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Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Creative Writing)

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Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries (Creative Writing) (BCCI)
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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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.

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.

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

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.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

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.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 8
1 x 8-unit major  8
1 x 8-unit secondary major* 
or 2 x 4-unit discipline minors*
or 1 x 4-unit minor and 4 x 1-unit electives* 		8
Total 24

*The second 8-unit major, minors and electives can be selected from the Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries or from another UniSQ undergraduate program such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28240
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28240

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 
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Begin your study journey today with the university rated 5/5 stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

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