Overview

Through the Arts - Creative Writing course from Adelaide University you’ll graduate an expert storyteller, with a portfolio of genre-spanning writing and the ability to respond imaginatively and creatively to the world around you.

The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing will teach you to observe and respond to the world around you using literary and compositional skills, and change the way you think about social dynamics, justice and interpersonal relationships. You’ll develop skills in literary analysis and learn to situate your own practice relative to a broad range of literary traditions across multiple contexts.

Delve into a range of literary genres including fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and practice-based research; learn to share, revise and improve your work; and graduate with a professional portfolio that demonstrates your creative writing ability.

Explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests when you undertake experiential learning. You’ll build valuable connections with industry representatives through work placements and internships, and access networking opportunities to help you explore your career aspirations.

Career opportunities:

Bring your original perspectives and creative abilities into your career in creative writing. You might write the next bestselling novel or screenplay. You could source and edit manuscripts in a publishing company. You could even write copy, headlines and scripts in an advertising agency, or be employed through online or print media outlets, marketing and advertising agencies, publishers, libraries, film companies or education institutions.

Your double major will provide you with versatility and the ability to shape your career. Depending on your chosen specialisations, you may work in a range of roles such as:

Writer or novelist
Copywriter
Editor
Playwright
Publishing assistant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing Essentials 2: Narrative Theories, Forms and Approaches to Practice
Fiction: Theory and Practice
Screenwriting: Theory and Practice
Creative Nonfiction: Theory and Practice
Experimental Forms: Theory and Practice
Creative Writing Essentials 3: The Writer as Researcher

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

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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

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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43400 AUD / year

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National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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