Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Creative Writing)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,240 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Creative Writing)

About

Overview

The Creative Writing major equips you with a comprehensive understanding of creative writing practices, while also introducing you to the concepts, theories, and philosophies that guide professional writers and the writing industry.
Explore a variety of forms, genres, and styles of writing, and learn how to develop, write, edit, and proofread your work to meet publishable standards.
Gain the ability to think critically about the reasons, contexts, and methods of writing about experiences, landscapes, or people; master both creative and critical writing; and create engaging, professional narratives in both fiction and non-fiction.
Become part of a dynamic and active online and on-campus community that will link you with local and national writing networks.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Career

Career outcomes

Graduates are prepared for a range of positions within the creative and communications fields, whether as freelancers or within corporate and community sectors such as the arts, business, communications, law, education, and media.
Potential careers include roles such as professional writer (in fiction, non-fiction, or poetry), editor, publisher, travel writer, scriptwriter, reviewer, corporate writer, game writer, workshop facilitator/teacher, media professional, digital copywriter, and similar positions.