Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing

Combine your imagination with your natural curiosity when you study creative writing. The literary field is exciting and ever evolving, spanning a range of genres and modes from true crime to BookTok. Explore fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and more, while developing your own creative writing practice. Creative writing is more than just words on a page. 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.