Bachelor of Letters (Creative Writing) (Graduate entry)

Overview

Explore your love of words with the Bachelor of Letters (Creative Writing). With this degree, you will acquire vital professional skills, an introduction to the Australian publishing industry, and a strong work ethic for a rewarding writing career. Topics cover a range of genres and writing styles so that you graduate with broad knowledge and can confidently write for different audiences and mediums. Your teachers will be published and award-winning writers from varied backgrounds, who will help you to connect with industry. Prepare to enter the workforce as an editor, researcher, writer or publisher in both new and traditional fields.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Fast facts

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July (may extend the duration of your degree)

SATAC code:
2GB010

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$9,102 (Commonwealth supported)

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Why study Creative Writing at Flinders

Explore a range of genres, and discover new strengths in different writing styles
Explore a broad range of topics including literary studies, fiction and editing, and learn to design work for a range of audiences in relevant formats
Gain high-level knowledge of the processes involved in producing creative work and have the opportunity to implement these processes in your specific field
Learn from and be inspired by published and award-winning writers
Connect with a range of industry professionals to develop key contacts

Your career

Flinders graduates are award-winning authors and best-selling novelists, editors in publishing houses, journalists, content creators and copywriters. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in arts and media industries internationally, as well as other exciting businesses and industries in need of communications strategies and execution.

Potential occupations include:

freelance writer
publishing assistant
copywriter
editorial assistant
researcher.

Potential employers include:

publishing houses
newspapers
magazines
television stations
other media production companies.

What you will study

The program combines specialist practical training with the academic rigour expected in the university environment. You will have the opportunity to practise a range of genres including short stories, creative non-fiction and scriptwriting, while also learning how to target your work at particular audiences, publishers and publications. Topics cover areas such as approaches to literature, creative writing workshops and genre fiction.

Practical experience

Participate in writing workshops and develop your skills as you build an impressive writing portfolio.