
Freelance writer
Game designer

Media buyer or producer
Novelist
Playwright
Professional writer
Reviewer
Social media and digital marketing specialist
Teacher (after further study)
Web content producer
Writer

Employers

Arts organisations
Community organisations
Consulting firms
Content agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Museums

NGOs
Newspaper and magazine publishers
Radio and television broadcasters
Technology and telecommunications companies
Trade unions
Universities

Career information

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