Overview

Throughout this Arts - Writing BA program from The University of Notre Dame Australi you will study everything from literary works to technical journals and websites; looking at the works of others will also allow you to improve the range and depth or your own writing ability.

Do you want to write the great Australian novel? Perhaps you dream of becoming a professional speechwriter or embarking on a career as a digital copywriter? Our Writing Major demonstrates just how expansive the role of a professional writer has become in the 21st Century.

This Arts - Writing program at The University of Notre Dame Australia balances literary appreciation and skills-based training. You will be encouraged to think both creatively and critically – and to explore the relationship between writing practice, form and genre. In addition to learning about the Western literary tradition, you will also be introduced to many other genres such as screen writing, feature writing, professional writing and drama. You will also gain valuable training in researching and editing, both of which are crucial skills for any writer.

This degree is a natural choice if you want to become a professional writer, but is also a great asset if you want to pursue a career in journalism, the theatre, politics or film and screen production.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; Many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: professional writer, journalism, theatre, politics or film and screen production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Western Literary Tradition

Narrative Writing

Writing Project

Screenwriting

Professional Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

There are two main recruitment rounds, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake)

Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 27 other Bachelors in Literature in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 015324A

Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)

Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24

Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

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Tuition Fees

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33589 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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